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Mini Entrepreneur Project For Little Hands
My oldest daughter has 5 little ones under 8, hence, little time for starting a home business. Instead, several times per year during our church’s consignment sales they make sweet treats that puts $50 – $100 each each time into their family’s “Fun Fund”.
Along with her 3 oldest daughters, ages 8, 5, and 4, they make fresh baked tollhouse cookies, package 2 cookies in a baggie, and sell them for .25 – .50 cents (depending on size). They put the bags of freshly baked cookies in a pretty cloth lined basket on the checkout table and they sell out fast! It’s a great way for your little ones to learn how much fun entrepreneur-ing can be! Trendy Tip: Rachael suggests selling some sugar-free goodies, because she’s been asked several times if she has any that are sugar-free! Chocolate chip and oatmeal cookies have been her biggest sellers so far.
Take your cookie biz to the next level by making a little 1″ x 3″ card (or use a business card you print on your computer) advertising your cookies custom baked to their occasion. Punch a small hole (use one from your scrapbooking supplies) in the corner and tie it onto each bag of cookies with a pretty ribbon.You will also want to make a nice little sign for your basket of cookies telling the price and why you are doing this. A picture of your little cooks on the sign is a delightful touch!
If they are old enough, you can show them how to figure out how much each package of cookies costs them by writing down all the ingredients and how much you paid for them. It gets a little tricky for them when they have to figure out how many cups in one bag of flour – and if you grind your own from a bucket of grain…well, if you need help, don’t call me!
Some other goodies other than cookies you could make and sell:
Rice Krispy Treats
Homemade Granola
Brownies (M & M’s on top look yummy!)
Caramel Corn
Gorp – mix those raisins and peanuts with melted chocolate chips
Bundt Cake slices
Granola Bars
Haystacks
I’m sure you can think of more ideas by going through your cookbook!
Also, if you have a good relationship with any local shopkeepers, ask them if you can put a basket of your cookies by their checkout. Bribe them with a plate of cookies for them to eat : ). Be sure to put put fresh ones out on a regular basis. Nothing will give your cookie business a bad name than someone getting a stale cookie!
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September 30th, 2009 on 1:38 pm
A great idea! It gives your daughter special time with her kids while they are baking, and I am sure the community appreciates having homemade treats available. A sugar-free suggestion is to pop fresh popcorn and package it in small plastic bags.
I wish Rachel and the girls much success. I hope they find some fun activities when it is time to use their Fun Fund!