As a member of Student Council, Kristen and the other members sold candy canes so that they could purchase Christmas gifts to donate to an organization such as Santa Cops. The candy cane sales were well over $500.
On the last day of school before Christmas Break, a few of the student council kids met their teacher at the local Walmart where they went on a buying spree in the toy department. The Middle School Principal was there to oversee the project and chipped in the extra $80 when the students' selections went over $600. (It was also formal day at school. Kristen doesn't usually dress up this much for school or Walmart!)