My six-year-old son is our Compost Manager at home. Yes, you read right, Compost Manager! He is responsible for collecting the scraps from food, putting them into a dedicated compost bin and taking out the trash when the bin full. Every Saturday, he gets paid three dollars  and he gets to decide how the money is spent.  We had our son sign a contract prior to taking on this role.  For the most part, he has been very good about completing the tasks but there have been instance

My earliest memory of giving is certainly not a fond one. I remember, like it was yesterday, reluctantly putting money into the plate that went around at church, as my parents watched intently, making sure every penny was deposited as per their instructions. I also remember wondering where that money went. This type of giving went on for years – I had no desire to give and I felt forced into doing so. For most of my adult life, even as a Christian, I was not what you would re

A couple of months ago, I shared, on Instagram and Facebook that my then five year old son accessed the Amazon app on my phone, shopped around for a toy, placed it in the cart, removed an item I had sitting in the cart and placed an order ordered - all without my knowledge. Luckily, for me, I got the confirmation via email and was able to cancel the order right away. His plan? To pay me back with his allowance money. The kid was five! The truth of the matter is, our kids are