Comments | autumnreign: Ya...I want da cheezy-poof.

autumnreign

Ya...I want da cheezy-poof.

Oct 26, 2010 10:52

So, as most of you know, Tim and I are without income. We're not like...Starvin Marvin poor, but like almost Kenny poor. Thankfully my parents, and food stamps are helping to keep us from having to eat creamed corn, creamed corn, and uh...creamed corn ( Read more... )

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Add'l Ideas... ladyskada October 26 2010, 15:42:42 UTC

Age 12 - Any babysitting gigs in the area? Also maybe being a pet sitter? Or advertise @ the local centers (The French-speaking Richelieu International Club comes to mind) & at the town library as a PC or computer tutor for adults.

Re: Add'l Ideas... autumnreign October 26 2010, 16:56:00 UTC

I love the computer tutoring idea! She'd be better at that than babysitting, still babysitting is well within her potential as well. Good thoughts!

Re: Add'l Ideas... ladyskada October 26 2010, 18:17:48 UTC

And if you have her write up a plan for how she'll market her stuff (Etsy or tutoring, etc.) and keep a track of how she prices everything - could be used for combined math & social studies work, right? =D

ms_lorelei October 26 2010, 16:00:17 UTC

The only thing about Etsy is that they charge you a listing fee up front, so be prepared for that. But it's a good idea, and good fortune to you all!

fee? autumnreign October 26 2010, 16:50:13 UTC

That sounds daunting. How much is the fee? Do you know?

Re: fee? ms_lorelei October 26 2010, 17:00:00 UTC

Well, my only experience is that it cost me $20 to list 50 loaves of bread selling at $5 each with $3.50 shipping. Check it out, though.

iarwain October 26 2010, 19:42:24 UTC

I think it's an awesome idea.

I'm also in the "pretty dang po" situation but also still eating thanks to a little help from friends & family.

If you're in Nashua, we should get together some time. I'd love to help you out. I've got a wholesale account on a server, so I could provide web space in exchange for a good plug for Just Works...

maighread October 27 2010, 03:49:22 UTC

Wow, I wish you guys were closer - I could totally use a pet sitter! Usually once or twice a month.

Depending on what she's making, you might think about craft fairs too.