Don't Underestimate the Power of Pocket Change

Up until last year, we had never taken our kids on a real vacation. Late in the summer of 2007, we decided that we were going to take one in 2008 no matter what. One thing we did that helped pay for the trip was to start a pocket change bottle at home. At the end of each day, whatever change any of us had in our pockets was thrown in that bottle. If we found any money laying around or in the dryer went in there also. Surprisingly enough, when it came time to cash it in last year before vacation we had almost $500 in there!!! There were a couple times throughout the year when we'd throw a some $1s in there, but the majority was pocket change.

Even if you don't want to take a 1 week vacation. It could help pay for a 3 day weekend somewhere or you could use it for Christmas presents late in the year. Either way, don't underestimate the power of pocket change!!!

Jamie