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Jesse’s Advice for Raising Financially Responsible Kids

Gretchen’s $91 Grocery Shopping Trip and Menu Plan for 5

Jesse’s Advice for Raising Financially Responsible Kids

“I would love for you to do an episode with Jesse sometime on how he’s taught your kids about budgeting, money, setting up a bank account, etc.”

This request came in a few weeks ago, and I knew it would be a perfect podcast topic!

So, in this week’s episode of The Crystal Paine Show, I interview Jesse on how has has instilled wise money management principles in our kids — especially as they have gotten older and have begun earning their own money.

He shares his thoughts on budgeting, when to have your kids open up their first bank accounts, how to teach your kids to view money as a tool, why letting your kids handle money from an early age can make such a difference, when he first learned to handle money, how to teach your kids the true value of money and how that translates to real life, and much more. It was fun to get to sit back and listen in as he shared his wisdom and advice.

Also, I should warn you that Jesse and I start the podcast in a bit of an uncharacteristic way… and if this is your first time to listen to one of our episodes, you might be a little, um, caught off guard?? We discuss a surprising discovery about asparagus and urine… and well, it goes a little off the rails. But I hope it makes you laugh! 🙂

In This Episode:

[00:33] Learn a little bit more about Jesse’s 23andMe results. 😉

[03:26] Pelvic floor therapy is saving my life.

[08:23] The Scribd App has been saving Jesse’s life and he’s been reading The Kill Artist by Daniel Silva.

[12:06] I am reading Thriving in Love and Money.

[15:51] When should parents start talking to their kids about money?

[18:28] Is there a right age or a certain amount of maturity to be on the lookout for?

[19:18] Which accounts should kids have?

[20:27] Setting up budgets and spreadsheets.

[22:28] Should you teach your children all the same way or go with their interests and aptitudes?

[27:26] Why learning the value of money at an early age is so important.

Links and Resources:

Free 30-Day Trial to Scribd
The Kill Artist by Daniel Silva
Thriving in Love and Money by Shaunti Feldhahn
How to Talk to Your Kids About Money (podcast episode)
MoneySavingMom.com
YourBloggingMentor.com
My Instagram account (I’d love for you to follow me there! I usually hop on at least a few times per day and share behind-the-scenes photos and videos, my grocery store hauls, funny stories, or just anything I’m pondering or would like your advice or feedback on!)
Have feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes or topics? Send me an email: crystal@moneysavingmom.com

How to Listen to The Crystal Paine Show

The podcast is available on iTunes, Android, Stitcher, and Spotify. You can listen online through the direct player here. OR, a much easier way to listen is by subscribing to the podcast through a free podcast app on your phone. (Find instructions for how to subscribe to a podcast here.)

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Gretchen’s $91 Grocery Shopping Trip and Menu Plan for 5

Aldi

1 huge package Frozen Tilapia – $5.99

1 package Frozen Chicken Breasts – $5.59

1 lb Butter – $2.66

1 gallon Milk – $1.69

1 Applesauce – $1.95

1 bag frozen Broccoli – $0.89

1 bag frozen Veggies – $0.75

1 lb Ground Beef – $3.69

2 Half & Half – $1.55 each

2 dozen Eggs – $2.08

1 can Pineapple Chunks – $0.98

1 jar Spaghetti Sauce – $0.85

2 pkg Strawberries – $1.59 each

2 cans Tuna – $0.68 each

1 box Cereal – $1.39

1 bag Frozen Corn – $0.79

1 bag Romaine Hearts – $2.19

1 can Chili Beans – $0.49

1 pkg Vine Tomatoes – $2.19

1 pkg Green Peppers – $2.19

1 Sour Cream – $0.89

1 bag Spinach – $1.19

1 pkg Hot Dogs – $0.79

1 pkg Peaches – $1.98

2 pkg Mac & Cheese – $0.33 each

1 bag Gala Apples – $2.99

1 bag Mandarins – $3.79

1 pkg Oven Roasted Turkey Breast – $3.99

1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup – $0.49

1 box MooTubes – $1.55

3 pkg Chunk Cheese – $1.45 each

2.34 lbs Bananas – $0.91

1 box Snack Crackers – $1.59

1 Seedless Cucumber – $1.29

1 box Graham Crackers – $0.85

1 Italian Dressing – $0.89

1 Taco Seasoning Mix – $0.39

2 pkg Flour Tortillas – $1.35 each

1 bag Tortilla Chips – $0.89

1 bag Baking Potatoes – $2.79

1 box Granola Bars – $1.15

1 Baking Powder – $0.99

1 bag Flour – $1.15

1 bag Chocolate Chips – $1.69

1 loaf Bread – $0.95

1 box Spaghetti Noodles – $1.09

Total: $87.88

Big Lots

I happened to be in Big Lots this week and discovered a huge markdown section. 🙂 I picked up a few items that I knew my kids would love.

2 boxes Frosted Flakes Cereal – Marked down to $0.82 each

1 box Teddy Grahams – Marked down to $1

1 bag Harvest Snaps – Marked down to $0.75

Total: $3.39

Total for both stores: $91.27

Menu Plan for This Week

Breakfasts

Cereal, Toast, Yogurt, Spinach Smoothies, Eggs, Oatmeal

Lunches

Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches, Turkey Sandwiches, Mac & Cheese, Hard Boiled Eggs/Fruit/Cheese, Crackers & Peanut Butter/Apples, Hot Dogs, Leftovers