Saturday, June 15, 2013

Chores for Money

 After having my six year old beg for toys in a store, I decided to make up chores that they could do o earn their own money. I searched Pinterest for ideas, then headed off to the craft store for supplies. I bought small magnets and colorful foam pieces. I used my Michael's app for a 50% off one item coupon and my homeschool teacher's card to receive a 15% discount off my entire purchase. Total cost was around $10.
When I got a few minutes to myself at home I typed up some chore ideas with prices. Print cut and glue while kids were busy watching Narnia(for the 100th time). I let them dry overnight, hoping the kids would leave them alone! 


I put each chore's worth on color coded colors. $1.00=Green $0.50=Yellow $0.25=Red

I left a few blank so I can make up mom's choice chores later on. 


The next day I stuck them onto the fridge, Explained the concept to the kids, and BAM they were off and running. June Bug(6) washed the dishes for the first time for $1.00 and Jetty Boy wiped down all 3 tables for $0.50. 

                                    














They each have a savings jar made out of used coffee creamer cans. Each chore done is paid in coins not paper(they end to lose of rip dollar bills. 


Here's hoping they keep it up and Mama gets a clean(ish) house.

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