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Old 02-22-2007, 03:23 PM   #21
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As far as the envelope thing, I probably didn't up my allowance more than 10%, I felt like she was trusting me and I would have felt guilty taking advantage of that. Maybe my mom is smarter than I thought...
My father's answer to outraegeous requests (can we stay out all night, etc.) was "Just do what you think is right." Worked every time.

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Re: Yet another article on kids & allowances
Old 02-22-2007, 03:34 PM   #22
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I knew California was a strange place, but can you really do this?

I'm moving to California.
Just dont buy them at Costco. They come two to a package, all wrapped up in clear plastic tape. You have to return BOTH of them and retain the original packaging.

Oh yeah, and dont buy them at Walmart either...

So far so good with Gabe and money. He knows which rebate cards to give to the right stores, and hands them over promptly. When offered cash, he takes it and wont give it to anyone.
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I knew California was a strange place, but can you really do this?

I'm moving to California.
Just warn your kids if they don't straighten up you are movin' to Cali!
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