My week had been messed with in all kinds of crazy ways and as I sat in my red chair praying to God for a stranger I'd just met I found myself praying for her provision. That he would give her exactly what she needed that day and the days to come. If you were to turn the pages of my prayer journal back you'd read where I was crying out to God to provide our own specific needs. ... Read More »
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2 Tips in training money $mart kids
1. Let them make money by working. In order to teach kids how to manage money wisely they need to have the opportunity to work for a weekly amount of money even if it's just one dollar. Mitchell and Sophie have the opportunity of making $5.00 a week in household chores if they do them all. They also have non-paying responsibilities around the house that they are expected to ... Read More »
3 important lessons in Garage Sale-ing
#1 There really is a difference in a "Garage Sale" and a "Yard Sale". The difference is this: There will be sixty four people rummaging through your empty garage at 6:30am even though all the stuff is in the front yard with a sign that says 8:00am. Who can blame them though. I put "Garage Sale" on all the signs but had everything in the front YARD like a blond headed lime ... Read More »
A great way to help our children manage their money
This chore chart is really working for us right now with our kids. It's Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace for kids and it's awesome! I realize the side of our refrigerator looks like a junked up locker and it's just missing a disco ball or chandelier hanging but hey it's how we roll these days. You should see the front. It's really scary with piles of handouts describing the ... Read More »