Originally Posted by
DukieInKansas
Totally agree on the fund raisers where the kids are doing the selling.
I have mixed feelings on the fund raisers. I don't really need any more wrapping paper, candles, candy or whatever it is they are selling. On the other hand, it is usually for the local school and I do want to help. On the other other hand the organization gets pennies on my dollar from those fundraisers.
My solution is that whenever possible I will write a check directly to the school/group. If little Suzie is selling wrapping paper for the middle school chorus I will happily write a check to the middle school chorus for an amount that approximates what I would have spend on the wrapping paper (usually it is more) . I don't buy wrapping paper I don't want, and the school ends up with more cash in the long run.
The exception is girl scout cookies. I always need more thin mints!!
(I also once got my car washed 3 times in one weekend...for the high school band, the middle school cheerleaders and my friends son's youth football team)
Windsor (aka Loni)
a wasted youth is better by far than a wise and productive old age