Like most parents, we want our littles to participate in all activities at school.
Sometimes it feels a little financially overwhelming because there is so much going on... so, I started a "kids at school" money jar that covers most of those extracurricular things (i.e. pizza day, school trips, etc.). A couple of times a week I empty out the change pocket of my wallet and put all of the loonies and twonies in a jar. It certainly doesn't take long for the jar to fill up - and that way I'm not dipping into the "family fund" for school activities.
Also, it's great because I always have the money on hand and don't have to write a cheque (don't get me started on cheques!!! I had to order some not long ago and they cost about $1 a piece - and then of course if you write too many, there are bank charges, etc. - not a fan of cheques!).
Give it a try and see how it goes!
Do you have any "kids funds" tried and true secrets? Do share! xo
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