Lorena has been thinking about starting a little business for a long time. She has come up with an idea that not only sounds like a lot of fun, but is close to the Holly Springs Public Library. They have a farmers market there on Saturday mornings starting in the spring. She wants to sell salsa there. It is almost perfect. I was getting ready to object that we would be stuck there for four hours every Saturday. Kelly reminded me that she and Christian could sell stuff there, too, and that I could go drink gourmet coffee at the Holly Springs Public Library and work on my computer!!! I really did not have an answer for that. Actually, this sounds like a great opportunity to set up a little business with books and all. Our good homeschool friends in Indiana have been quite successful at such endeavors. Their kids are involved. They learn a bunch, make some money, and it surely sounds like they have a good time, too. I told Lorena and the kids I will not be involved in any way other than as an accounting and business consultant (After all, I am going to be sitting in the library drinking gourmet coffee — one has to set their priorities!). It is their thing. They are going to have to get their offerings developed and a production plan. They are going to have to put together a decent display, etc., etc. The reality is that I would not be nearly as good at this sort of thing as Lorena–she loves it, is good at it, and I am all for it.
Wow, thanks for the honorable mention! The kids are already planning for farmer’s market this summer. Their Grandpa gave them some really cool looking display stands at the end of last year, and they can’t wait to make use of them this summer. Their Dad hasn’t gotten involved in more than a consultant role either, although Mom has to be a taxi driver and moral support! The greatest reinforcement for them is looking at the balance on their savings accounts…I’m always amazed at the parenting/nagging they do at me to get everyting ready and to the market, I’ve never had to nag or threaten once!!! So we consider it a huge success, in more ways than one. But now we are trying to figure out how to get to your farmer’s market and get some of this salsa… we have heard only rave reviews!
You bet! We know you guys have not only had a lot of fun with it, but also a lot of success. We are really looking forward to giving it a try.