Today is the first day of spring break for my kids. We are not going anywhere exciting this week and plan on getting some housework done along with some badly needed yard work. Not exactly what my kids had in mind as we usually go camping.
This morning we offered them a $25 challenge at the mall. When everyones chores were done we would give them each $25 and see who find the best deal. The little kids were with me and the 3 older kids on their own. The winner gets $25 to spend later in the week at the mall.
I am going to need your help deciding who won!
#1 – 12 Year old girl – Total spent $23.06
- Shirt from Forever Twenty-One $7.80
- 9 Pairs of Socks from PayLess $11
- Earrings From Claires $4.80
- Free Chocolate from Godiva $3
#2 – 14 Year old girl – Total Spent $10
- Used game from Game Stop $10
* She rationalized that she bought something for EVERYONE and that the rest of the money she is saving or using to buy popcorn for when they play the game…
#3 – 4 little kids and me – Total Spent – $25.80
- Free Bath & Body Works Lotion $3.50
- Free Godiva Chocolate $3
- 3 Shirts from Forever Twenty-One $3.80 each
- 2 Leggings from Forever Twenty-One $5.80 each
- 1 Tank Top $2.80
* Plus we did a $5 survey in the mall, so we actually had $30 to spend 🙂
#4 – 16 Year Old Boy – Total Spent $25
- Shirt from Pac Sun $19.99
- Socks from Pac Sun $7.99
* He is arguing quality over quantity!
OK, so who do you think won? Just leave a comment and some lucky kid wins $25. 🙂 Or 4 little kids get to share something!
















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