The kids in my kitchen are now on a BUDGET!

Following the sage advice of Momma Bear, an envelope system was begun today in the kitchen. Each child will now be budgeted certain amounts of cash for their needs. When the $$$ runs out, oh well! I will also be enforcing a "running tab" system, whereby the kids must subtract totals and keep the balance on the evelope. School supply shopping was quite interesting today. You see, they couldn't just buy anything. The kids had to consult lists, check household supply, plan the trip to the stores and keep to their quoted budgets. I had a nice time! No "PLEEEEZEEE!!!" or "I REALLY need this!" came my way. Instead, I had 3 frustrated daughters, who were NOT happy! Littleman spend $20, he said he could re-use just about everything. See, the money can roll-over to their clothing budget. My son is going to have a nice trip that day!