On Thursday night the one cousin searches through newspapers, cuts out, and
highlights Garage Sale times and addresses.
Friday Grandma Dee and cousins and choose some close to the neighborhood
during their time allotment.
Children prepare for the “sailing” by doing “special” chores like
picking up sticks and pulling little maples trees out of the garden. Their
parents help record their money on threejars.com, an on-line money education
program that teaches wise spending, saving, and charitable giving. The young
cousins may spend a total of two dollars if they find bargains.
What’s a Bargain?
A bargain is in the eyes of the beholder, but there are guiding
rules. It must be within or almost within the purchase budget. If it costs more than you have, you may
choose a different item or share the item cost with someone.
High on the purchase lists are books, small cars, figures, board games,
puzzles, stuffed animals, baby items for the new baby, sandbox toys, kitchen
items like colander, LEGOS, other blocks, and sports equipment.
Buying Strategies
The children make a general
walk -through to see if any desired items are a good value for a good price. Is
the item under consideration clean? Are all the pieces there and in working
condition? Is it something I want or need? Will I use it one time or many times. Do I
think I might find something better at another sale? Once they leave a site they cannot go back.
Anther rule is always using your best manners. At one site a cousin
found a stuffed daschund dog. At the check
the owner stated that was his favorite dog. “Take good care of him.” The new
owner kissed the dog’s nose and promised to give Biscuit the best new home
ever. New friends are made garage
sailing, too.
Not every purchase is for them. They are also encouraged to think of
others. Who could use a piggy bank or
rattle?
Next are lunch, conversation, and another time to make lasting
memories. Grandma and the young boys
discuss each purchase. Of all the items displayed, why did they purchase that
particular one rather than another? What are some things they decided
against? What made the purchases
bargains? Did they purchase anything for
someone else? Do they have want or need -type purchases?
What money is left? One cousin proudly holds up a nickel, and all
look forward to next Friday, especially Grandma.
For
more economics and memory ideas with young children see
grandparentsteachtoo.org or wnmufm.org “Learning Through the Seasons.”
- From geograph.org.uk
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