Fugal Friday- Teaching the Next Generation

It's finally here! Can't you just see the excitement? Truly, she has been chomping at the bit to get started!!!! Chickadee #1 must wait a couple more days..........

I'm so excited to have a fun, up to date program to help instill stewardship and personal finance in our girls. Thank you Dave Ramsey, it looks wonderful! We will be holding Financial Peace for teens in our home starting next week. I can't wait!

Chicakdee #1 will be guest blogging here on Tuesday and I'm sure she'll have wonderful updates on the class. Stay tuned!

My other frugal idea was born out of necessity, okay maybe it's not a need...... But I really wanted to have our flag back and couldn't afford a new pole.

So my Bocia had bamboo growing in her backyard! It's held up for a month and gives it a carefree, let's go fishing this summer kind of look. Bamboo, zip ties (love um!) and twist ties (what I did to see if it would look good before I used a precious zippy).

What's your favorite idea born out of necessity or boredom? I'd love to hear from ya!

Don't forget to stop by Biblicalwomanhood for more great ideas! She's over in friends and interest!

Comments

The Pennywise Parent said…

Thanks for your sweet comments on my blog. I will be checking back to see what you think of Dave Ramsey's materials for kids. We have thought about using them many times.

August 1, 2008 at 3:12 PM

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