There are lots of different perspectives on allowances and paying kids for chores. I’m not here to change anyone’s mind; just to share what has worked for us. We don’t pay our kids an allowance, instead our view is more focused on learning how real life works. If you want extra money you can earn it!
We don’t pay them for every chore, there are some that are required tasks assigned to each kid just because they are part of the family and we all pitch in to keep the household running. Here are the assigned chores our kids do “just because mama said so”:
- Empty and load the dishwasher
- Wash dishes (that don’t go in the dishwasher)
- Set and clear the table
- Make their beds and keep rooms clean
- Wash their own laundry, fold and put away (ages 6+)
- Clean bathrooms
- Tidy up living areas
- Gather Chicken Eggs
- Feed the Cats, Dogs and Bunny
There are other chores beyond these that I don’t mind paying for because I don’t like doing them or because it truly does help me out as their mom! Their ability to do this will depend on their age, so you’ll have to decide which of these your kids can do well (with initial help and training) and deserve to earn something for it.
9 Chores Kids Can Do to Earn Money
The chores I pay for are not vital to the everyday running of the home, but are nice for them to be done. These are the kinds of things you might actually pay someone else to do if you felt so inclined.
“Babysit” younger siblings
I have paid my older girls to babysit their younger sisters while I’m home and in another room. It is usually when I need to be able to do something without interruption, and I talk with them about how babysitting means you are actively watching and interacting with them, not being in a room reading and not paying attention!
Work in the yard
Yard work doesn’t feel quite as urgent as indoor tasks, so I’m happy to pay my kids to do certain outside tasks. Especially in the summer, it’s nice to let them be out in the heat instead of me! Some tasks that I will pay them to do outside include pulling weeds, raking leaves, and picking up sticks or pinecones so that my husband can mow the grass. What to pay: You may choose to pay per stick or for the amount of time they spend working. I tend to pay for every 30 minutes they spend in the yard working. We’ve also done 1¢ per piece of trash or other items. They learned the basic tenet of capitalism quickly… the harder you work the more money you can make! Read More→
Are you spending some time organizing this Spring? Shop at Target where they are still offering 20 to 30% off select storage & organization.
Grab deals on bins, baskets, storage towers and more! Plus you can use your CircleCard (formerly RedCard) to save an extra 5% and get free shipping.
Deal Ideas:
Y-Weave XL Curved Decorative Storage Basket – Brightroom – $6.30 (reg. $9)
All Purpose 2 Drawer Storage Clear – Brightroom – $12 (reg. $15)
66qt Clear Latching Storage Box Light Green – Brightroom – $6.40 (reg. $8)
This offer ends today, 4/13. Shipping is free with CircleCard or free with orders of $35+.
This popular event is back! Target is hosting their Car Seat Trade-In Event starting tomorrow, 4/14!
They will accept any car seats to be recycled. In exchange, guests will receive a 20% off coupon good for the purchase of a new car seat, stroller, or select baby gear! The coupon will be valid at any participating location from 4/14-4/27.
Here is how to get your 20% off coupon:
–Bring an old car seat or base to a nearby Target and drop it in the designated box inside the store.
-Open your Target App to scan the code on the box.
-Open your Wallet in the Target App to find your coupon + more contactless savings.
-Click the red “+” to save the offer and place your order online, or scan your barcode at the register.
This deal will be good 4/14-4/27.
See more Target deals!
Want a FREE sample? Just ask Alexa!
Right now, get a FREE Spindrift Sparkling Water Sample just by asking your Alexa! Just say, “Ask Send Me a Sample for Spindrift.”
This can be done through the Alexa Assistant app and the deal is good as long as supplies last.
See more freebies!
Sunglass Hut is offering 40% off prescription sunglasses + free shipping! There are hundreds of styles to choose from for adults and kids!
No code necessary. The discount will automatically be applied to your lenses at the final stage of purchase. Check out some of the available styles below:
Grab some of the sale frames to save even more!
