Rate increases

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Well I'm a little late to the party here but I'll do my vest to just reply to the original question and not get into the debate of organic vs non..... It seems as though you have cut your costs as much as you can and the only thing left is the organic foods ..... I like the idea of a newsletter but I'm going to suggest that maybe you should ask the parents what they prefer .... Would they rather a $2/day increase to help with the rising food costs (I know this is not what you were originally looking for but its a start) or would they prefer you cut down on the organic foods .... Let them know you will go with the majority. If they choose to go with non organic products hopefully that will make it a little easier for you to adapt to as if will be what the parents want .... Just a though to maybe let you off the hook a bit Then a far as other utilities move your ac up a bit so it's not as cold in the house and in the winter drop your heat a bit and wear a sweater

I'd be happy with the $2 a day. It was all I was going to raise my rates by anyway. I like your suggestions on talking to the parents....thanks