Donut Friday

On Wednesday, Luke saw a remote control airplane at the store that he wanted really really bad. I told him he could work and earn some money for it or that maybe he could ask Santa for it for Christmas. Christmas was WAY too long of a wait, so we brainstormed some ideas of ways he could earn money. His favorite idea was selling donuts on the corner in the morning.

My parents live on a corner and right behind their house is an elementary school. The school starts at 7:50 every morning and for the 15 minutes before school starts it's grid lock traffic. You can't even get out of the driveway because of all the cars. Annoying? Yes--if you have to get out of the driveway. Captive audience? Yes. It's perfect for donut selling. There's even a really good donut shop right down the hill.

Business was slow at first. People were in a hurry to get their kids to school. But it picked up as people were leaving. Some even promised their kids they'd go back and buy them a donut and save it for them for after school. He sold 10 donuts, which was perfect. He got to eat one and gave one to Grandpa for helping.

Sprinkles were the best sellers, so we'll be sure to get more of those for next time. And the chocolate bars went fast to the little girls who love chocolate. ( = Many said if they would have known they would have brought cash. So next time we'll make a sign and put it out the day before.

It was a great experience for him. We counted the money. He learned about $5 bills vs. $1. He worked on manners and friendliness. We also talked about using a napkin to pick up the donuts and having clean hands. We also learned about patience and waiting for the sale. One lady was on a walk and asked if he would wait so she could go home and grab some cash. She gave him a $3 tip. (Such nice neighbors)

He's forgotten the plane now. I told him if he keeps doing this and saving his money he could buy a Disneyland pass. Who can resist a kindergartner with a box of donuts? He's just shy enough to melt all the mommies, and he's got LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION going for him.

Luke, you just sold a dozen donuts, where are you going? (Disneyland?)