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A Nintendo Switch Tale: From Dreaming to Playing
By Sipping Coconuts  •  January 29, 2024
Ah, the Nintendo Switch – that sleek gaming console that had become the epicenter of our young coconuts’ desires. Could you blame them, though? Like countless parents, Mr. C and I were caught in the classic tug-of-war between screen time and keeping the kiddos content. Handing over the goods outright? Didn’t sit right with us for this one! After some time spent delaying the inevitable, we knew the day would come. But here’s the thing – this wasn’t going to be just another toy. I wanted our kids to truly value this pricey gadget, not toss it aside like the rest of their playthings. Enter the master plan: let’s introduce them to the world of finance. So, instead of a flat-out no, we threw down a challenge – sell your toys, and we’ll match your efforts dollar for dollar. Enter the Nintendo Fund – a brainstorm that aimed to not only make them earn it but also slip in a lesson or two...
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By Sipping Coconuts
Team SC is the collective moniker for our family members, Ms.K, Mr.C and CocoJr#1 and #2. We’re a young family based out of Singapore, breaking away from the norm by living our life passionately, purposefully and (importantly) well within our financial means so that we are free from the typical shackles of modern day society like debt, lifestyle inflation and mindless consumerism.
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