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Better than a lemonade stand...

10 years ago

Hi everyone! I'm new around here, but thought y'all might get a kick out of this:

My 7 year old daughter decided she wanted a summer job and has decided to sell flower arrangements in the neighborhood. We let some sunflowers go 8' tall crazy next to the deck, there is cosmos galore, and odds and ends from my garden for her to use. I'm teaching her about proportions, filler greenery, and how to refrigerate them for longer blooms- it's been fun to work on with her! And if my husband and I lose our jobs she can support us with this- because I've never seen a more successful salesman!

She charges a couple of bucks for the arrangements, and if people return the jars (which she's been saving) she gives them a quarter off their next arrangement. Where she came up with this elaborate plan I'm not sure- but she is so invested in it! What a fun project!

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  • 10 years ago

    Thanks, all! No idea what she's saving her money for yet, but mostly she does it because of how happy it makes everyone. She comments every time about how good she feels to make people so happy when they buy her flowers... it's awesome to see. Every once in a while you think, "well maybe i'm alright at this whole parenting gig"- but the truth is I just play a minor supporting role in this one- this idea was ALL hers!

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