I have been very proud of my kids the last couple weeks. They both have some financial goals in mind and have been learning to earn money and handle it properly.
My son's goal is to save up for a new BMX bike and my daughter's goal is to save up some money to go to China to visit Regan's parents. (although that possibility is looking very slim at the moment)
After a recent snow fall, J-Bear and Regan went door to door shoveling sidewalks. Regan made him go up to the door and talk to the people and he just helped when J-Bear needed help to shovel the walks. He was able to shovel 3 walks and driveways and earned $22.00. He came home and we made up three jars for him to put away his money. 10% tithing 10% savings and the rest can go toward his bike. It was really exciting for him to see the money and it was a great math tool too!
There was a day last week that J-Bear had school and Babbling Brook did not, so I brought her to work with me. She was a great helper! She put together a whole bunch of new patient charts, got some filing done, pulled some charts for the next day, helped the hygienists with a few things and even got to help out with babysitting while moms were getting their teeth done. She did a super job! So much so the EllyMay gave her $20 for helping out. She was so excited! She came home and did the same thing J-Bear did with the jars.
Yeah, maybe now the kids will get a better sense of money and budgeting! Maybe they'll be able to teach us a few things. lol
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