Deal Ideas:
Vogue Eyewear – $51.80 (reg. $74)
Ralph Eyewear – $57 (reg. $114)
Arnette – $51.80 (reg. $74)
This offer is good through 4/14. Shipping is free.
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Keep clean with a deal on soap at Publix right now. Use an eCoupon to pick up Irish Spring Body Wash for just $2.49!
Publix Irish Spring Deal (ends 4/16 or 4/17):
- Irish Spring Body Wash, 20 oz, $4.99
-$5/2 Irish Spring item or Softsoap Body Washes, 20 oz+, Publix eCoupon
(makes it $2.49 ea)
Check out more great Publix deals.
Need outdoor storage?
Right now, hurry to The Home Depot where you can score a 31-gallon deck storage box for just $19.99 shipped!
I love these because they hold outdoor stuff and more, plus can double as extra seating and tabletops. This one is also padlock-compatible and has good reviews.
This deal is good for a limited time. Shipping is FREE!
See more online shopping deals!
Here is a list of the deals from the new Walgreens ad that will start on Sunday, 4/14. Get Gain detergent for $4.49 and more.
Register Rewards – Month Long
- $5 RR WYB (3) select Personal Care Items
Gillette, Olay, Old Spice or Secret Personal or Bath Care, $7 or $8.29
Old Spice Body Wash, 24 oz., $7
Olay Body Wash, 22 oz., $7
-.50/1 Secret deodorant, excl Fresh 48 HR, Outlast, Clinical, Whole Body, Aluminum Free, Dry Spray twin packs & trial, limit 5, Ibotta mobile app
-$5 Gift Card WYB $20+ or $15 WYB $50+ on participating products: Tide, Gain, Bounce, Downy, 9 Elements Laundry, Bounty, Charmin, Cascade, Dawn, Gillette Shave, Venus, Olay body or skin, Crest Toothpaste, Oral-B Power, Vicks Sinex, Pampers, Herbal Essences or Head & Shoulders,, Online rebate
-$1 off Old Spice deodorant, hair care, body wash or hand & body lotion, excl twin packs, Total Body, sprays, Super Hydration & trial, limit 1, Ibotta mobile app
-$1 off Old Spice deodorant or antiperspirant sprays, excl Total Body items & trial, limit 1, Ibotta mobile app
(buy (3) at $7, use $1 off ibotta, makes it $5 ea.)
Olay, Gillette, Old Spice or Secret Personal Care, $7 or $10.99
Secret or Gillette Clinical Strength, $10.99
Secret Outlast, on sale for $7
Gillette Clear Shield Deodorant, $7
-.50/1 Secret deodorant, excl Fresh 48 HR, Outlast, Clinical, Whole Body, Aluminum Free, Dry Spray twin packs & trial, limit 5, Ibotta mobile app
-$5 Gift Card WYB $20+ or $15 WYB $50+ on participating products: Tide, Gain, Bounce, Downy, 9 Elements Laundry, Bounty, Charmin, Cascade, Dawn, Gillette Shave, Venus, Olay body or skin, Crest Toothpaste, Oral-B Power, Vicks Sinex, Pampers, Herbal Essences or Head & Shoulders,, Online rebate
-$1 off Old Spice deodorant, hair care, body wash or hand & body lotion, excl twin packs, Total Body, sprays, Super Hydration & trial, limit 1, Ibotta mobile app
-$1 off Old Spice deodorant or antiperspirant sprays, excl Total Body items & trial, limit 1, Ibotta mobile app
(buy (3) at $7, use $1 off ibotta, makes it $5 ea.)
