That’s sorta what one of the books I’m going to share with you this week on Dumb Mom Media is about.
Sorta.
This week I’m bringing you two book which I have absolutely no use for: The Complete Book of Baby Bargains, by Kimberly Danger Powers (sorry, I couldn’t help it, seriously) from coupons.com and mommysavers.com and How to Choose The Best Preschool For Your Child by Jenifer Wana were pitched to me recently and I accepted despite the fact that I have absolutely no use for either title.
Not because they aren’t informative and interesting and smart.
Just because I don’t have a baby and I already know everything about choosing a preschool for the ones that I do have. Duh.
So, why did Dumb Mom agree to share something with you if she can not realistically attest to their effectiveness?
So many reasons…
1. I have always wondered how all those frugal people do their frugal living thing so I figured I’d check out a book by someone who knows how to do it. Personally, I’m a buy-it-cause-I-like-it type gal and while my laissez faire attitude toward the attainment of couture may not be at all a frugal way to live, it’s always made me happy, which is what matters here, right? Right. But, in an effort to be more fiscally responsible for myself and my family, I’ve decided to, not really embark upon a frugal life path, but explore what it might be like in the event I decide to go that way because I like actually have to. At this point I’m thinking I’m not. Making my own wipes outta paper towels and baby shampoo or sewing wash cloths onto my towels to make the hooded sort is just not worth it to me. My commitment to buying things I want/need pretty much makes a book on living frugal moot. Plus I suck at couponing, and try as I might I’m not improving in that either.
2. I’ve always wondered how smart moms choose a preschool for their kids. Dude #3 will be going to preschool one day. Not this year, but next year for sure. And, I already know what preschool he’s gonna go to: the cheap one.* Which is my main concern when it comes to selecting a preschool for my Dudes. According to this book though, moms who know stuff think about other stuff like class size, special school programs, religious affiliation, and meal offerings. Interesting. As long as there is at least one teacher, a field trip or two thrown in there, and a snack of some sort everyday, it’s a winner in my book. Actually my one true requirement is that they keep the kid for more than two hours. Anything above that is an added bonus.
3. For you. I do it all for you. Figured there might be a new mom or two out there fretting over how she is gonna afford a baby when her lazy baby daddy can’t stay outta the strip club and be a stay at home mom like she always dreamed. Or, there may be a couple of you who are pulling out your little mustache hairs over where you are gonna send your little boy (or girl) genius to preschool because, like me, you live in a neighborhood where people get up at 3am to wait in line on preschool registration day like it’s the red carpet, star-studded premier of Twilight (which, as any dedicated Twihard can tell you is WAY more important than preschool registration, people. Come. On.). So, if you can get some great how-to-decorate-a-nursery-for-$12.95 or how-to-find-a-preschool-that-doesn’t-make-you-gag tips from these books that I have absolutely no use for (although my pregnant neighbor is probably enjoying my copies right now!) then it was worth it. Completely.
Here to help.
Forever and always.
Amen.
Want a copy of your own?
Leave a comment I’ll do the whole random.org bit on Friday, or when I get back from vacation, or whenever I freakin get around to it, and let you know who won.
*Please note, Dumb Mom is, according to the MD State Board of Ed., a highly qualified educator, which basically just means that I went to school for a super long time, at a very high cost in order to NOT be a teacher. I say that to ensure you that I would never send my kid to a wiggity wack preschool just ‘cause it’s cheap. Pretty much they just all go to the same school year after year. It was fine for #1 and #3 will be a-ok there too. You know, because I say so.
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I don’t want to win. I just wanted to comment. I love you like that.
I’m in the dilemma of choosing a pre-school for my daughter right now. It has to be affordable but I also want her to be happy there. Also, I would like to add that I too, suck at couponing.