Wondering how to keep boredom at bay for your artistically inclined daughter during her holiday break? The holiday break is the perfect time to help her hone her craft, have fun, and earn some cold hard cash.
Hack #1: Pinterest Party
Whether your daughter is a beading genius or a “Picassa” in the making, allow her to host a few friends for an hour or two of craft learning fun. She can use Pinterest boards to develop ideas. Or use formerly assembled projects to help spark the creative genius in others.
So help her get started:
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- Pick a date
- Create a flyer
- Use an online registration app like Eventbrite or old school RSVP list.
- Consider what to charge. Make sure you cover the materials costs and your time.
Other parents will love the opportunity for their kids to engage in structured creativity. It means a few hours of free time for them!
And don’t forget to discuss everything after the event. What did she enjoy? What would she do differently next time?
Hack #2: Catering
New Year’s is the perfect holiday for the young chef in your life. There are bound to be dozens of parties to show off her skills. Allow your daughter to cater a small New Year’s party with her best cookies, cakes, and other specialty foods.
To help her get started:
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- Pick the item that she wants to sell
- Create a flyer
- Consider what to charge. Make sure you cover the materials costs and your time.
- Use an online electronic payment option like Stripe or Paypal
And don’t forget with both hacks to use your camera! It will be great to showcase her successes!!
Both of the above hacks will foster a sense of accomplishment and encourage business savviness. You never know…this may be the beginning of a lasting and very prosperous venture.
Does your daughter use her artistic talents to make money during the holidays? If so, please share your story, I would love to hear from you! Until the next post I wish you the happiest of holidays and the best New Year ever!
