Can I or Can't I?
I have budgeted $15 for my outing to McDonald's. In my wallet, I also have a $20 McDonald's gift card. Can I use it on my outing?
No, I can't use my gift card. That is adding extra money to the budget and it is cheating. I can use my gift card with my family or when I am not at TOP.
I go to Starbucks and get a lemonade. My total is $5.46. How many dollars do I give the cashier? (what is the next dollar up?)
$6.
I am at Taco Time and go use the bathroom. When I come out, I see my group is gone. What should I do?
Call TOP. The number is on my badge and I can save it in my phone if I have one.
I am at Daiso and see some Hello Kitty things I really want. But I budgeted $0. I am DISAPPOINTED. How can I stay calm? What can I do?
I can take a picture of the item, tell myself I can get it another time, take some deep breaths, or focus on something happy about my outing.
I have budgeted $7.00 for Wendy's and the meal I want comes to $7.99. Am I in budget?
No. I am 99 cents over budget. I need to find another option that costs less.
I budgeted $5 for Target and my friend has budgeted $18. I found some headphones on clearance I really want. They are $6.50. Can I ask my friend to borrow money?
No, we do not borrow money from others at TOP. It is a hidden social rule that we do not ask others for money. It makes them feel uncomfortable.
I am at Target and see a My Little Pony book I want to buy. I have budgeted $13 and the book costs $9.59. How many dollars do I give the cashier?
$10.
I love walking fast and some people in my group are so slow. What should I do to be sure I don't get separated?
Stop at the corners and wait for my group. It is okay for me to talk quickly, but I need to wait at corners for my group.
I am at the Outlet Collection and I want to go to Burlington. My group is walking by the store. How can I stay calm?
Take deep breaths. Tell my outing leader that I want to go in that store.
I am at Fred Meyer and have budgeted $8. I find a Gatorade for $3.50. Am I in budget?
Yes.
I have budgeted $40 and I am finally at the Outlet Collection. When I am in Claires, I see some beautiful earrings, but my ears aren't pierced. It costs $29.99 for ear piercing. Can I get my ears pierced?
No, certain things are not allowed at TOP even if they are in budget and legal. Students cannot use outing money to buy haircuts, piercings, tattoos, pets, alcohol, tobacco, vape supplies, weapons, etc. while on a school outing.
I am at Taco Time and ordered a crispy beef burrito and a large sprite. My total is $8.50. How many dollars to I give the cashier?
$9
My group is trying to get to the metro to get back to TOP. Some people in my group are walking slowly! The bus comes and I am at the stop. Should I get on?
No, wait for your group.
I am excited to go to Game Stop to get the next Pokemon plush for my collection. When I get there, they are sold out! I am so frustrated. How can I stay calm? What should I do?
I can ask the store clerk when they might get more in stock. I can make plans to buy it somewhere else. I can look around and see if there is something else in budget I can buy.
I am going to McDonald's and have budgeted $12.00. I want to buy a burger, large fries, and drink. My total is $10.99. Am I in budget?
Yes.
I am at Kent Station and my group wants to go into Ann Taylor. I think that store is BORING! Can I duck out and go to Game Stop while they are there?
I can't leave my group without telling a staff member. If I do not want to go in a store, I need to make sure a staff member knows.
I have budgeted $5 and am shopping at the Dollar Tree. I found some nail polish I want to get. It is $2.79. How many dollars do I give the cashier?
I am leaving Wendy's and I realize I left my jacket at the library. What should I do?
Tell my group leader. We may be able to go back for it. In the future, I need to be responsible with my things.
I am looking forward to using the vending machine at the bowling alley. When I get there, it is broken. How can I stay calm?
I can use positive self talk. I can see if there are other snacks there I can buy.
I have budgeted $8 for Kent Station. I found some chips, ramen, and a Gatorade at Daiso. My total $8.79 after tax. Am I in budget? What can I do?
No, I am not in budget. I need to put something back so I can stay in budget.
I have a coupon for Burger King and it gets me a $1.00 discount. Can I use it?
Yes--coupons are allowed. They are part of budgeting. Gift cards or extra money are not allowed.
I am at Staples and see a great set of pens. There are so many colors! I have budgeted $13 and the pens cost $9.87. How many dollars do I give the cashier?
$10
The weather app says it is going to rain for my outing. How should I prepare?
I should bring a rain jacket and an umbrella. I should be prepared for the rain.
I am at Dollar Tree and found a really cool plush I want to buy. The problem is it is $5 before tax and I only budgeted $3. I am SO frustrated and disappointed. How can I stay calm/
Take a picture of the item, use my inner coach, schedule this outing again and budget more next time, find a cheaper item in my price range.
I am at Kent Bowl and I have budgeted $6. I pay my $6 for the game. I see a soda in the vending machine for $2.50. Is it in budget for me?
No, I have already spent my money.