The school is hosting a book fair this week. Both girls came home with $30 wish lists.
I was stunned, as I'd given them budget guidance of $10 each based on their ChoreBank balance and their Easter windfall from my parents. We live across the street from a public library and there are so many owned books in our home already they literally stick to my socks when I'm trying to navigate their collective clutter.
My eldest threw a tantrum when I explained $60 needs to be a budgeted item (and our budget priorities). I further explained how she could earn some of the money, and she sulked off to her room and closed the door. My youngest got the message right away and earned an additional $7 in an evening's worth of house chores.
The place looks great.
