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Sunday, May 10, 2009
Here’s the Deal: Mom’s salary and poll results
Just a few quick money and shopping notes about mothers on their special day: Salary.com has released its yearly survey noting what the annual salary would be if the work of a mom was a paid position.
The going rate for U.S. moms in 2009? $122,732 for stay-at-home mothers, and $76,184 (in addition to their office salary) for working moms. That kind of information can be bittersweet, though.
Although most of us moms are glad to see our skills recognized, it is tough not to imagine how we could use that cash.
And what about stay-at-home dads? Since women still make an average of 78 cents on the dollar compared to a man, would a man be paid $157,348 for the same tasks? Uh, no.
Another study by the National Retail Federation found that the average amount spent this year on a Mother’s Day gift was $124, which was down from last year’s $139.
The majority of people — 67 percent — said their gift of choice this year was to buy flowers for the moms in their lives, followed closely by those opting for a special outing, such as dinner or brunch (55 percent).
Deals to make Mom (and family) smile
Although they are not calling them Mother’s Day deals (since most folks have already shopped for the occasion), many area stores are having outstanding bargains today, May 10.
Buy-one-get-one free (or BOGO) deals seem to be the theme this weekend, with Kohl’s leading the pack.
At Kohl’s this week, shoppers can buy tops, shorts and capri pants for the family and get an equal number for free.
Rite Aid has BOGO Revlon lip and eye makeup, Post cereal and various vitamins, and is offering a free $25 gift card to those who transfer their prescription to Rite Aid with the coupon inside today’s newspaper.
And at CVS/Pharmacy, if shoppers use their CVS card, they can buy items such as Edy’s ice cream, CVS batteries or Colgate toothpaste and get another for free.
Poll results: Creative World is top choice
Last week in this column, we asked readers to vote on their favorite Dayton-area child care option.
And the winner of our online poll was: The Creative World of Child Care.
Karen Lampe owns the seven area child care centers, along with a companion Montessori School in Miamisburg. Her mother, Martha Lampe, opened the first Creative Worlds in 1975.
“We work hard to make sure we have the highest quality product, but also that we are affordable,” Karen Lampe said.
Melissa Wilcutt has been the director of the Creative World center in Miamisburg for two years.
Wilcutt, who also has a child who attends the facility, said what stands out to her about Creative World is the variety of programs offered, including Spanish class and art class.
“We also have parent involvement nights, like the Mother’s Day dinner we are having Sunday,” Wilcutt said.
Children ages 6 weeks to 12 years attend Creative World.
Mandy Bridgeford, the director of the Creative World center in Union, said each of the facilities follow the Montessori philosophy that children learn through play.
Bridgeford, who also has a child in attendance, said in addition to the educational component and one-on-one time, Creative World is often like an extended family.
“We are focused on making sure every child feels safe and loved, and that they belong here,” she said.
The Creative World centers also have summer programs. They include field trips that are extensions of the lesson plans.
