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November 2nd, 2008 at 06:44 pm

cookies and wrapping paper? Just kidding!!

My youngest daughter came home from school with two fundraisers on Friday. Sally Foster wrapping paper and gifts, as well as, Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough. The school has already done one...I bought an Entertainment book for $20. This time I just can't decide if I should really put any more money out there.

This year the fundraisers are even more important, because school districts in our state can no longer ask parents to pay a fee for field trips. So, if I want my child and other children to still be able to participate I need to support the fund raising.

The school does allow one to donate any amount directly to the school without participating in the fund raisers. I like the idea, but seem to fall for the gimmicks!! Last year, I even had the idea of donating a set amount and then treating my child to an item or two at the dollar store..or even give them the cash as a way to compensate them for the trinket they get if they make a sale or two. So, far I haven't used that idea.

I think I will skip the wrapping paper, since I'm looking forward to a great deal at Walgreen's in a couple of weeks with my gift card. I will probably buy at least one container of cookie dough for $15 , maybe two. These could come in handy for gifts or just a holiday gathering...not the cheapest route to go, but it does help the school!

Even as I finish writing this I still feel torn about which way to go...maybe it is because I like the cookies so well. Help?!!

Posted in Family | 4 Comments »

4 Responses to “Does anyone want to buy...”

  1. Ima saver Says:
    November 2nd, 2008 at 08:03 pm 1225656222
    1225656222

    I would buy the cookie dough!

  2. fruitbowlk Says:
    November 2nd, 2008 at 08:30 pm 1225657809
    1225657809

    Cookie dough

  3. disneysteve Says:
    November 2nd, 2008 at 10:11 pm 1225663874
    1225663874

    I would just donate money directly. That way the school gets the full amount. We've done this a couple of times for our daughter's school. All the items they sell, with the exception of magazines, are things that we don't use, want or need so we don't buy them.

  4. My English Castle Says:
    November 3rd, 2008 at 05:31 am 1225690303
    1225690303

    Will they give you a tax deduction for the direct donation? That might be another point in favor of it.

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