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* As a mother of a toddler and limited free time I sometimes get overwhelmed with all the work that I need to get done for my business. I used to just jump online when I got the chance but didn't know where to start. Now I make a weekly to do list for my business and check things off as I get them done. Even if I don't get through everything on my list by the end of the week it is still a great feeling to see how much I have accomplished for the week.

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Do you have a seven year-old budding Bill Gates in your house? Believe it or not, kids with enough motivation and guidance can earn more than just spare change. Early lessons about making money will not only foster a financially responsible adolescent and eventually adult, but will help to prepare young entrepreneurs for a successful business career.

With kids, remember that it's always "fun first". If it’s not fun (for them, not you), kids will lose interest…fast. So harness your child's infinite imagination and see where it leads. That's what innovation in business is all about!

There are lots of fun ways for kids to make money besides chores, babysitting, and lemonade stands.

•   Scout out some good craft fairs where your young entrepreneur can sell crafty inventions or artwork and learn what it's like to put out a product and attract customers. Maybe go to a few first to get some ideas, but this is where you can play to their interests! School craft fairs sometimes have discount tables for kids to sell their wares. Ideas for craft fairs include: jewelry and beaded knapsack critters, bookmarks, handmade cards, birdhouses, baked goods, decorated picture frames, juggling balls, sewn aprons, pot holders, or Christmas stockings.
 
 

•   Pick events like local soccer games, baseball, or concerts in the park and have your kids sell goodies and treats not offered at the concession stand. You can buy yummy cookies, donuts, and brownies from Costco, or make up treat bags with dime-store candy. They can set up a stand, or go right to their customers for “door-to-door” service.
 
 

•   Sign up for fun summer camps geared towards wannabe inventors.
 
 

•   Look into activity kits, books or even classes to get your kids (and you if you're not at all crafty) into putting their imagination to work and thinking outside the box. There are some resource books and web sites listed at the end of this article.
 
 

•   Work with your kids to make a simple business plan. Show them how to list all the materials for their products, and the cost to make each item. Help them decide what to charge and how figure out their profit.
 
 

•   Think about who needs a helping hand in your community and get your kids to start a volunteer project. Volunteerism is an admirable quality to encourage early on and can teach valuable business lessons. They can help out with seniors, disadvantaged kids or animals, plant trees, clean up litter, mow lawns or shovel snow. Ask your child what he or she thinks they can do to help someone, and then help them make it happen.
 

Online resources for young entrepreneurs include:

•   www.teachingkidsbusiness.com
 

•   www.showkidsthemoney.com

• 101 Marvelous Money-Making Ideas For Kids , by Heather Wood

•  Fast Cash for Kids, by Bonnie Drew

•  The Young Entrepreneur's Guide to Starting and Running a Business, by Steve Mariotti

About The Author:
Leanne Tremblay is a successful freelance technical writer and online publisher. She has written numerous articles on working from home, and in fact has been a work-at-home Mom for years! She has a special interest in technology for home-based businesses and runs a website on internet phone services you can use at home. Leanne writes articles on a wide variety of topics and can be contacted at info@learnabout.info to discuss free articles for your own web sites .

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BOTTOM LAYER:
4 eggs
2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
2 cups sifted cake flour
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup tiny mixed gumdrops (fresh & soft)
½ cup nuts (optional)

Beat eggs until light. Cream brown sugar gradually into egg mixture. Add water. Continue beating until well blended. Sift flour with salt, baking powder and cinnamon and add to egg/brown sugar mixture. Add gumdrops and nuts. Spread batter in a greased and floured pan, ½ inch thick. Bake in moderate oven (350?) for 30 minutes. Cut into squares. Makes about 18 to 24 bars.

Recipe Source:
Submitted by: Mary Hannah
Bizymoms Cookbook by Diana Ennen & Kelly Poelker
Virtual Word Publishing, Inc.
http://www.virtualwordpublishing.com
diana@virtualwordpublishing.com

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Made with love, this magical wonder issues a steady flow of surprises and gifts.

MATERIALS:
Shoe box
Markers, paints, or crayons
Paper
Glue
Small presents

Time needed: Under 1 Hour

1. Decorate a small box or shoe box.

2. Buy or make a few presents (such as a package of fancy tea, coupons or cards) for Mom and place them in the box.

3. Write out a fun schedule (such as - when you wake up, open gift #1) of when you'd like her to open each gift and presto! -- a day full of gift-giving.

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Found at FamilyFun.com

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Review:
Catch a Rising Star
by Tracey Bateman

Tabby Brockman is washed up. Well, that is until she learns that there may be a chance of reviving her daytime soap opera role. The thing is, she’s become a Christian and her friends aren’t sure she can withstand the temptations of the celebrity lifestyle. In the midst of her confusion she encounters an annoying wanna-be boyfriend, crazy co-stars and even family trauma.

Catch a Rising Star is a fun read that captures the readers’ attention and keeps you turning pages. Readers will laugh out loud at some of the characters antics and yet there is a serious side to the story that tugs at the heartstrings.

It’s not often (maybe even never) that you find a Christian fiction novel about a soap star. Most Christians disdain soap operas and yet they are a long-standing part of our culture. Readers will find Bateman’s treatment of the topic realistic. The main character struggles to be a light for Christ in a world that mocks her faith. Readers will find this book hilarious and inspiring.

Personal Note: I personally do not watch soaps, mostly because as a child I was forced to watch them with my grandmother. I betcha I could turn one on today and most of the actors would still be playing the same roles. I would venture a guess that I could even fill in the gaps between now and 20 years ago based on the current plots lines. LOL!

Review by:
Jill Hart, CWAHM.com