Raising Money$mart Kids: Gardening with Kids: How to Grow Your Own Pizza Garden

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What do YOUR kids know about the value of a buck? If you're like most families, finances aren't often discussed. Some parents feel that talking about money makes their kids feel like they're poor. Others may not know where or when to start to help their kids learn about budgeting or business or banking.

Here at Raising Money$mart Kids, you will find articles on everything from setting up an allowance to running a lemonade stand to helping kids make better purchase decisions. You can ask questions get help from the community.

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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Gardening with Kids: How to Grow Your Own Pizza Garden

A great family project that helps kids learn how to plan, estimate, and save money. And who doesn't like pizza!

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Piggy Banks to Paychecks

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