Two weekends ago, Addie decided it was time to start a fresh squeezed lemonade stand outside of our house. Over those two days, she did really well for herself and netted a little less than $20.
This past weekend we decided to step up our game, and sell not only lemonade but also snowcones. We have the ice shaving machine and bought four flavors of syrup. Well, this turned out to be the next best idea since sliced bread. People are so nostalgic about eating a snowcone! Most commented they haven't had one since they were really little. Some customers even asked if she would be open during the weekdays. We had to tell them it's a weekend gig only.
Addie and Ben had their fair share of snowcones too. You know, it's important to quality test the merchandise.
Just a cute one of our saleslady. She's really a great salesperson. People can't resist her. Her recommendation is the "American flag, which is blue raspberry and you can choose your red--either strawberry or cherry."
It was actually amusing because after the first day, people actually sought us out looking for them! We had one police officer stop the first day and get a snowcone. Then on Sunday we had another police officer stop and get one. Next thing we know two more officers show up asking for Addie, because the other one had radioed that Addie was selling snowcones! Too funny.
It's also been a great lesson in business for her. At first she wasn't so thrilled with the idea that she had to reimburse us for the initial goods. Now, she seems ok with the concept.
Oh and through this all, Ben is quite happy to sample the goods, but he tells us "come get me when there's a customer."
2 comments:
We feel kinda left out here. Maybe this weekend gig might be expanded by opening a "branch" table in the yard during the family cookout before Wendy's graduation . . . Just a thought.
Can't wait to see you all! Love,
LouLou and Bub
With a smile like that, I imagine she just makes more and more money...
love,
Onkteb
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