Weeks 13 & 14 (11/28 - 12/11)

We did it! We started a business. Check it out...

Here's the letter I sent to help get us started. It outlines the process we went through.

Good Morning Friends & Neighbors,

This weekend our girls will have the experience of going into (and out of) business. We have been studying entrepreneurship as part of our homeschool curriculum. For the culminating learning experience, the girls were given the task of starting their own business. After great debate on whether to offer a service or product, they decided to do what they do best and that is craft. They secured a loan from the Bank of Mom & Dad, procured all the materials, created MANY products, and finally worked on an advertising campaign and now they are ready to share it all with you!

So, this Saturday 12/10, The Crafting Kids invite you to our home starting at 9 a.m. for a Holiday Bazaar. They will offer handmade crafts such as bracelets, soaps, ornaments, and games. In addition there will be a mountain of yummy treats like fudge, old-fashioned peanut brittle, and buckeyes. There is much more however supplies are limited, so come early.

Finally, because this is a school project, each girl has selected a charity to donate her proceeds to. Madelyn will be donating her share to Animal Humane New Mexico. Catherine will be donating her proceeds to Susan G. Komen for the Cure (in honor of her Aunt Kelly), and Chloe will be donating to the Roadrunner Food Bank.

We thank you all for your support of our girls and their learning endeavors! We hope to see you tomorrow.

-Heather

Our girls waiting for business! They did a great job selling for two days in 40 degree weather.







The business broke even on the first day and made a $75 profit on day two. Each girl donated $25 to her charity. They learned something in every content area during this experience. For example, they observed how glycerin can change from solid to liquid then back to solid again during our soapmaking. They also did quite a bit of mental math when figuring totals and calculating change. They practiced public speaking and we got to know our village a little better. The best part for them was the crafting though! We are very proud of all their efforts.