Ever since my parents flew in to meet their newest granddaughter, Seth and Sam have been all about flying to Florida next year rather than driving. Grandma Loken said how they only need to save a dollar a day to have enough money to pay for their flight. Hmm... what can they do for a dollar a day?
Feed the dogs ~ Garbage duty ~ Set/Clear table ~ Dishes ~ Laundry ~ Daily Helper
Not all of these are done daily, nor is one person responsible for all of them.
As long as they don't complain about doing their chores for the day, I will pay them $15 twice a month into their savings account.
But what about spending money?
We also started Star Money. If the kids behave exceptionally well or if they have done something unexpected, we will give them a Star.
5 Stars = $5
10 Stars = Out to Dinner
15 Stars = Movie Theatre
But... if there is whining or tantrums then a star will be taken away.
The kids are all about their chores now. They get home from school and check to see who is on what for the day. Before they play, they get their chores done and out of the way.
I have to admit, this is going quite well!
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