As I mentioned in my last post, as of Tuesday, December 29, I had found $99.85 this year! I had to find 15 cents more to make it an even $100. Or more, of course!
Yesterday on my walk I found two pennies and a dime so that brought the year's total to $99.97. Not good enough!
This morning I went to two thrift stores and three other stores and only found 1 penny in the parking lot in front of Big Lots. Ugh. So this afternoon I took my last walk of 2015. I went my regular route and didn't find a thing! Then as I was about to head home, I scouted out the McDonald's drive through and yep, there it was! I found 37 cents (two pennies, a dime, and a quarter). Whoopee!
So that brings my found money total for 2015 to $100.35! I'm tickled pink!
How about starting a found money challenge yourself for 2016? Here's a fun bank to help you know where that money should go. It helps kids learn about sharing, spending, and saving money.
Facts About This Found Money
Denomination: 5 pennies, 2 dimes, 1 quarter
Year: too many to mess with
U.S. Mint: same
Condition: shiny to tarnished
Total Found Money in 2015 to Date: $100.35
Really marvelous that you hit the $100 mark. Tell us if you have any special plans for your found money. A big splurge, maybe?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Virginia! I've never spent any of my found money. I'm not sure what I'll do with it when I finally decide. I have had to add a second large jar since I filled one!
DeletePeggy, This is a marvelous story I thoroughly enjoyed. I can't wait to see how much 2016 holds for you. Good work!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That is really a fun accomplishment. I found a sea coral encrusted penny in Mexico last week. Kept it for a mosaic I'm planning.
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