My children, ages 8 and 3, received some of the “green stuff” in their Valentine’s Day cards yesterday from their grandparents.  They each have $12 burning holes in their pockets now.  While I appreciate my parents’ efforts (and those of my in-laws) to not send MORE sugar into our house, the money issues are rearing their ugly heads today.  The good news is that I get to teach my children a bit about the responsibility that comes with money, and it looks like today’s a good day to start. Read more…