Mia loves to make money. She's always trying to think of different ways of making and saving money. But at the age of 9, there aren't a ton of options for her right now. So six months ago we participated in the semiannual community yard sale. I made a deal with her that if she ran the sale, she could keep the profits. I sat in the front office while she was outside selling. She didn't make a whole lot last October because we didn't have much to sale, but it was a great learning experience. So great in fact, that she spent the next six months getting ready for the April yard sale. And this time we were ready! Lots of old baby toys and clothes. I helped her label everything and set it up in the garage a few days before. Then at 6:30 we put everything outside and she sat there until 2pm. All her hard work paid off! She made a large chunk of change, which she says is part of her college fund. Way to go Mia!
Keeping Ella in doors was our biggest challenge! Here's a photo of her trying to sneak out while I took pictures. Her nap time was extremely nice that day!
Cole and Luke wanted to make money as well. So I agreed to buy soda and bottled water for them to sell. They did pretty good for a few hours, but slowly started to lose interest. At one point a lady came to buy a soda from some other neighbor kids that just happened to be sitting in their seats while Cole and Luke were off playing down the road. But they're still young. Hopefully in time they will be as interested as Mia is.
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