Gift idea---Why Didn't We ...

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Registered: 09-22-1999
Gift idea---Why Didn't We ...
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Mon, 12-06-2004 - 7:47pm

...Think of This Before?

No one's mentioned this in the gift lists I read....and so appropriate from a DSGer, I think: A piggy bank or any other kind of bank would be a great gift, esp. for kids. You might be able to find something at the dollar store, but you can also make one out of a plastic bottle or a box...You could decorate it, put in the few starter coins, maybe it would be a start for a good habit for some of the recipients....

Littlesbigs

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Registered: 03-16-1999
Mon, 12-06-2004 - 9:23pm
You used to by able to get clear banks which were great for showing kids how their money "grows". I used to buy them for my kids and they loved to watch the bank fill up.
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-05-2004
Tue, 12-07-2004 - 3:08pm

I remember seeing little clear plastic piggy banks at our local "Dollar Tree" dollar store. That might be a place to check if you are looking for a clear bank and have a Dollar Tree in your area.

Patty

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Registered: 09-21-2004
Tue, 12-07-2004 - 3:13pm
My boys have those kind right now. They can't get into them either cause I guess you have to smash them to get the money out lol. A first for me so far. I have another bank for my son where he puts money he can/wants to spend.
That is a great idea though.
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Registered: 04-21-2004
Tue, 12-07-2004 - 4:26pm

I asked for one of these for christmas! I am looking for some type of coin bank, electronic, that can count the coins or keep a running total! I love collecting our change and cashing it in!!

great idea!

kel