We recently began paying our 6-year-old for helping out around the house. We want to teach him to save some but I haven't been able to find a container that I'm happy with. Most piggy banks are glass . . . and I'm just not ready to deal with tears from a broken piggy bank. Besides, the last thing I need is broken glass everywhere. Here is where this next homemade gift comes in!
I needed something for my 3-year-old to make for his older brother. We had an empty Gatorade container lying around (but any container you have will do!) and I went out to buy some colored plastic tape. You could use duct tape as well. Then I helped guide my preschooler as he wrapped tape around the jar. (We picked blue because it's big brother's favorite color.) Next we added a dollar sign on one side and his initial on the other. All done in about 5 minutes!
Again, we have another proud, excited boy who can't wait to give on Christmas morning!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea having your kids make things for each other-especially things they'll like and use! Great Christmas ideas!
ReplyDeleteI haven't been to your blog for awhile. I'm amazed how many ideas the two of you come up with!
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