School is almost out and you are not sure what your daughter is going to do this summer? Challenge her to start a one day business! I'm betting that she wants to buy something cool (aka expensive) … [Read more...]
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How to Easily Tell Your Daughter ‘No’ When She Wants Something New and Shiny
Oh how I long for the days when “Electronics Day” wasn’t a thing! My daughter has been begging us for a new toy to bring in to school for Electronics Day. It’s an hour of free time where students can play on their electronics. And, it’s a big deal to show off who has the “newest, latest or bestest” toy.
I get it. Clothes and new hairstyles were the thing when I was in school. Or if I remember my Catholic school days, it was about who had the latest pair of sneakers or the most fashion forward jackets.
But, we started talking about money in our house early. Wayyyyy before this conversation about electronics day.
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Why hustling Girl Scout cookies teaches girls how to be young entrepreneurs
Fantasizing about another box of Thin Mints? Girl, I ordered 4 boxes of Tagalongs. Trust I understand the Girl Scout cookie obsession. #munchmunch Do you know what is also amazing about buying Girl Scout cookies? You are helping young girls learn how to start their own businesses. How to market and sell. How to negotiate. […]
Minneapolis Teen Who Fought Back from Having His Hot Dog Stand Shut Down
Did you hear about this story? It reminded me that there is HUGE value in nudging the entrepreneurial spirit in our daughters. A young teen in North Minneapolis had the police called on him. He was running a hot dog stand to pay for school supplies. Someone called the permit police because he did […]
How Your Daughter Can Earn Cash from the “Technically Challenged”
Does it seem that your daughter is glued to her smart device? Does she laugh at technically challenged adults because, she a whiz when it comes to operating smartphones, tablets, laptops, or even computers? In the post-Christmas/Holiday season, there will be technically challenged adults receiving gifts. They won’t have a clue about how to operate […]