Quote Originally Posted by 5 Little Monkeys View Post
I would let them know that in an effort to cut costs and be able to make a profit that you will be decreasing the amount of organic food but still offering as much as you can. Explain that you are taking this approach instead of raising fee's so that you are able to stay open.

I'm not huge on the organic bandwagon but I've read a handful of articles that go into detail on what items you can save money on and not buy organic. Some food just tastes better organically so I do buy a bit of those items. See if you can find a happy medium that keeps parents happy and doesn't bankrupt you.

Cutting down on other expenses will help too. For all of us that means different things. If you don't already, have you considered making your own laundry soap, hand soap, body wash, cleaning supplies? Can you cut down on cell plans, cancel tv for the summer, things like that. Keeping lights off is a good idea!

Use coupons for things you do use like condiments, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, hygiene items. If you shop at Costco know your prices, some things are awesome at Costco and some are more money. I compare to sale prices.
I have started price matching with an app called "flip" It is so much better than paper flyers as it is very quick and something I can check if I ever go back to the store in the week for top ups or extras. In addition I have been going to superstore for everything as they price match and I also get pc points. I have 85 dollars racked up since March which makes me very happy. I have also been buying items in bulk when on sale.

I think for me this is not specifically about me being financially short, but that I feel a bit entitled, please don't judge lol. I feel I am entitled to a pay rise, let alone a rate increase just to cover inflation. I know I can cut back to make my outgoings balance this but it kinda sucks that I have to do that to make sure it doesn't end up costing me more annually to run my daycare but shouldn't that really be an added expense of the parents that childcare costs increase and that I annually make more money?? I feel like I am penny pinching and cutting back on things in my life so they can keep their pockets fuller even though their wage goes up. I am trying hard to cut back anyway to set myself up for being a one income household in the next year or two, but my ego feels very hard done to haha...there is always something though right, such is life.