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Friday, March 30, 2007

What My Kids Spend Their Allowance On

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My kids get an allowance every month at one dollar per year of age, and they are permitted to spend it however they choose. They can buy candy, toys, videos, or save it. This past month, Spencer and Lindsey spent every penny they had and bought a variety of cacti and succulents.

The plant in the terrarium is a venus fly trap. I think they made some great buys this month. They claim that their allowance this month will go to even more cacti, but we'll see, the candy may win out after all! It's also funny trying to get them to say cacti instead of cactuses like they want to, I usually let them say it either way, just make sure they know the "correct" way.

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Tuesday, April 3, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by DanielleW

WOW! What a great buy! I love the idea of a dollar per year for a month. I'm not really able to give DS an allowance but he helps me work cleaning others houses so I ususally give him a dollar for his hard work. We tither 10%, put 20% into savings and then the rest is for him to use how he likes. He is in saving mode right now though. He has accumulated over $25!!! I'm just glad it isn't burning a hole in his pocket.

I think he is planning on purchasing some sand for his sand box.

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Thursday, April 12, 2007 - Awesome Buy

Posted by MilliGram

I had a catus once and loved it. We now have part of a catus that has been in my husband's family for generations. Hopefully, we won't kill it. Love, Adrienne

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