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The Vodka Bottle

The Vodka Bottle

I was working with a group of second graders last week.  The topic was needs vs. wants.  All of my money classes begin with this discussion as knowing the difference is the beginning of effectively managing money. So when we got to the activity part of the lesson, kids were cutting out pictures from magazines and pasting them on their mini-poster.  The poster was divided into two sections…needs and wants.  It’s fun for me to walk around the room and talk…

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The Lost and Found Bin

The Lost and Found Bin

Last night was Back-to-School night at Ryan’s middle school.  For two hours parents rotate through their child’s class schedule to get the low-down on the upcoming year.  For me, it’s also a chance to see people I haven’t seen in a while. So there I was, sitting in the gym setting up a carpool for cross country, when the PE teacher began his schpeel.  I happen to be very pleased with the program at the school.  It’s well defined and all kids are…

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