2008 was a crazy year for us.
* We discovered new loves (Basketball)
* Learned things about ourselves
* Followed our passions
and
* Started on the right path to make 2009 Great!!
2009
In 2009 we decided there are a couple of things missing from our lives that we need to incorporate. Mainly more saving, for us and the kids! So here are a few of our 2009 resolutions.
1. Teach the children Fiscal responsibility...
- The time card
We decided that the time card would be best. The kids keep how many points they receive each day (like a job). Each point is worth 10 cents if they get over 25 points in a week then each point is worth 20 cents -- Example 25 points x .20 cents = $5.00.
2. Teach and follow the saving and giving rule.
- The boys (and us) will divvy up their earnings as follows
- 10% give, 20% save, 70% spend
We hope that this will follow the boys through their whole life!
3. Volunteer and give to charities
Some of our favorites:
- http://www.mynewredshoes.org/
- http://www.snbw.org/
- http://www.wvcommunityservices.com/
- http://ohlonehumanesociety.org/
we will be researching others before we decide which ones we will volunteer or donate to, but we feel that it is important for our children to see and help us give back some of what we are blessed with.
I am sure that there are a million more things we can come up with, but these are at the top of our lists!
