[nanamom]

My Mom was frugal by necessity, Dad never gave her much money. He ws generous when it made him look good, often helping people out at work. We never wanted for anything. Mom sewed everything even our coats so that helped. Thye saved for our education and weddings and were generous there (that had to be tough, there were 5 of us) I tried to raise kids that know the value of money. DH wasn't raised that way and he is adament that our little one learn it early and often. He is a walking example of what not to teach your kids financially and knows it. His parents were the opposite of frugal unless they were in a bad mood. Now they spoil grandkids (or try, we don't let them do much for ours)