Fundraisers are Breaking the Bank

My son's school is always having fundraisers.  I think at one time, we had about six different fundraisers going at once.  Everything from selling flower bulbs to magazines to even cookie dough and cakes.  It's not the fact of the fundraiser itself, it's the fact that it's starting to break the bank a little. 

My son can sell about 19 items for his fundraiser that he is doing, at the time, and then it lays on my shoulders to push it to that final 20 items.  Just when we think that we are in the clear for awhile of the fundraiser phenomenon, here comes another one. 

Entertainment Coupon Book.
http://www.entertainment.com/save/home

But, just when I think I am at my wits-end here comes one that I really like. Ha!  I do like a good fundraiser from time-to-time and when one comes that peeks my interest, I completely forget about how much I disliked the other that came before it.  The ones above is the Entertainment Coupon Book and it is one of my favorites. I am a coupon-er at heart and try to save whenever I can so, this one was right up my alley.  There is coupons for just about everything in here.  Groceries, shoes, hotels, books, heating/ac repair, etc.

But, then you get that one that really irks you.

You have to take the time to fill out every single line and address the cards to over 10 people that you know.  Then, explain to the people you are sending the cards to what's going on and why you are raising money, yet again.

And, you can't say no because they show a prize that is just oh so tempting for your child!  Grrrrr! 

I have to remind myself, "It's for a good cause, Shelly!"  But, grrrrrrrrr!  :)

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