There are many things to learn each and everyday if you stop and take the time. Spending time with family doesn’t seem to be a problem for us because we do work from home, BUT is it quality time? Many nights I find everyone glued to a different device or screen each person watching or playing their own game. During the time we went out during the Route 127 Yard Sale we did not allow devices besides our phones to take pictures and Eldest’s blood glucose meter.
We set out with very low expectations so as to NOT get anyone’s hopes up. I told each child that some of the treasures they see will be very pricey or things that we do not need. Each child was given a budget of $5 which we know isn’t much but it’s what we can afford at this time. I had asked the kids to think of things that they need and things that they want. I didn’t get many answers ahead of time.
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