Last month, I helped to chaperone the last 1st grade field trip of the year. We went to the city's farmer's market. The kids had to do a scavenger hunt and find assorted things at the market. They were also supposed to have the experience of shopping and spending a few dollars. They were all encouraged to buy something for their moms because Mother's Day was two days later. I gave Penguin Girl $5. She bought me two irises. Then she had $2 left. She wanted to buy some strawberries but all the vendors were selling them for $3 or more per basket. I suggested she ask if she could buy fewer with $2. A kind woman took pity on her and gave her a discount for a pint basket. Unbeknownst to her, Penguin Girl successfully negotiated a deal by herself!
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