The other day, on a cleaning binge, we started counting just the quarters from a bag in the kitchen...GOLD MINE! That got us thinking...let's get all of our loose change from all over (the counter, car, bedside table, even bathroom?) and see how much we have.
Then the teacher in me decided that this could be a great learning experience for the boys. They can help sort, count, and roll the tons of coins that we have. Not to mention that it's some good child labor!
So we got to work...
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| Yes, he's wearing a costume! |
Here's most of what we rolled....we ran out of sleeves. Can't wait to know the total amount!
Now I'm going shopping!!!!! Mama needs a new pair of shoes!!!
Alexis
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Super idea! Hopping by from the Alexa hop. Followed on GFC.
ReplyDeleteAlexis, your boys are so cute! I love that you to them involved. Everything we do at our house is a family activity (sometimes even going to the bathroom LOL ahem... I'm only slightly kidding!)
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We do the exact same thing with my hubsand's change. I find it all OVER the place! I never thought about the lesson part though. That would be great for a homeschool lesson! Just wanted to thank you for stopping by the Alexa hop! Hope to see you link up again next week :)
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NICE!! I get annoyed when my husband empties his pockets on the counter too. We save up all the loose change in an empty jug and in November we roll and count up everything, we use the money toward a family Christmas gift.
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Saving change is the main way we can save =/ We've done it for a long time then when we need it,or want some extra spending money we go change it in =) I have various places I keep it in =)
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That's a great idea. I wonder how much change I could find around here. Problem is my husband does use a lot of it so we probably wouldn't have as much as it looks like you do. I'm curious to know how much you have too!
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