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Save, Spend, Give

It has been a long time since I sat the kids down and divided up their money. They have been earning a lot of money lately for different things. Jacob gets paid to pick rocks, mow for us and Grandparents, and wash vehicles inside and out. Jayden picks rocks, babysits, helps Grandma with household chores, and cleans at the shop. Luke picks rocks and helps with small chores where he can. Grandpa Po paid REALLY well for rock picking this year. I had the kids sit down and count their own money they have stashed in their rooms. We took 10% and put it in an envelope labeled “Give” for the church. The rest they put in envelopes labeled “Save” and “Spend”. Of their 10% ,Jayden had $75 in her give, Jacob had $32, and Luke $9. I am so proud of my kids for working hard and giving some of their money to bless others. Jacob wants to put all the rest in the bank and open a checking account.

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