Today I had to bring cupcakes and juice boxes to my kids class. Plus, I had to get ones that were allergen free in addition to the regular ones. I had to bring items for over 20 kids. So...I went to the grocery store and bought 24 cupcakes for $15.99! That is half of what I pay to fill the car. I also got the Capri-sun "100% juice" boxes/pouches, not so organic, but really how much do I have to pay in addition to tuition? The kids go to a pre-school where most of the parents are very "We shop at Wholefoods for everything" type. The cupcakes were neon in color, not so Wholefoods...so all the kids will probably be pooping neon green and orange.lol. Wow, I could have made 24 cupcakes for $1.75. That's why I love them so much, but I didn't want to look too cheap or deal with the mom looks either. I am having a hard time figuring out how to balance the classroom/kids items and dealing with our cash flow without looking like an uncaring mom. I think some of the class and school activities are ridiculous and wonder if I am the only one?
Cupcakes Anyone?
November 3rd, 2011 at 01:02 am
November 3rd, 2011 at 01:27 am 1320283637
You should have made homemade cupcakes. If someone doesn't like it, then they can skip eating a cupcake. Be an example of another way to do things. I know from experience that most people think things are way over the top at schools. However, people keep doing those things because they are afraid of being judged. If someone doesn't like you because of the cupcakes you brought, that really is more of their problem for being so shallow. It really is.
And no. You aren't the only one. Most of us on the blogs would likely agree with you.
November 3rd, 2011 at 01:49 am 1320284976
I am just wondering if this is something you volunteered for. Next time, I wouldn't volunteer. & if you have to (some sort of obligation), definitely make the cupcakes yourself, next time.
November 3rd, 2011 at 02:01 am 1320285697
It's funny because around here, people think you're less than if you didn't bake them yourself!! Going to the store is a short cut and the "BEST" moms always make everything from scratch.
I favor the hybrid option. Betty Crocker that I got on sale for .50 cents each with frosting that was .75 cents. 20 minutes and it's DONE.
November 3rd, 2011 at 01:44 pm 1320327852
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Jerry