I think the $5 is plenty generous considering all and play it by ear next year. Good compromise :) My mom sends $2 bills, the kids really think that's fun and they like saving them. But we have had our mail stolen before so I can't recommend cash in the mail. joan of ark

I hate writing everything down. Money or points for weight watches! I find the best way for me is to cash my grocery ck for the week $100 ( that feeds the 10 of us) and then as I spend I put the receipts back in the envelope with the remaining money from the bank. I can see what I spend by the receipts...