Get your mind in the game

Get your mind in the game -  learning how to save, invest, donate and spend money takes time, dedication and focus.  Its more fun when you know.  Start by watching the videos right here on this blog to get you thinking.  Go Team!  Coach Brett Ellen

Its Earth Day plant a tree as a symbol of Growth

In honor of Earth Day, plant a tree in your yard as a symbol of growth.  Knowing how to save, invest, donate and spend your money helps stimulate growth.  Check out the cool videos on this blog to learn more.  Go Team!  Brett Ellen, The Kids Finance Coach

Recycle and Save

Recycle and save!  Being resourceful is a great way to save money.  Collect your bottles and cans and take them to your local recycling center.  You'll help save the planet and get some money back too.  Go Team!  Brett Ellen, The Kids Finance Coach

recycle and save

Recycle and save!  Being resourceful is a great way to save money.  Collect your bottles and cans and take them to your local recycling center.  You'll help save the planet and get some money back too.

Know your ABCs

On to C:  Charity:  generous actions or donations to aid the poor, ill, or helpless: to devote one's life to charity.

A free gift - Kindness

One easy way to not break your budget this holiday season is to give one of the best gifts of all (and it's free) ... kindness.  A smile, a "hello", helping a neighbor carry in groceries, or opening a door for someone can simply make their day - and your's.  It feels great.  Let's all Turn Kindness On.  Happy Holidays.  Coach Brett

'Tis the Season

The spooky holiday is behind us (hope you all had a great Halloween) and there is much to look forward to as we participate in community, family and friend gatherings through the New Year.  The relationships we have with one another and the relationship we have with money are both important.  It's a good time to start thinking about money - saving, investing, donating and spending it.  Watch the video's on this blog http://www.kidsfinancecoach.com/ and visit www.afn-net.com/learning_center.cfm for great insights!

What have you done lately to help out in your community? You may have heard on the news or from your parents that our economy is not doing too well lately. That means more people than ever are struggling to pay bills and even provide food for their family.

No matter how old you are, there are many creative and inexpensive ways to help others this summer.

Take a Stand With Sunkist
Kids ages 7 to 12 can register at http://www.sunkist.com/ and submit their "Take a Stand" pledge and receive a free Sunkist lemonade stand, while supplies last. Then sell glasses of homemade to raise money for a charity.

Angels in Action
Students ages 8 to 18, will be recognized and rewarded for exemplary acts of service to benefit their community, a charity or cause. Visit http://www.angelsoft.com/ to get great ideas for creative projects by reading about last year's winners on the Angel Soft site.

Stamp out Hunger
It is easy to help local hunger organizations at a very low cost by donating coupon bargains.
Students can use the Grocery Deals by State page on The Savings Mom Web site, www.savingsmom.com, which lists grocery coupon deals in most states.

Clip coupons and buy several items to donate yourself. Or make a flyer asking neighbors to stick a few canned items in a sack and leave the sacks on their front porch on a designated day. Then go around collecting the bags to be delivered to a local food pantry.

Start a Great American Bake Sale
Sponsored by Domino Sugar and C&H Sugar, kids can sign up to receive a Participant Kit which includes everything you’ll need to get baking and starting selling your treats. Donate the money you earn to an area homeless shelter.