Money. Oh, how my perception’s changed.

Money.

My perception of money changed in the last few years.

Money doesn’t always appreciate, grow or result in multiple dividends. In fact the opposite can happen. And it’s not very wise to charge things you can’t pay cash for in the present, especially at a usurious interest rates.

Though I’d still like to very, very much. It’s just not wise.

Or mature.

I’m trying to be mature with money these days. Wants verses needs. You know the drill.

This was what I saw yesterday out by our street.

All you want for $2.00.

That is our dirty paper recycling receptacle. Which in a former life was a laundry basket. Since they were out on the street because Monday is our day, why not have a sale?

My kindergartner, set this stand up and informed me that this sale was to raise money for next Valentine’s Day.

There were no takers…

Must have been a night for Jack Sparrow.

And surprisingly no takers for these….

Remember Rubik's Cubes?

I guess there is not a lot of business these days rehabbing 1980’s brain teasers. But the point is, my children have more of an appreciation for money than I did.

It’s been another part of transforming my character. Ouch.

My daughter said the other day, “We don’t have any money anymore. And (insert name of her friend) doesn’t either.” Now thankfully, we do have money coming in, but we surely don’t spend it like we used to. We are hammering away at the debt and trying to save as well.

Have you thought of any creative ways to earn or save money? Other than selling Rubik’s Cube chips? (As valuable as they might be.)