I'm so colossally terrible at math - I'm embarrassed by this on almost a daily basis. And while I've come to terms with the fact that I just don't have the head for numbers (and I mean any numbers!), I constantly find myself drawn toward things that would save my girls from a similar fate. That said, I wanted to share two fabulous finance-themed gifts to go with all the gelt.

seriously, have you ever seen a cuter cash register? those things are usually a heap of plastic gnarliness! plus, the numbers on them are always just there for fingers to fiddle with - this one features an actually functional calculator! genius. (great for kids saving actual money, as well.)

Storest App by Pixle, $3

it's like the most beloved exhibit at the childrens museum - right there on your couch! i think the store app itself is a fabulous way for kids to explore numbers via prices, addition, and change. the fact that it goes live? that's just fun on steroids. winning.

Create a real store! Any kid can become a smart and savvy shopper with Storest, brought to you by the creators of Foldify! Storest is a fun iPad app that teaches kids about money and shopping through a hands-on approach, with the option of playing in both virtual and printable modes. Storest allows you to: - print the products, currency and shelves directly from the application using AirPrint or send the PDF via email - fold the printed shelves to make a free-standing holder for the products - scan product barcodes using the iPad’s front camera - add up the bill and count change with a realistic cash register Featuring a variety of attractive products, bills and coins, and even a realistic checkout, Storest lets you recreate the experience of a store in your own home or classroom. Encourage group play by printing out products with scannable bar codes, along with foldable shelves to hold the goods - just like in a real shop! Fill your basket, scan the bar codes using your iPad front camera, and count up the change while completing your purchase. Storest is available for $2.99 on the App Store https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/storest-kids-love-playing/id926102013

Wishing you and your littles the happiest Chanukah! Enjoy these goodies, and may the gelt be all year 'round!

Chanukah Gelt