It's a New School Year! Time to decide if your children; a. Get an allowance? b. Get a raise in their allowance? c. Have to EARN their allowance? I'm a biggie on EARNING the allowance. Especially in the times we have today, setting up a "money because you are breathing" isn't necessarily the best precedent. … [Read more...]
5 Experiment Sites That Will Keep Kids Occupied at Home for Free!
April 18, 2011 By 2 Comments
Free Fun for Bored Kids! "Money isn't everything, but it sure keeps you in touch with your children." - J. Paul Getty Activities for children of any age don't come cheap! Video games, movie tickets, entrance to theme parks, the list goes on and on and the above quote couldn't (fortunately or unfortunately) be more true. Now that school is out and our economy is down, for some parents keeping kids busy and entertained has it's trials. Alice of Peoria, IL laments; Dear Jan; Recently … [Read more...]
Money Saving Tips to Teach Kids
January 14, 2011 By 1 Comment
When I first Wrote Big Bucks for Kids I didn't know that the information could help a generation, here are some steps to get started: 1. Set a good example. Kids will do as you do, not necessarily as you say. 2. Work for your money. Pay kids a small stipend for chores. 3. Save your money. Start saving at home and with each $25 saved, put the money in the bank. 4. Open a bank account. When choosing a bank account help kids make an intelligent decision. Many banks still give free … [Read more...]
Ten Free Summer Kid’s Activities!
May 23, 2010 By 2 Comments
Since my daughters are both adults, although I would love to plan their activities, (right?) my days of creatively searching for fun and inexpensive activities for them is long past. However, my curiosity for finding wonderful, safe, free activities remains. Here are a few that you might want to take note of. 1) Bowl Free! Both of my daughters were bowlers! That’s right, bowlers (they still may be able to kick your butts today). All throughout HS and College they bowled competitively. … [Read more...]
Cheap Party Games for Ages 8 and Up
March 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By: Jan Leasure, Super Saver If you’re young child has a birthday coming up, you might be stressing out over how you can give them the party they really want while staying within your tight shopping budget. The truth is that there are plenty of party themes and cheap party games that will provide your young guests with hours of fun and won’t cost you that much to set up. For small children entertainment doesn’t have to be expensive or fancy, it just has to be imaginative and exciting. … [Read more...]
Super Bowl – Don’t Forget the Kids!
February 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By: Jan Leasure, Super Saver If you are having a Super Bowl party and of course the beer is flowing, if kids are a part of the equation it might be a good idea to plan something a little special and/or separate for them! 1.)Sometimes teens and preteens would rather have their own shindig--same house different room. If you all watch in the same room on the same tv, possibly let them have their own table of food with soft drinks. 2.) Encourage the kids to bring their own snack recipes. … [Read more...]
Teens Clipping Coupons for Survival!
February 4, 2010 By 3 Comments
Coupons and Budgets for Teens, Too! Dear Jan: I am a high school student and I bet you would never expect to receive this letter. You were my dad's junior high school teacher in Waukegan, IL. When you wrote your book, Big Bucks for Kids, he was one of the kids who had a little business where he made money. I grew up reading that book and finding creative ways to earn money, even back when I was six or seven by having Kool Aid Stands and other ventures. However, now I am in high school. … [Read more...]
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