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Kids’ Summer Earning & Saving Ideas
If you plan on having any lulls between camp sessions and family vacations this summer, you might want to consider a productive activity for your child — earning money! For kids who are getting too old for day camps, but are still too young for summer jobs, there are many ways to give them a sense of responsibility and teach them some valuable fiscal lessons. Of course, you can pay them to do chores around the house, but they can also take the initiative to go out into the neighborhood or community to find money-making opportunities, like: Babysitting/Mom’s Helper Babysitting is a little tougher to come by these days, as few parents trust tweens and preteens to stay home alone, much less care for younger children alone. But there are plenty of overwhelmed moms who could use an extra set of eyes/hands to either care for little ones while they tend to the house, or vice versa. Helping a Senior Our growing elderly population is often isolated and in need of assistance. Youngsters can offer their services to help out with indoor and outdoor duties, or even just to keep them company for periods of time. Mowing Lawns/Yard Work An […]
