Oct
01
Video Contest: I Am What I Learn
Win $1,000 from the US Department of Education for a video telling the world why education is important to your future. What an impact it would make if a homeschooled student won! There’s that part of me that doubts the political possibility of this, but you never know – and we can never stop trying.
There are three winners of the $1,000, and it might be you! Deadline is November 2nd. Find the details at http://www.ed.gov/iamwhatilearn
Need video editing software? Here’s a link to a run down of the best free options: http://desktopvideo.about.com/od/editingsoftware/a/freevidedit.htm
Oct
01
A Lesson In Human Resources – Google, Anyone?
I’ve always been a big advocate of the value of keeping employees happy. If your employees want to stay at your company, they will give you their best. The flip side is the worker that does just what they have to in order to keep their job and would take a better offer in a heartbeat.
Labor is often your biggest expense, so what can you do to improve the quality you receive? Google seems to be the pinnacle of success in this area, and you will soon see why:
Sep
30
Best Explanation Of The Credit Crisis . . ever!
This 11 minute video by Jonathan Jarvis is one of the best explanations of a difficult to understand subject that I’ve ever seen OR read. You will want to use this in your homeschool! Check out Jonathan’s website for more videos that use modern media to explain complex subjects.
The Crisis of Credit Visualized from Jonathan Jarvis on Vimeo.
Sep
29
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!
Sep
29
Think Big TV Series Is Looking For Young Inventors!
Hurry, deadline is September 30! Think Big TV series is still looking for young inventors between the ages of 8-16 that have achieved some level of success with their invention to cast on their show. It doesn’t need to be a big success, simply recognized by your school or some agency as having some potential. Read all the details here:
http://bkfk.com/Modules/Corporate/castingcall.aspx
Watch a video clip from ‘Think Big’ here from SchoolTube:
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