Monthly Archives: December 2009

Registry Reflections

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Karyn

Nathan and I were “KidsSaving” his recent transactions yesterday.  That’s when we reconcile his bank statement with his KidsSave Account.  But it’s also when we make sure that his recent charity contributions or other expenses, get recorded. He looked at … Continue reading →

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To Work or Not to Work

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Karyn

I was having coffee with some friends last week when we started talking about why having a job as a teenager may be a really good thing.  Of course, from a teens perspective, the extra cash is always nice.  But … Continue reading →

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Saving Savvy at Christmas

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Karyn

Nathan had one of his friends over the other day.  They were chatting about Christmas shopping.  Apparently Valerie had most of her shopping done.  Nathan – none.  He’s not a big shopper. It has been my experience that girls are … Continue reading →

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Keeping Track

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Karyn

Nathan and Ryan received their second, and final, soccer reffing checks in the mail yesterday. “How much are you expecting?” I asked. “A lot,” was the answer I received from both.  And a lot it was!  Nathan’s check came to $210 … Continue reading →

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A Purpose

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Karyn

Nathan and his friend, Jayson, were making themselves a snack yesterday afternoon.   We started chatting about the math test that Nathan had studied for the night before.    He’s taking pre-calculus and has been having a little difficulty making connections between some of … Continue reading →

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