I tried doing things by the task, it didn't work out that well. At the time, they really didn't NEED to have any money, and were happy to live without it. Even with charts and stuff, I would forgot to write one down (or they would), or I'd get busy with the smaller kids.

I really strive to be organized. And in my head, I have charts and plans and all sorts of ideas. I make a GREAT home organizer. It's just putting my plans into action is where I have the problems. LOL!

Sounds like feeding calves was a great start! I would love to get paid for that (uh, I don't get paid for it NOW. Hmmm...). LOL! No, I do feed the cows once in a great while, but they are all out on pasture and feeding them is getting in the cake pickup, hitting a button, and poof, cake (cattle cubes to some) comes out of the feed box on the back in neat little 5 lb piles, one pile for each cow. Not a job my 10 year old can do quite yet (though she sure is getting the hang of driving, even the stick shift. Won't be long I'm sure).

Too bad I didn't make money for each stall I cleaned growing up. THAT was expected of me, without so much as a thank you from my evil stepmother.

Thanks much for the ideas, gals! Hope some more chime in!