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#95086 - 11/14/06 12:51 PM boomers spend money on grandchildren
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I came across this article about boomers spending more than $500.00 per grandchild, per year. Take a look and see how the toy industry is catering to our generation of grandparents.

http://www.seniorscopie.com/actu/article.asp?id=061114233231&rub=swi
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#95087 - 11/14/06 03:26 PM Re: boomers spend money on grandchildren
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Hi, Dotsie: In my case, very true and I think I even spend more than the presumed amount. And apart from toys, there are shoes, clothes and books as well. I dote on my grandchildren. I would love to upload their photos here but cannot seem to manage it.
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#95088 - 11/14/06 07:46 PM Re: boomers spend money on grandchildren [Re: Lola]
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Lola, I think my siblings spend more that the $500.00 per year on grandchildren too. Some take them on vacations too and that's expensive.
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#95089 - 11/16/06 03:23 AM Re: boomers spend money on grandchildren
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I can believe it. Mine's not even here yet and I'm spending money on her. We buy things for my husband's two grandchildren. My kids grandparents spent a lot on them and my grandparents always bought things for my siblings and me. I guess that's what grandparents are for.

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#95090 - 11/16/06 03:45 PM Re: boomers spend money on grandchildren [Re: Louisa]
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Yeah, and you have a big shower to spend your money on!
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#95091 - 11/16/06 10:40 PM Re: boomers spend money on grandchildren
Louisa Offline
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Just a little over two weeks away. I can't believe it. She had an ultrasound today. The baby is 2 1/2 pounds. She has another 10-11 weeks to go. I feel like every day is a blessing that brings us closer to the day the little one arrives.
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#95092 - 11/16/06 10:58 PM Re: boomers spend money on grandchildren [Re: Louisa]
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I for one couldn't tell anyone what I've have spent per year on my grandchildren, who keeps track, who cares, they are worth every last nickel spent, right???
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#95093 - 11/16/06 11:47 PM Re: boomers spend money on grandchildren [Re: chatty lady]
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I agree chatty

I've found that my local dollar store is my best friend. Since Belle is only 3 1/2 yrs old, she finds little things just as much fun - if not more - than the expensive toys. Give that baby a pack of markers or a bottle of bubbles and she's happier than anything !!

The other day I mailed her a package full of goodies and it cost more to SHIP it than I spent on it all

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#95094 - 11/17/06 01:31 AM Re: boomers spend money on grandchildren [Re: lionspaaw]
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When I take Lea to Wally World, we always go down the "baby doll" aisle. All she wants to do, I found out, is hold them, say, "Ahhh...tweet babeee," give them a hug and a kiss, and then put them back. It's amazing to me that she doesn't beg to take them home. But stroll by the horse you have to put a quarter (.25 cents) in to ride and she'll shout, "Oh horseeeee! Gan Maw! Horsseeeee. Can I ride the horseee? Puleaseeeeeeeee?" I've learn to stock up on quarters.

I will give my children AND my grandchildren whatever they want. And they know it. It's stamped on my forehead. I'm pretty sure I came that way.

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#95095 - 11/17/06 08:30 AM Re: boomers spend money on grandchildren [Re: jawjaw]
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Oh, me too, I spend lots on my seven grandkids!
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