Summer Reading

Both of the kids did a few summer reading programs this year (C was the only one who did them last year). Once again, we (they) ended up with some really nice prizes.

2 Library programs: both of the libraries had basically the same prizes. They were mostly coupons for free kids meals (Olive Garden, Bob Evans), free desserts (Applebee's, Chik Fil A, Dairy Queen) tickets to the Indiana Fever (WNBA). One of the libraries had a free ticket for the fair (so a total of 2 tickets). Really nice cuz K gets in free; therefore we only had to buy one ticket.

Barnes & Noble: Only C did this program. It was very specific as to the age of the participants. He got a free book; I think it was about Thomas Jefferson.

Half Price Books: both the kids did this program. For every week that they read 15 minutes 5 days, they got a $3 gift card. The first time we went to spend their money C got two books and K ended up with 5 (I'm missing one in each picture) I think they each spent $6. Daddy also used one $3 card to buy a CD.

The next time we went to spend money, it was just the kids and I. They got almost $44 worth of books, I bought one DVD, we didn't spend any money out of pocket, and I still have one $3 card to spend!

All together I think we spent $6 out of pocket and got $62 worth of "stuff" and still have $3 to spend! Plus I think it's good for them to read (or be read to) all summer. I'm pretty proud of them (and us since we had to read to K).