keep the change...

keep the change..., a photo by credd on Flickr.

i tend to collect a LOT of change.

i have 3 or 4 coin purses...
and i can always find a couple of dollars worth in the bottom of my purse.

ms. piggy will now help me keep track of it all.

i'll give her all of my change each day...
and see how much i have at the end of the year.


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when my daughter was around 8 or 9...
she asked her dad if she could have his change.
he said that she could...
and everyday when he came home from work...
she'd come into our room to collect it.

one summer...
she made her own coin wrappers...
and wrapped all of her accumulated wealth.

when i took her to the bank...
she had over $80.

she's still pretty savvy in the finance department...
and i've learned a lot from her about budgeting.