A couple of weeks ago while the kiddos were having their afternoon quiet time, I heard a knock on the door. I rushed to the door to be sure whoever it was didn’t ring the doorbell and wake my baby up (that makes for a very unhappy Mama). This is what I found…four darling kids on my porch with plates full of baked goods.
After I said hello, they politely asked me if I would like to buy some baked goods. Hello…of course, I am just so impressed with this little business they have going. I grabbed a couple dollars and let the kids come and pick out a couple of treats. They sold all the treats for fifty cents each. The kids picked out two treats and I gave them a nice little tip. They graciously thanked us and moved to the next house.
I was flabbergasted….brilliant, absolutely brilliant! Whoever their Mom is has to be pretty neat! This is why I think their little business is so brilliant.
First, they probably spent hours cooking all the treats and at the same time had fun baking together.
Next, they had to step out of the box a little to be confident and get out there and sell their ‘product’. It was probably a great self esteem boost for them.
Finally, they are learning how money works and getting the wheels turning in their mind about how business, customer service AND money works.
All in all, I was so impressed by these kiddos and it was such a fun little surprise for myself and my kids.
What do you think of this little business venture?
Tags: bake sale, baking, business, fun, Heidi Russell, money, onslow memorial hospital, summer time, tweens
I’m with you here–I always feel my heart swell when I see kids figuring things out like this. My family knows that we will be stopping at any and all lemonade, kool-aid, cupcakes stands that we see!
Sadly though, it isn’t always safe for kids to go door-to-door selling things. In NJ, where I live, some years ago, a little boy was abused and murdered by an older boy when the little boy came by selling things for his school’s fundraiser. It didn’t happen in a bad area of an urban neighborhood, but in a small, suburban community where everyone supposedly knew and trusted each other.
So these kids were being smart and safe by finding some business partners and going in a group! The baked goods look pretty impressive! SO cute.