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Summer Reading W/ A Double Benefit

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As with most schools, there's required summer reading for each grade. My child's school has books available for purchase but prices are always higher than usual. This summer, we decided to purchase them some place cheaper. My company had it's annual fundraising and included a used book sale.

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As we checked out their books, I spotted one of the books that is required for her. It looks almost new! We also found some other great reads -- all for less than five dollars--and we were also able to give to a great organization that specializes in healthcare for children.

- Submitted by CATTMA 6/13/2010 in Saving Money | 2 Comments

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- Submitted by RICEOWL86 6/13/2010 | 2 Comments | View Secret

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Buy extra sandals so you dont wear the same sandals twice in a a row.

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