We did a product review of a piggy bank like device, called the Moonjar, that helps teach children how to handle money. It allows children to separate and store their money into 3 compartments; spending, savings, and sharing. I think that this product is great for kids as both an educational and financial tool.
My wife and I grew up working hard by delivering papers. It was important to save a little, and spend a little. This tool takes it one step further and shows children the value of giving. This gets overlooked often.
There are 3 individual compartments in the Moonjar that remind us of the choices we can make with our money. One each for: Saving, Spending and Sharing.
It teaches children great discipline and it is very easy to use and it up to the parents on how they want to show their children how to use the tool!
I really like the lesson that the Moonjar teaches.
To see more information about the Moonjar, visit: http://www.moonjar.ca/.
To purchase the moonjar online, visit: http://www.moonjar.ca/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=28
It has won a pile of awards so I am not the only person that believes it is great.
Here is the YouTube video review that we recorded.
As part of doing a review of their product, The Moonjar company has generously offered to giveaway the Moonjar to 1 lucky reader!
Here is the news about the giveaway:
Thanks to the wonderful generosity of Moonjar Canada, 1 winner will receive their own Moonjar piggy bank.
We have a winner!
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- Giveaway ends December 10, 2010 @ midnight (Pacific Time).
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Grocery Alerts Canada has not been compensated for this review. Grocery Alerts was given the product to review by the company.
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This looks great for my son who’s just starting to learn about money.
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This is a great tool to help teach kids about finances!
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Love this!! Thanks for the chance!!
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What a great idea, I wouldlove to give this to my 9 year old niece.
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Neat idea!
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My son is just learning about money in school…this would be just grand for him in his learning…heavensent1@yahoo dotcom
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What a great idea, my two granddaughters would love this..email is megraziano@gmail.com
we use this same theory with our daughter without the benefit of a special bank. great idea!
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this would be neat for our daughter
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Would love to win this for my nephews!!
Great post Jason. The iaomrfntion is great. It helps when someone like yourself takes the time to discuss important matters like this.ThanksJason Berkes
Great alternative to regular toys.
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I would love to win this! and use it to teach my son :)
I think this is an excellent idea to teach not only good habits but also good values (of caring and sharing … not using everything for yourself) to the children from a very young age
.. and they can see their money accumulate
… as parents we can add to this saving by giving them something extra for their effort … and explain the concept of interest and how savings grow.
I would love to have this for my two very young grandchildren .. who always love to get a shiny dollar from me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very cool! Would be decent to have :)
I have been considering getting the 3 jars to try to teach my son this lesson but this would be such a space saver!
Thanks for a great giveaway!
I’d like to win.
Excellent approach to piggy-banking! Would love to win this for a little friend.
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Great idea! Anything that teaches children to save money is GOOD!!
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Oh, I love this! I’ve been looking for just such a piggy bank for my daughter :)
Would be great for my 4 year old who is saving up for a trip to Disneyland!
Love the moonjar!
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Hope I win!
Laura Kwan-Torzsas
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What a wonderful idea!
My niece would love this! This is a great idea, I think it is very important to teach kids about money early :)
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Ooh this is so neat! I would love to win this for my little guy as he loves to use money to count with so it would be the perfect time to start teaching him about saving his change!