We don't have children yet, but we will very soon. I think it's important to have specific chores that they are expected to do and extra chores that will earn them money.
I am Diabetic taking Victoza. I drink daily and stopped for view days. My blood sugar during that time went over 200. Had my first drink again and it dropped to 140
Great list! Red Tricycle also has a great list of cheap things to do in Seattle. My family and I are always looking for budget friendly meals and activities.
I love the almost-sitting squat idea. And picturing trying to do bathroom-stall push-ups with the automatic toilets just made me laugh out loud. You could count your set with flushes!
An older couple with a wheelbarrow make the rounds through my neighborhood each summer cutting everyone's roses. Usually someone sees them and holler's, but they've already cut down all roses within site and have a wheelbarrow full!
I think my children will have a chart that will enumerate how much they can expect in their weekly allowance for different chores. So, yes, but some chores more than others.
I like the way that my parents handled this when I was growing up and plan to emulate them. Some chores were expected, like taking out the garbage every night and emptying the dishwasher, but others could earn me a little extra money, like cleaning the bathrooms every weekend.
Thanks for all the great ideas. I'd hesitate though to turn old tees into dog toys since dogs can't necessarily distinguish between clothes that are ok to chew on versus those that are not. My mom used to give old holey socks tied in a knot to our golden until he started fishing for his own in the laundry pile!
i disagree about rent and buying a home. home prices haven't really fallen that much in CA and mortgages certainly aren't that cheap. if you can't afford a home, rent is still okay after 30.
sure, why not? i give my daughter a small allowance for helping out around the house. it prevents children getting used to having things handed to them on a silver platter.
I believe in paying children for household chores. This shows them the process of: do work, get paid. I also think that parents should take a small percentage as a "tax." eg. 10%. Then take this "tax" away and add it a savings account for school. This is a great way to add to a child's savings without breaking your bank! I also believe in doing the same for older students who have part-time jobs. Only at that point I'd call it a "rent." This not only adds to their schools savings without them doing much, but also gets them into the habit of budgeting and realizing that the tax man is going to dip his hand into your funds.
I always read in finance books/blogs that you shouldn't pay children for doing chores but rather give them an allowance that isn't dependant on their tasks around the house. I'm not a parent myself, but I wasn't paid for chores when I was growing up. I guess I'd vote no. :)
I think it's good to teach children how to do household chores and to reward them for doing a good job. It teaches responsibility, a little money management, some valuable home maintenance skills (which will come in handy when they have a home of their own), and perhaps even helps motivate them to find ways to earn cash outside of the home as well.
The problem may arise that they won't do anything unless you pay them. But if you have good communication skills and your kids aren't complete hustlers, that shouldn't be an issue.
It is pretty crazy how much money is saved by fixing appliances yourself! I recently used a site: www.partselect.com to diagnose what was wrong with it and find the part that would fix it. It was the first time I tried a repair myself but it was way easier than I thought it would be. They had free step-by-step repair videos and instructions. The part costs me around 45 dollars and the quote I got from a GE repair tech was $160!
Last summer, someone came through our then-unlocked side gate and walked off with six large bags of aluminum cans we were readying for recycling. Definitely put a lock on your gate --- buy it at a back-to-school sale and save $.
Greenworld's instructions on hemming squares of fabric to make napkins should read to fold the edges 1/4" & iron, then fold edges again 1/4" & iron. I'd make napkins 10-12".
We don't have children yet, but we will very soon. I think it's important to have specific chores that they are expected to do and extra chores that will earn them money.
I am Diabetic taking Victoza. I drink daily and stopped for view days. My blood sugar during that time went over 200. Had my first drink again and it dropped to 140
Great list! Red Tricycle also has a great list of cheap things to do in Seattle. My family and I are always looking for budget friendly meals and activities.
http://www.redtri.com/seattle/top-ten-free-or-cheap-things-to-do-with-ki...
I love the almost-sitting squat idea. And picturing trying to do bathroom-stall push-ups with the automatic toilets just made me laugh out loud. You could count your set with flushes!
An older couple with a wheelbarrow make the rounds through my neighborhood each summer cutting everyone's roses. Usually someone sees them and holler's, but they've already cut down all roses within site and have a wheelbarrow full!
Still no idea how to deter that one.
I think my children will have a chart that will enumerate how much they can expect in their weekly allowance for different chores. So, yes, but some chores more than others.
Awesome post! I usually just donate old shirts. But this posts really gets my creative juices flowing
Man, I wish I had the t-shirt in the main photo.
I like the way that my parents handled this when I was growing up and plan to emulate them. Some chores were expected, like taking out the garbage every night and emptying the dishwasher, but others could earn me a little extra money, like cleaning the bathrooms every weekend.
You are welcome!
Thanks for all the great ideas. I'd hesitate though to turn old tees into dog toys since dogs can't necessarily distinguish between clothes that are ok to chew on versus those that are not. My mom used to give old holey socks tied in a knot to our golden until he started fishing for his own in the laundry pile!
i disagree about rent and buying a home. home prices haven't really fallen that much in CA and mortgages certainly aren't that cheap. if you can't afford a home, rent is still okay after 30.
frozen veggies are great too. cheaper than fresh ones and last longer.
sure, why not? i give my daughter a small allowance for helping out around the house. it prevents children getting used to having things handed to them on a silver platter.
I believe in paying children for household chores. This shows them the process of: do work, get paid. I also think that parents should take a small percentage as a "tax." eg. 10%. Then take this "tax" away and add it a savings account for school. This is a great way to add to a child's savings without breaking your bank! I also believe in doing the same for older students who have part-time jobs. Only at that point I'd call it a "rent." This not only adds to their schools savings without them doing much, but also gets them into the habit of budgeting and realizing that the tax man is going to dip his hand into your funds.
I always read in finance books/blogs that you shouldn't pay children for doing chores but rather give them an allowance that isn't dependant on their tasks around the house. I'm not a parent myself, but I wasn't paid for chores when I was growing up. I guess I'd vote no. :)
It astounds me what people choose to steal!
What an effective method! Great idea!
Left a comment on Twitter. I don't believe kids should be paid for chores that are expected to be done everyday.
https://twitter.com/#!/WinnM75/status/91177082754834432
I'm glad you guys liked my article on Preparing for a Layoff :) Thanks for including it!
I think it's good to teach children how to do household chores and to reward them for doing a good job. It teaches responsibility, a little money management, some valuable home maintenance skills (which will come in handy when they have a home of their own), and perhaps even helps motivate them to find ways to earn cash outside of the home as well.
The problem may arise that they won't do anything unless you pay them. But if you have good communication skills and your kids aren't complete hustlers, that shouldn't be an issue.
It is pretty crazy how much money is saved by fixing appliances yourself! I recently used a site: www.partselect.com to diagnose what was wrong with it and find the part that would fix it. It was the first time I tried a repair myself but it was way easier than I thought it would be. They had free step-by-step repair videos and instructions. The part costs me around 45 dollars and the quote I got from a GE repair tech was $160!
Last summer, someone came through our then-unlocked side gate and walked off with six large bags of aluminum cans we were readying for recycling. Definitely put a lock on your gate --- buy it at a back-to-school sale and save $.
No, I don't think kids should be paid for doing chores. I feel everyone who lives in the house should chip in to keep the house running.
Greenworld's instructions on hemming squares of fabric to make napkins should read to fold the edges 1/4" & iron, then fold edges again 1/4" & iron. I'd make napkins 10-12".