About Today: The Lemonade Stand

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Today From Bob Schulties, your About Today Editor My 10-year-old daughter (let's call her Boo because...that's what I call her, but don't tell her I told you so) wanted an iPad. I explained to her that times are tight, and until we had a little more money, she'd have to wait. So when Mrs. Bob was planning a garage sale, I suggested to Boo that maybe she bake some of her famous pumpkin bread. In three weekends, she baked and sold enough pumpkin bread to buy herself a new iPad! Anyway, I'm using this newsletter as an announcement that I'm quitting my job to go into the pumpkin-bread-selling business. I should be able to put my daughter out of business in about two weeks. Homemade Lemonade I don't buy drinks from the local kids--not because there's anything wrong with the drinks, but I find it weird to walk around with an open cup. And if I drink it at the stand, I feel like I have to make small talk with a little kid. I don't have anything to say to a little kid I don't know. Eventually, it'll come up that there's no Santa, and I'll be hated. Have you made this? How to Make Lemon Sugar All About Meyer Lemons Search Related Topics:  lemonade  lemon recipes  citrus fruit recipes What Really Sells at Bake Sales At the Bob Bakery we don't have a huge variety, but what we make we make really, really well. So this list has a ton of great ideas, but I recommend picking just one or two and perfecting them. But if you pick the pumpkin bread, I'm gonna have to sic Mr. Peterson on you (he'll shed you into submission). The best-selling bake sale goodies. The Ultimate Brownie Video: THE Best Cookies Search Related Topics:  cookie recipes  bar cookies  special cake recipes Baking With Your Children At this point, Boo can do 95% of what's needed in the kitchen. It's just the oven that she's afraid of, and until she feels she's ready, I'll handle that part. I've also convinced her that if the pumpkin bread is perfect, it's because I took it out of oven at the right time. Lemonade Stand Math Helping Grandchildren Understand Money Matters Search Related Topics:  baking with kids  special cake recipes  Thinking of Opening Your Own Restaurant? There are some jobs harder than opening a brand new restaurant, but only a few. And who wants to be a lion tamer, teacher, cat wrangler or Ring Ding taster? OK, OK, I'll be the Ring Ding taster. But I'm doing it to take one for the team. Dreaming of your own restaurant? Here Are The Basics For Starting a Restaurant How to Write a Menu For Your Restaurant Related Searches Easy Cooking Recipes Food Recipes Kitchen Recipes Bread Recipes Free Recipes Featured Articles The Best George Jones Songs Attract Insect-Eating Birds to Your Garden Which Presidential Elections Were Won By a Landslide? How to Win Back Custody of Your Children How to Look Younger 10 Things Every Cook Should Know   More from About.com 10 Easy Ways to Look Thinner Don't wait until you've lost those first pounds to make these simple, slimming changes. Read more...> Create a Shared Photo Stream Sharing your photo stream with friends and family is a great way to keep in touch. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

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