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[pluto_n_goofy]

I took the money from my change jar in this morning and WOW did I have more than I thought. I have a miracle whip jar that I use to collect change...so it is pretty small. I brought it in and found that I had 46.67 worth of change!! NICE! LoL! i had a few singles that I'd been saving for Mouskeeping and was finally able to stuff an envelope. The other $45 is going towards my Pal Mickey. With luck maybe I will be able to get a good chunk of spending money this way!
I definitely recommend the change jar!

[loobyoxlip]

That's so nice when you find out how much is actually there, isn't it??

[lauren-roxy]

Just think how much you'll have saved by the time you go on your trip!!!!

[boBmouse]

Hi pluto_n_goofy,

That is great. It is a great way to save money for Disney. I have a gallon pickle jar that I use. I put nickles, dimes and pennies in it. I like to keep the quarters out because they add up quick. I took it in to be cashed on Wed,. and had $174 in it. I also almost never give exact change, so that I get more.

Chaching, boBºoº

[pluto_n_goofy]

That is like me. I am terrible with change. I may have the perfect amounts of change, but everytime I give it, I feel really odd because I stand there and have to dig for the right change in my wallet. So, I just get the change, turn it in, and get cash for it. Works better!

[Pooh1219]

I started the "saving change" habit a few years ago after a trip to Disney. My best friend and I travel together all the time, and we each put all our spare change, along with whatever money we've won on scratch off lotteries (not much!) into a giant cup from Vegas. In the last 4 months, we've saved $219 which is going into out food budget for our May trip. It's relatively painless and the rewards are terrific. I highly recommend it for everybody, even if you just put a few coins a week in. Really adds up quickly!

[graygables]

Yep! We use a Mickey cookie jar I got from Hallmark year before last and I love it! Anytime DDs "find" money, it goes in there, I only spend bills, so all my change goes in. In the summer months (DH working), I'll do the same with singles. It always give us a nice chunk for souvenirs!

[Cam22]

I have a spaghetti sauce jar that is almost full. I hope I earn as much as you when I count it in a few weeks!

[LuvMinnie]

WOW! I'm starting tonight!
By the time your trip rolls around
you'll have a nice piece of change.
Thanks for the tip...

[brideto_be05]

Wow, that is an awesome idea. I wish I could do this as well. I have to use all the change that I have to get quarters for my pennies, nickels, and dimes. I have to have laundry money. But once my fiance and I get married in August, I'm thinking that's what him and I need to start doing with our change. It will be a great thing. I can see where it would be very exciting to see how much money you actually have in there. Congrats to you Pluto_n_goofy.

[stingray037]

I just counted up my $1's and Quarters this morning and I had $20 in quarters and $70 in $1's. Not too bad for only starting it about 3 months ago. It just means more spending money!!!

[chezp]

Congratulations! You're certainly right about it adding up!

We're doing this and have already collected £10 in 50 pence pieces and are nearly up to another £10 and £20 in £2 coins. And with the exchange rate as it is, just almost double the pound numbers to see how much we've got in dollars!

[Stephanie P.]

We have a change jar, too, and it is great to add it all up and see what you've got!

[DrDolphin]

I have a Disney piggy bank - the castle one, in my bedroom. I have a change purse in my purse and I put all my change there - and only take bills from my wallet -- all change goes into the bank. I have more than 50 dollars toward the trip next month with the girls.

[kathy320]

use a coffee container and I have about 30 dollars right now!!!