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Hello Friends and Happy Monday!
Chasing the Dream Entrepreneurship Camp sponsored by The Money School of Delaware provided youngsters between the ages of 9-13, an opportunity to learn the basics of starting a business. Last Thursday they were given the tools and a venue to showcase what they had learned.
A miniature Marketplace was set up in Rodney Square in Wilmington where the campers had an opportunity to sell their products, which included body scrubs, hand crafted jewelry, sunglasses, candy, plants, lemonade, popcorn, metal sculptures even hourly math tutoring sessions.
These young entrepreneurs obviously also learned another very important lesson, the value of customer satisfaction. They greeted each passerby with a smile and eagerly answered questions about their products.
There was a heavy downpour on and off during the day but that did not stop people from coming out to support. There was a steady stream of customers as well as WDEL Radio personality, Amy Cherry and a 6ABC News cameraman.
I was truly impressed with not only the products these entrepreneurs had created, but how each of their personalities and positive attitudes showed brightly despite the dark clouds looming overhead.
Kudos to The Money School of Delaware for supporting the youth of today with their futures of tomorrow.
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World’s Longest Yard Sale
Posted on: August 3, 2013
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Hello Friends and Happy Saturday!
Here we are again, the 1st Saturday of the month so you know where to find me – set up at Dutch Country Farmers Market in Middletown. I am still trying to purge household items, clothing, books, shoes anything I don’t need in order to make a few extra dollars and leave less to pack or donate when we decide to downsize.
As in most states you’ll find community yard sales, but did you know that the longest yard sale starts in North Addison, Michigan and goes through to Gadsen, Alabama? It is 690 miles long and people stake out their front yards along Hwy 127 for 4 days to sell new and used items!
According to the 127sale.com website, the yard sale officially starts the first Thursday in August and runs through to the following Sunday but this year it started on the 1st. People travel from the North, South, East and West some make it an annual event renting RV’s and camping out year after year. “An exchange of cultures with a common goal; to look, buy and sale!”
Can you imagine taking a week’s vacation to go to a Yard Sale? Oh well, I’ll just stick with my little space in the parking lot on the first Saturday of the month from April to November!
Flea Markets are fun because you never know what you’ll find!
Nicole and Susan of Mom & Chick Custom T-Shirts
Tastefully Simple Consultant Keira Miller
For the ultimate shoe lover!
This school desk is refinished, but did you ever carve your initials into yours?
Have a fantastical day – Smooches!
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 July 15, 2013
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  Chillin’, Grillin’, and … Money School Classes! Roth Conversion Tues., July 16 Time: 6:30-7:30pm Brandywine Hundred Library Mark Nehra, CFP, Waddell & Reed, Inc. There Must be a Hole in My Pocket Tues., July 16 Time: 6-7:30pm Milford Public Library Lisa Spellman, Department of Justice Lunch and Learn: Have Faith in Money Clubs Thurs., July 18 Time: Noon-1:30pm Claymont Community Center Alisha Thompson-Adams, Primerica
Strategic Ways to Get Out of Debt Mon., July 22 Time: 6-7:30pm Kent County Library Rod Hausmann Social Security Benefits Mon., July 22 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Newark Library Ed Mink, Mallard Advisors, LLC Show Me My Money Tues., July 23 Time: 6-7:30pm Elsmere Library Whitney Singer, Clarifi
Foreclosure Prevention Wed., July 24 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Bear Library Mary Rammel, CCCS of MD and DE Good Credit for Life Wed., July 24 Time: 6:30-8pm Brandywine Hundred Library Whitney Singer, Clarifi Lunch & Learn- Get Your Ducks in a Row Wed., July 24 Time: 12noon-1:30pm Claymont Community Center Denise Freeman, NCALL Research How to Start a Nonprofit Sat., July 27 Time: 10-11:30am Brandywine Hundred Library Tinesar Forrest, Ty Enterprise, LLC Women Empowered to Financially Thrive Mon., July 29 Time: 7-8:30pm Bear Library Alisha Thompson-Adams, Primerica Around the World in 80 Minutes Mon., July 29 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Newark Library Paul Baumbach, CFA, CFP, ChFC, Mallard Advisors, LLC |
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April Showers Bring Money School Classes!
Take Control! What Everyone Needs to Know About Basic Estate Planning
Wed., April 24, 6:00-8:00pm
Newark Free Library
Guest Instructor – Mary Culley, Morris James LLP
Show Me My Money
Wed., April 24, 7:00-9:00pm
Hockessin Library
Whitney Singer, Clarifi
Money Matters- Budgeting
Wed., April 24, 12noon-1:30pm
Claymont Community Center
Guest Instructor – Nicole Henri, Citizens
Light Lunch Provided!
Foreclosure Prevention
Fri., Apr. 26, 2:00-4:00pm
Elsmere Library
Mary Rammel, CCCS of MD and DE
DSHA Homebuyer Fair
Sat., April 27, 8:30am-4:00pm
Christiana Hilton
Guest Instructor – Delaware State Housing Authority
Business Fashion Savvy on a Shoe String Budget
Sat., Apr. 27, 12:30-3:00pm
Hillcrest Bellefonte Learning Ctr.
Dr. Jay Macklin, Direct Sales & Home Based Business Network
Understanding Your Credit Report
Mon., April 29, 7:00-9:00pm
Hockessin Library
Whitney Singer, Clarifi
Lunch and Learn: Financial Literacy for the Business Owner
Wed., May 1, 12noon-1:30pm
Claymont Community Center
Dinette Rivera, Rivera Business Development Group
Light lunch provided
Do It Yourself Savings
Thurs., May 2, 12noon-1:30pm
Claymont Community Center
Sharon Ann Boland, Citi Community Development
Strategies for Collecting Social Security
Mon., May 6, 6:00-7:00pm
Newark Library
Michael Connor, WSFS Investments
Finding Balance In Your Budget
Mon., May 6, 6:00-7:00pm
Elsmere Library
Steven Lucas, Edward Jones
Business Travel Savings/Tax Tips
Mon., May 6, 6:00-8:00pm
Hillcrest Bellefonte Learning Ctr.
Dr. Jay Macklin, Direct Sales & Home Based Business Network
Show Me My Money
Mon., May 6, 6:00-8:00pm
Kirkwood Library
Whitney Singer, Clarifi
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Top Blogger of The Week – Sverve
Posted on: April 20, 2013
This was such an honor and a great way to start the weekend!
Follow me to Sverve – Where Mom Bloggers Connect with Businesses for Money Earning Opportunities
Sverve connects female social media influencers and businesses for win-win partnerships. Finding and working with the right partner can lead to countless valuable collaborations. Their mission is to bring transparency to the industry, help talented content creators come out of the shadows and into the influencer spotlight, and make it easy and affordable for businesses to find and work with them.
Fashion and Fun after Fifty 