Let's go shopping!

A couple of weeks ago, my nighbor shared with me a new discipline technique that she found on the internet. It has been working wonderfully for her, so I decided to give it a try! Each time the girls do something that is praiseworthy- anything from good behavior, doing an extra chore without being asked, or just helping a family member out- they get a dollar (fake Monopoly money). If they are naughty, it is their punishment to lose a dollar. It works really well to keep them in line, all I have to do is warn them with the threat of losing a dollar and they usually shape right up!

Each Sunday they get to go shopping in mom's store. Most of the goodies are toys and treats purchased at the Dollar Store (I love that place!). But the girls each picked out a Webkinz (now at Walgreens for just $7!) that they want. Those, of course, are much more expensive in mom's store so they have to chose whether or not to spend their money on the little things or save up for their Webkinz. Last week each of them bought something small and saved the rest of their money. Tonight, they both decided to hold on to their hard earned dollars and try to earn lots of money this week so they can take their Webkinz home next Sunday. Wish them luck!