As Grandpa always says when he sees someone overspending, “More money than brains.”
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Super helpful advice #21: Fake it ’til you make it!
There is some truth to this expression, so I’m experimenting with faking that I’m a lottery winner. Just with cereal—not with computer purchases!
I used coupons, but they were still over $3.00 a box! 😱
Grandpa knows best, Lesson #12: Live and get smarter.
And I quote, “If I live long enough, I’ll be the smartest person in the world. I learn something new every day.” Got that, kiddies? Keep learning!
Click here for even more examples, but this is in no way an effort to sell anything. Just a link I found!
Think they get these from Snapple “Real Facts”?
Super Helpful Advice 19: Buy some boring white towels and move on.
Another Kohl’s shopper once tried to encourage a fluffier choice, explaining that the towels I was considering were more for hotels. Um. . . got the idea from hotels!
You must wait for a 30% off coupon and Kohl’s Cash offer, though. Oh, and buy some bleach!
Grandpa knows best, Lesson #10: Share your food, to a point.
Grandpa will make food for you. He’ll give you the very food off his plate. But please don’t ask him for a bite of his sandwich. Gross.
Grandpa Knows Best, Lesson #9: Do an ’02 Project! (But maybe change the name to “The ’16 Project” now?)
Write the year on every item in the pantry. Strive to use up these labeled items, even if they’re somewhat questionable. (Then shop less—the hardest part!)
Here’s my start. We could work this into a meal, but who the heck’s gonna eat that green jello?
Super helpful advice 18: Don’t wear pajamas
Come on, kids! I’m not saying to wear nothing to bed. Just wear your exercise clothes, and it will strengthen your workout guilt in the morning.
Nope, doesn’t make me want to hit the gym.
That’s more like it! And did I mention the laundry benefit?
Grandpa Knows Best Week, Lesson #6: Acknowledge cleverness when you see it.
Just like Grandpa, the kids love to say things are “very clever.” And lots of things are.
Rachael Ray: a good source for clever ideas
Grandpa Knows Best Week, Lesson #1: Acknowledge talent when you see it.
[This week I’ll be sharing some things my kids (and I) have learned from Grandpa/Dad.]
Do this by simply saying, “……. is very talented.”
The very talented cast of Austin and Ally, for example
Super helpful advice 17: Do it right the first time
This is especially true if you are hanging mini blinds and only use two out of eight screws provided. You’ll be back to put the rest in.
Not just one!
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