"Every Penny Counts"

Every penny is lucky if you see its worth. I empty my pockets at the end of each day into an empty coffee can. I got the idea from an UWP fundrasing guide while I was trying to plan a fundraiser. It is the simplicity of the idea that struck me. I got up and went into my kitchen to find a container. Luckily for me I had just finished the coffee that morning. After a quick rinse I decided to decorate it, because you know it is always more fun if you get to make it pretty. 15 minutes, some scrapbooking paper, sharpie and tape later, I found myself looking at a cute, motivational can begging me to fill it.

One penny soon became two and the forgotten change to my morning coffee is slowly multiplying. I have found that each time I add a dime I get a small burst of satisfaction. I know I am inching my way towards my goal and in a fairly painless way. I don't notice the loss of a few spare coins, but yet each day I am doing a little something for my future. I have only been doing this for a few weeks and I am shocked to see how many coins I have been able to collect.

Even though I was excited to see my progress in my little game, I was soon tempted to dip into my jar to scrounge some change for a vending machine one day when a cherry Coke seemed like a brilliant idea. That's when I decided I needed some ground rules, they became as follows:
1. Once the coin goes it, it can't be removed
2. No counting the jar until it is full.
3. Must save all change, even if that means looking cheap for keeping that $0.03 change.
4. No lending, or borrowing of coins.
5. Only open the can once a week.
You see, I figure if I limit myself, I will be able to fight off my urges for carbonated beverages and will hopefully be surprised when I realize how much money I have made!

Now, if only I could make my little game more profitable. I know! Spread the love! Which leads me to the unveiling of my newest and easiest fundraiser! SPARE COIN CAMPAIGN. I am asking all of my loving and supporting friends, family, and followers to help me by giving me their two cents so to speak. However, if you are looking for a little more motivation than that, I have the best kind, a little friendly competition if you will. I will be distributing Spare Coin Jars to interested parties and will be doing a coin drive from now until April 25th, my 18th Birthday. The party that raises the most coins will receive a Gift Certificate for Dinner for Two donated by Oddfella's Pub. The winner will be announced as soon as all the entries have been counted and a winner can be determined. I will be providing decorated jars upon request, but any old coffee can or cleaned mayo jar will do! It is amazing to see how much a little effort can accomplish and how much just change can add up to. Thank you for all you help and support. Let me know if you're interested, have fun, and remember, every penny counts!