tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344296417215561454.post1208367690472068135..comments2024-01-08T10:43:35.440-06:00Comments on SpouseConnect: Girl Scout Cookies, Wrapping Paper, and MoreAdminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10838090105213069031noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344296417215561454.post-66923164741302938892010-06-01T00:13:05.043-05:002010-06-01T00:13:05.043-05:00First of all, I only make a donation to church kid...First of all, I only make a donation to church kids...that helps in the neighborhood. When it is a 'tight time' I tell the child I already ordered a '....' from someone, sorry. first person who asks...then I'm done. I also give a few dollars instead of buying something we don't need.<br />I really like the idea of a 'special something' for them tho. Great idea!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344296417215561454.post-26725017656699563162010-05-20T08:10:12.582-05:002010-05-20T08:10:12.582-05:00Because one can only have so many candles, and bec...Because one can only have so many candles, and because we most definitely don't NEED chocolates : ) or wrapping papers, we usually offer to give a few dollars as a donation to whatever cause the kids are raising funds for instead of buying stuff from everyone.<br /><br />As an example, a girl is raising money for a trip to New York. They're selling candles that cost $10. They're getting 50% profit. So, I give her $5 to go for her trip. She gets about the same, but I save money.<br /><br />My husband is far too, um, generous and after a Jump Rope fundraiser a few of our church kids did, we ended up owing them $77. He's been told his response to donation requests is, "Go talk to my wife!"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12182385908203037719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344296417215561454.post-79891415735107049542010-05-19T12:38:55.194-05:002010-05-19T12:38:55.194-05:00Great question..
This is how I handle the many req...Great question..<br />This is how I handle the many requests for fundraisers or donations...when they come from children or teens...<br /><br />"I'm sorry sweetheart...I wish I could but I'm not able to...But guess what? I have something special for you today!"<br /><br />Then I offer them lolly pop, new pencil, sticker or a bookmark! <br /><br />These items can be purchased very inexpensively through stores like oriental trading company, dollar general, or wal-mart...<br /><br />How often am I asked? Maybe a couple times a month? So, it's easy to have a few treats in my purse to make the child or teen feel good and know that I care about them, even though I can't order or donate to their organization.<br /><br />Although I wish that I could donate to all organizations, its just not possible. So instead of a flat out NO...I like to make the person asking feel special...because after all that's what God wants us to do... love our neighbors!!Jamienoreply@blogger.com