Monday, November 12, 2007

Talking Value of Money

Money matters to people of every age and at every stage of life. For today's teenagers, often labelled the 'I want it now' generation, it has never been more important. It's never too early for children to learn about the value of money and, more importantly, how to avoid getting into unmanageable debt.
Generation Z who are now at the age where they'll be starting to earn pocket money and exposed to credit, it really is crucial that parents raise their children's awareness about the basics of money management. Children need to understand that money is a limited resource and does not simply materialise from holes in the wall or by swiping a credit card. Parents cannot really be expected to provide a financial safety net in all situations.
Financial literacy skills should be at the forefront of knowledge for the next generation of consumers so that needs and wants are closely monitored and savings plans made and adhered to.

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Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Disposable Versus Cloth

The wonder of ever evolving cloth nappies!
My three children had a successful babyhood living with ordinary terry toweling cloth nappies, with me using NapiSan and a bucket. Nappies soaked or dried overnight for the next day. Never used a dryer.
Today we can have a cotton nappy costing $22.00, organic cotton @ $24.50 or Bamboozie nappies @ $26.50 each. Wow! These Bamboozie are made from highly sustainable bamboo fibre. Then there is the biodegradable liners @ $18 for 200, reusable up to three times each.
Also, two sizes: up to 12 months and then 12 months to toilet-trained.
While disposable nappies clog landfill, release methane into the atmosphere and take aeons to break down, cloth nappies require water and energy for washing and often end up in the dryer.

Mannatech Inc with founder Sam Caster, have given children a great start by producing glyconutrient Manna-Bears. They feature the latest, technologically advanced, proprietary glyconutrient blend. They deliver beneficial glyconutrients and green tea powder.