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I wasn't aware that kids sold those things so haven't come across any, much less that number. Good luck!
My son is in band (7th grade), and every time he comes home with these fundraising packages I throw them away. I refuse to bombard friends and family with overpriced useless items that they would only buy out of guilt. I remember going door-to-door as a child selling $1 candy bars, but they don't encourage that type of solicitation anymore in our area. There has to be a better way for our schools to raise money, and I'd much rather send in a check or something. Have fun making tons of cookies, lol!
I never buy any of that stuff.
If I see a kid selling chocolate bars in front of the store or whatever, I'll sometimes pay for it, and give it to the kid. Otherwise I just ask to give a straight cash donation.
As overpriced as that stuff is, such a small portion actually goes back to the organizations.
Oh, ETA - one exception - Girl Guide cookies! Delicious.
I'm REALLY glad they're not Girl Scout Cookies, because I'd eat a whole box of Thin Mints by myself!
@AudzinLuv: I wish the mothers in my neighborhood would follow your lead! It's just such an awkward situation for everyone involved. I remember having to sell crap like this myself as a kid, and it's so hard to tell them no. I agree that there should be a much better way to raise money. Stupid cookies! haha
This is really bad, but I just don't answer the door anymore. I too have a hard time saying no, especially when they are really little kids. I feel guilty for several days. That beind said, I just got an email from my sister for one of her sons selling stuff for a fundraiser. They don't go door to door. They just send you an email with a link to a site that has the overpriced stuff on it. Now I don't really want anything, but if I don't get anything, I will feel even more guilty....
I'm a mom of one of these kinds of kids. He's 12. Is in sports and in the school (middle school) band so we have lots of fundraisers.
It's a necessary thing, since in our state the educational system is losing money (like every other business in this country right now) so I support my son however I can and his friends. We're lucky we're in a great county, and that we are able to have amazing sports fields, brand new schools, and amenities like music, band, sports, and tons of clubs for the kids here. We're much luckier than other areas of our state.
However...I only have my son visit our friends' houses and homes I think are safe. So if they're knocking on YOUR door, then your neighbors somewhere must think you're a pretty nice person. Oh and since my son has also been in cub scouts before, I know I bought tons of popcorn too. But it allowed his pack to go to a leadership conference.
I also bring my sons' fundraisers to people we know outside of our subdivision and yes, I admit, I have asked my friends to buy this stuff too! And I buy it from other friends' kids who attend other schools.
I am a walking atm 24/7 but blessed and happy to be one. I buy tons of this stuff myself, am in the p.t.a., and buy cookies and popcorn from other friends schools, girl/boy scouts etc.
Yes they're adorable. They're cute. They have a piece of paper and ask you to sign up and buy a tin of cookies or some popcorn, but there's a reason. And odds are if you're a bride to be here, one day like me, you'll be so blessed to have one of these little cookie peddlers to call your own. In fact, you'll do things for them you could never imagine sacrificing for and doing it with a big smile on your face.
Hugs and thanks to all bees who open their doors sometimes and their hearts to little guys and gals who are trying to help out their schools, teams, and scouting groups in a financially challeneged world right now.
@bellenga: I definitely don't mean to offend any mothers who support their children with these school projects! My problem is that I just can't tell them no. Like SapphireSun said, I often wonder how much of the money actually goes to the school. As I mentioned, the thing that makes me feel okay about dishing out loads of cash to the little guys is that it is helping their schools and programs.
I feel like if I said yes to the kid who lives one door down from me, how can I say no to the kid who lives across the street? Meanwhile, I'm on a budget trying to pay my mortgage with one income. I have to say, I realize that if the little ones came door to door asking for just straight up donations, they probably wouldn't have a very good response from neighbors. I'm not sure if there's a better solution, but I feel like putting a sign on my door saying, "Free cookies! Please don't put me on the spot for any more cookie dough, my freezer isn't that big!" :) Good thing I'm marrying the human, less hairy, less blue version of the cookie monster.
When we were kids my parents never let us sell that stuff. My mom HATES when people ask her and she thinks its rude to ask others because they feel like they have to buy the stuff from kids.
I read an atricle about this awhile ago, they said how much they hate it because the company gets way more of the $ then the school does so now she just sends a check to the school with a letter explaining why and the childs name that she is supporting.
Some kids came to my door last week and another set of kids came by last night. The first set was selling cookie dough but didn't know if they could take a check (because they're 7 and their parents let them go door-to-door alone) and last night's set was selling jewelry. I gave last night's kids a $10 check made out to the school as a donation.
This is really bad but FI answered the door last week and told the little girl to come back tomorrow because he couldn't say no. She has come back three times since. I finally was there one time and told her no thanks. I felt horrible.
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I live in a neighborhood that has a lot of kids. I have purchased 3 tubs of overpriced cookie dough just because I can't say no to their pleading little eyes as they're clutching a pen and a book full of things I really shouldn't eat. I don't want cookie dough in the house, so I'll probably end up giving it away. It is SOOOO expensive! I realize it goes to a good cause, so I'm feeling okay about it, but still! I swear if my doorbell rings one more time, I'm just going to lay on the floor and pretend like I'm not home! Terrible, I know. :)
Am I the only one being swarmed by these mini dough-selling salesmen?