Every year on our "Big Summer To Do" the kids always want to have a lemonade stand, but this year they wanted to do it differently. Megan and Lucy decided on having different flavored freezies and wanted to call their stand Harry Potter Popsicles. They were also positive they wanted to save their earnings for Harry Potter souvenirs. Turns out that was the easy part.
A price point could not be determined by the girls. Megan wanted to price them high ($1) so they would make more money. Lucy wanted to sell them cheap (.25) so they would sell more. Dave and I sat back and listened to their conversations which was pretty insightful and humorous for a 6 and 8 year old.
It was decided upon having a "donation jar" where people could donate what they felt like. They then easily came up with "Harry Potter" Esq names for their Potter Popsicles including Purple Potion, Orange Ogre and Blue Blast.
I wish I could say they racked in so much money that it paid for their desired wands and broomsticks. It didn't.
They sat outside for 2.5 hours Sunday afternoon. Our street had never been so deserted. It was devoid of all signs of life. Finally, a classmate of Megan's and her mom walked by. They took 4 Freezies and promised to return with money. They didn't. Neighbor girls came by and got 2. That was the only sale.
I am sure there is a life lesson somewhere in this to be had. In time that will come. Right now I am trying to find freezer space for all these freezies...
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