Ever considered what the rug hookers do with their money. Here are some of the options.
1. Enough seeds to plant corn and beans for 1 year for a family of 4.
2. Part of school fees
3. Shoes for 3 people.
4. Electricity for 3 – 4 months
5. 2.5 months of daily transportation to work in San Miguel.
6. Flour, sugar, salt, laundry soap, matches for a family of 6 for 3 months.
7. first communion dress or suit.
Luxuries
1. hand cream
2. aspirin or other pain relievers
3. bandaids and toothbrushes
4. color books and crayons
5. books
6. meat, generally only for festivals
7. dental visit (used only in emergencies)
8. doctor visit (used only in emergencies)
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