"Sealed Pot Challenge" ~ 8

Pollygarter

Hi all...well I've been quietly potting and have been to the building society twice to bank pot contents. I have a houseful of teens and teen visitors so I just felt it was better for everyone if there is never too much in the pot.

I want my kids to know it is there as I encourage them to put in the odd silver coin...the proceeds will help fund a big holiday we are planning to celebrate a big birthday and hopefully my getting out of debt. So I don't want it hidden away, think it is encouraging the saving habit and they will all feel invested when we buy a drink or a trip on our holiday and they will remember putting in something from a babysitting job or setting up the market and other bits and bobs they earn a little cash from.

I trust my kids, they are a good bunch and know if they need money we can discuss how they are going to afford something they want. (And hopefully through this process work out they don't need exactly what they thought they wanted!). Equally I don't want a hundred quid or so sat on the side when all their mates trapse past. Not a good position to put anyone in.

I once had a lodger who had £300 in cash stolen when a workman at my house brought along a "mate" who he didn't know who went through all her stuff and stole. This has always made me very careful with cash at home.

So far I have banked £200 and there is £21 in the pot. Coming along really well and the kids are loving it.

scotmumof3

DreamerHelen wrote: »

Am I allowed to say that I'm currently listening to a Christmas Song?? LoL....sorry!!

Xmas songs :eek:
Hope you are feeling a little better today :0

DreamerHelen

Thanks Scotmum....You're such a sweetheart....


Feeling really down today actually....lots of emotional stuff going on during this past Week....Am currently sat here in tears....listening to Music and trying to pull myself together so that I can Work from 3pm onwards....


I'll be fine....Just got to keep on keeping on


Nothing to Pot today.....Still have about £12 in the Bank but I will need that for Shopping tomorrow....so I'll leave it there until tomorrow....and hopefully I can Pot something then xXx

scotmumof3

helen take care and just remember it will get better. Sending good thoughts to you x

VickyA_2

Hello! :hello: I'm back from the wilderness. DH had a *big* birthday and there was no way that, with all the festivities that I'd be able to pot - all spare pennies were put into putting together his party.

However, I'm back on the wagon - DH has potted approximately £8 and I potted £1.05. We're on it!!!!

Hope everyone is keeping ok. xx

Saver-upper

Oh,Sue-UU I am sooooooooooo naughty.I have been away for suuuuch a long time,and I owe my pot lotttttttttttttttts of money.I have some to add :j.I am sorry,and will you have me back??

I hope everyone is keeping well.Hugs to those that need them.I have read back a few pages,and lovely to see lots of old faces around,and lots of new ones.Will read back a bit,but not sure I will make it all the way back to 12th April when I was last here :o

About to add £17.50 to the pot,but there is more to follow.....

DreamerHelen

Thanks Scotsmum....I really appreciate that xXx


Didn't start work until 4.30pm in the end but it turned out really well as I had some REALLY good Callers and earned what I wanted to earn....


I am now sat here feeling much better....and listening to a really defiant Song which is "We're Not Gonna Take It" by Twisted Sister.....do look it up on You Tube if you are feeling particularly defiant!! LoL


So, feeling better.....Just hope it lasts throughout the Week...Catch you all later....xXx

owlet

Hi everyone,

I know I'm a bit late but can I join in? I've had two sealed pots going since just before christmas. One is £1 & £2 coins, the other one is everything else!

I have no idea how much is in each pot though, I just keep adding to it using change from my purse or roadkill etc.

Hope it's ok to join in, it will be fun to save with you all :-)

32b3in2013

owlet wrote: »

Hi everyone,

I know I'm a bit late but can I join in? I've had two sealed pots going since just before christmas. One is £1 & £2 coins, the other one is everything else!

I have no idea how much is in each pot though, I just keep adding to it using change from my purse or roadkill etc.

Hope it's ok to join in, it will be fun to save with you all :-)

You are never too late owlet. Pull up a seat. Sue_UU will be along to give you a number, but in the meantime, have a look at the first post on page one for a few tips on what you need to do, which is saving. Welcome aboard

I potted £1.06 today

I hope everyone is well.

32b3

jakes-mum

Some money in the pot today . . . Umm . . . It was . . . . Nope no idea how much . . .

We had some lovely lovely rain today, it's all cloudy and cool outside, I'm so happppppppppppppppy even got my jeans on its so cool