The 5 Dollar Challenge Prize

Everyone needs a pretty cookie jar or box or piggy bank to store their 5 dollar bills for the challenge.  Here are the details for our new contest:

From July 21 to July 31, save all the $5 bills you can.  On the 31st, comment on your total dollars saved and the reason you're saving.  I won't judge based on the total or the reason, I just thought everyone would like to hear your success and your story!  Your comment will be your entry, and once again, there will be a blind drawing for the prize.

This beautiful blue jar was a gift from a dear friend.  Over the years it has held everything from cotton balls to candy bars.  I decided to use it as my container for the $5 challenge.  Each time I see it and drop money inside I think of my friend and my ultimate goal!

Over the next 10 days I will be saving right along with you.  But I will also be on the lookout for a special container that will be the prize on the 31st.  I'm not sure exactly what it will be, but it will be functional and pretty.  This gives me a good reason to duck into antique shops along with other favorite stores...maybe HomeGoods or Pottery Barn...I'm going to have a great time looking for something wonderful just for you!!

So, keep saving and let me know how you're doing!  The prize will be awarded on July 31st.

By the way, I put another $5 in the jar today!