tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post6517020415864582046..comments2023-07-15T04:12:43.554-05:00Comments on We Band of Mothers: A Rant on School FundraisingMariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04509329937576764550noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-6671109201567860032017-02-02T18:03:21.672-06:002017-02-02T18:03:21.672-06:00what about the safety of these young children goin...what about the safety of these young children going door to door selling this crap, and how about the kids whose parents are poor and can't donate, these little fellows try so hard to sell enough to get in on the promised prizes for selling the most or at least a certain amount, only to be left out and disappointed when they can't meet the projected amount. I hate this practice and I will never participate in it, I believe it should be stopped, maybe the teachers need to learn to do more with less Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-80498772271887634632014-11-24T12:18:37.115-06:002014-11-24T12:18:37.115-06:00I refused to participate in this overpriced crap w...I refused to participate in this overpriced crap when my kids were in school. I just gave them $20 of pure profit to the cause, and that was it. Also the local businesses who sell the same products for less are losing sales, because the kids are pushing this stuff, and many will buy it just to say they did, and the out of town hustlers make the money off it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-10532053207141030202014-02-19T22:13:58.559-06:002014-02-19T22:13:58.559-06:00If they wouldn't sell overpriced garbage, it w...If they wouldn't sell overpriced garbage, it would be a lot easier to participate. What about the trash bags and other practical products that some schools have started selling? At least you're getting something for your money?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-27449200023768223522013-12-19T09:32:49.995-06:002013-12-19T09:32:49.995-06:00I would much rather give the organization their pr...I would much rather give the organization their profit (about 50% the selling price) in cash and they can keep the crappy cookie dough, useless holiday gifts and frozen bakery.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-10726237064536543742013-10-08T16:28:07.500-05:002013-10-08T16:28:07.500-05:00I've been thinking of a sign to put on my fron...I've been thinking of a sign to put on my front door and to have printed on a t-shirt. <br />"I am not cheap or uncaring. I am financially challenged. I can barely afford to pay all my bills. I cannot afford the inflated prices of the products you are selling in order to send your children on a band trip, to football camp, to buy new uniforms, go to summer camp, to go bunge jumping in the Andes or to take a white-water raft trip. In fact, I'm so financially challenged I can't afford to have children of my own. Leave your number. When I marry a zillonaire and we have children I may see things differently."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-66368898690678477532013-07-04T04:48:37.058-05:002013-07-04T04:48:37.058-05:00those are some incredible thoughts and most likely...those are some incredible thoughts and most likely a mess more strategic than my stock reaction of "my spouse as of recently gives away all our cash to whoever asks so I got nothing. school fundraisinghttp://www.wofunding.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-29047185778895378782013-06-25T15:04:03.595-05:002013-06-25T15:04:03.595-05:00Oh I loved your post - it made me laugh even thoug...Oh I loved your post - it made me laugh even though I'm one of those PTA moms thats sending out all of this junk to our parents. Then again to be fair being on that end I know where the money actually goes so I justify it to myself! I don't have a ton of money so I just watch what I use it on during the year and if I can and want to buy I do but if I don't then I don't - I wouldn't expect any different from other parents. In fact this coming year our president picked a company with so-so items and I don't plan to buy anything but I will ask family if they want - we don't ask strangers/neighbors. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-46828670317644019122013-04-14T20:53:20.359-05:002013-04-14T20:53:20.359-05:00Great article. I feel the same way, especially th...Great article. I feel the same way, especially the gala thing, your exactly spot on about the pressure and comments towards the that. I remember when my kids were in preschool, I kept supporting a friends' kids fundraisers, then when my turn came, she bought nothing from kids twice. I was so mad, then I realized how silly it all was, to get mad and to have my purchases not remembered. It is insane....I feel like I am asked for money every single week. What's worse is that now people are asking for insane donations like please donate to help my son's parkour (super expensive jump off buildings sport for rich kids) open another location or please donate for my daughter to join a beauty pageant (which may or may not be legit) and doesn't include a scholarship. I mean serioiusly??????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-60667297554693189272011-10-11T21:02:32.928-05:002011-10-11T21:02:32.928-05:00Anonymous - those are some great ideas and probabl...Anonymous - those are some great ideas and probably a lot more diplomatic than my stock response of "my husband already gives away all our money to whoever asks so I got nothin'." I'm putting your practices into effect this week. Thank you!Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509329937576764550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-15206564920981169732011-10-11T17:01:51.590-05:002011-10-11T17:01:51.590-05:00One rule we have in our house is that we only buy ...One rule we have in our house is that we only buy from kids in our neighborhood. We live in an area that is prone to having inner city kids as well as kids from a neighboring district being dropped off to sell their items. As much as I hate to make a little kid frown with his soccer mom glaring at me, I simply tell them "I am a single parent and I can only afford to support XYZ School district." Other neighbors have elcted to do the same things when strangers come knocking on their doors.<br /><br />I also have a rule that I only buy one fundraising item per kid in the neighborhood so if little Tommy is in soccer, band, French Club and football, I only buy from him ONCE.<br /><br />My in-laws also only give to one fundraiser per grandkid or it would use up their monthly Social Security benefits.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-52720045644756788052011-05-16T09:01:32.328-05:002011-05-16T09:01:32.328-05:00By the way, did you want to purchase a Little Caes...By the way, did you want to purchase a Little Caesars Pizza Kit to help raise money for our schools athletic program. Those soccer balls don't last forever!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074904356505215216.post-24215064946234530762011-05-16T08:03:13.737-05:002011-05-16T08:03:13.737-05:00Let's not forget the ice cream bars sold at lu...Let's not forget the ice cream bars sold at lunchtime for $1, the proceeds of which I suspect went to pay the principal's cell phone bill. The jump-rope-a-thon for my 6 year-old son who can't jump rope and market day - high fat, high sodium and countless other preservatives. Featuring items such as the ultimate breakfast cookie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com