Another day.....another $

         So my kids are always thinking of ways to make some extra $. I am always telling them why? we pay for everything....shame on me! I stopped and started thinking,  am I just being lazy and not wanting to put thought into what they can do to earn extra $? I am crushing their entrepreneurial spirit!

       I decided to help them start working towards their goals....for that I had to come up with basic chores that they need to get done to get an allowance (or base salary, and yes I explained to them what a base salary was in the real world) and then extra chores that could boost up their allowance (or commission if you will).  I also put boundaries on commissions....for example if I ask you to play with the baby so I can make dinner I don't want you asking me how much can I make? now, that would just be obnoxious!....commissions are only available for pre-determined chores (with prices posted). Well, so far ....so great! everyone wants to help....and they are thinking of how they can expand their business....

     Bella wants to offer dog walking services, Brandon is thinking he can do some dog babysitting and Ju...well she can help around the house some more (she is only 7 so I have to keep a close eye on her:)).

     Well, Bella went on a sleepover at her friends house this past weekend and at 8 am the friends' mother sends me a text along with a picture of Bella and her friend sitting on the driveway manning their very own lemonade stand! yes, the girls woke up early and decided to take advantage of a garage sale that was happening across the street....I was so proud of my girl. She saw a business opportunity, found a partner and made it happen! Their lemonade stand was a success and she is already thinking of the next one and how she can improve on her product (fresh squeezed lemonade perhaps?).... so proud of my little entrepreneurs.....another day....another $


Here is a picture of the girls with their booming business:)