NOW though they can do so much more!
They still have to do their basics and we don't give any sort of allowance
BUT I'm ok with offering $ for doing "extras" if they want.
Caleb's new choice for earning money is cleaning up the "mess" that the dogs leave in the backyard. This is my LEAST FAVORITE CHORE ever so I happily give him a few bucks each time he does it (which is on Saturdays).
Georgia is not so fond of that chore so she wanted to do something else. I decided to have her clean the bathroom (heck, if you're going to find extra chores for your kiddos AND pay them to do it, it may as well be the ones you like least RIGHT?) :0)
It was actually really fun to truly teach her how to CLEAN a bathroom, really clean it.
She did a great job too! She learned to take everything off the counters first then clean the counters and sink, then clean the mirrors, the toilet next, and be sure to empty the trash.
We didn't go as far as mopping the floor or cleaning the tub but I was thrilled with how well she did! :0) It was wonderful!
The fact that she enjoyed it too is a bonus.
and it only cost me A BUCK!
:0)
(I look forward to them being able to really fold clothes...I may love my laundry room now but I still despise laundry!)
Thanks for checking out my blog Bucket of Buttons. To answer your question, you do not have to serge the seams to make the dress. A regular straight stitch is fine. Only leave a 1/3" seam allowance - then you won't lose too much of the width of the dress. Let me know how how it goes when you make it...it really is fairly simple and looks adorable on. I'd love to see it when you make it.
Becky
http://bucketofbuttons.blogspot.com
Way to go!! You AND them! YEA! Hey, I'll pay her a buck when she comes to visit Auntie. ;)
I'm sure she'd love that Sis! :0) Well, maybe....