Pampers Diapers or Easy Ups Jumbo Pack, 2 for $21
-$2 off Pampers Easy Ups training underwear, select, limit 5, Ibotta mobile app
-$3 off Pampers Baby Dry Diapers, Walgreens eCoupon
-$3/2 Pampers Cruisers 360 FIT Diapers, excl trial size, Walgreens eCoupon
-$3/2 Pampers Easy Ups Training Underwear, excl trial size, Walgreens eCoupon
-$3 off Pampers Swaddlers Diapers, excl Overnights, Walgreens eCoupon
-$3/2 Pampers Swaddlers, Pure OR Baby Dry Diapers, excl trial size, Walgreens eCoupon
-$5 Gift Card WYB $20+ or $15 WYB $50+ on participating products: Tide, Gain, Bounce, Downy, 9 Elements Laundry, Bounty, Charmin, Cascade, Dawn, Gillette Shave, Venus, Olay body or skin, Crest Toothpaste, Oral-B Power, Vicks Sinex, Pampers, Herbal Essences or Head & Shoulders,, Online rebate
-1400 points WYB Pampers Easy Ups Training Underwear, limit 4, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards mobile app
(buy (3), use $3/2, makes it $7.83 ea.)
Select Burt’s Bees, Crest, Fixodent or Oral-B Dental Care, $5 to $8
pictured – Crest 3D White Toothpaste, Oral-B Brillance Whitening Clean Toothbrush (1 ct)
Crest Pro-Health Gum Detoxify & Restore Toothpaste 2.5 oz, $5
-$1 off Crest item or Scope Mouthwash, 473mL 16 oz+, excl trial size, Walgreens eCoupon
-$1 off Crest Toothpastes, 2.7 oz+, excl Cavity, Regular, Base Baking Soda, Tartar Control/Protection, F&W Pep Gleem, Gum Variants, Brilliance, 3DW Whitening Therapy, 3DW Professional, Aligner Care, Densify Variants, Kids, More Free pks, & trial size, Walgreens eCoupon
-$1 off Fixodent Adhesive, 1.4 oz+, excl Multi-pks & trial size, Walgreens eCoupon
-$1 off Oral-B Adult Manual Toothbrushes, excl Healthy Clean 1ct, Bright and Clean 1ct, Daily Clean 1ct, Complete 1ct, & trial size, Walgreens eCoupon
-$1 off Oral-B Glide Manual Floss OR Oral-B Expanding Floss OR Floss Picks, excl Essential Floss, Satin Floss & Oral-B Fresh Mint Picks & trial size, Walgreens eCoupon
-$2 off Oral-B Mouthwash, 475 mL, 16 oz+, excl trial size, Walgreens eCoupon
-$5 Gift Card WYB $20+ or $15 WYB $50+ on participating products: Tide, Gain, Bounce, Downy, 9 Elements Laundry, Bounty, Charmin, Cascade, Dawn, Gillette Shave, Venus, Olay body or skin, Crest Toothpaste, Oral-B Power, Vicks Sinex, Pampers, Herbal Essences or Head & Shoulders,, Online rebate
Select Axe Body Spray or Deodorant, B1G1 50% off
-3000 points WYB Unilever Men’s Grooming items, purchase $15, excl Axe for Her, at Walgreens, limit 4, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards (EXP 4/18) mobile app (limit reached)
-4000 points WYB Unilever Men’s Grooming items, purchase $15, at Walgreens, excl Axe for Her, limit 4, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards mobile app (limit reached) Read More→
It’s a Toms Flash Sale! Enjoy 25% off hundreds of shoe styles for Women, Men, and Kids…in addition to sunglasses, socks, and more!
This deal applies to some already discounted items as well, so you can save even deeper. Just enter the code FLASH at checkout.
Sale is up through 4/16. Shipping is free on orders $59+. Find eligible items here!
Deal Ideas
Women’s Majorca Rope Natural Platform Sandal – $99.95
– Use code FLASH for 25% off
Makes it $74.96
Women’s Darcy Tan Leather Flat – $89.95
– Use code FLASH for 25% off
Makes it $67.46
Women’s Alpargata Cupsole Black Heritage Canvas Slip On – $44.99 (reg $54.95)
– Use code FLASH for 25% off
Makes it $33.74
Men’s Baja Olive Synthetic Trim Slip On Sneaker – $54.95
– Use code FLASH for 25% off
Makes it $41.21
Youth Alpargata Lucky Shimmer Clovers Kids Shoe – $29.99 (reg $40.95)
– Use code FLASH for 25% off
Makes it $22.49
Shipping is free on orders $59+.
