A perfect summer memory created this week. My children have been plotting for a while with our lovely new neighbours to set up a lemonade stand. I finally relented yesterday and agreed they could try it today and preparations began in earnest immediately. Along with stand building, price negotiations and profit sharing, there was a huge marketing campaign underway at the pool during their swimming lessons this morning. Despite nearly being rained out, they set up shop and within 5 minutes there was a steady stream of customers. It was amazing!
I made a few quick phone calls to neighbours to make sure that at least they'd get a few takers, but I was staggered at the amount of people who we didn't know who stopped and supported their little enterprise. In the end they sold out within an hour and a half and had to turn people away! Needless to say they were elated with their success and I feel very grateful that we live in an area where people are so kind and generous.
July 22, 2010
That's so cute!!
Posted by: Petit Filoux | July 23, 2010 at 03:49 AM
just wonderful ~ love the inventivness and creativity of kids!
A happy Summer holiday to you x
Posted by: ginny | July 23, 2010 at 04:48 AM
Fantastic...I think the bunting and the British flag did the trick...people can't resist a little nostalgia!
Posted by: Sew Create It - Jane | July 23, 2010 at 04:53 AM
Oh brilliant! I would have bought some, definitely.
Posted by: Emma | July 23, 2010 at 04:59 AM
So sweet. I can't see that working over here, somehow - though we do have more roadside egg and veg stands these days, so maybe ...
Posted by: dottycookie | July 23, 2010 at 05:07 AM
How nice too for the children to see that support from their community. Lemonade stands (not that we have them in London) always make me think of Charlie Brown.
Posted by: claire | July 23, 2010 at 05:08 AM
Do they have a plan for their profit?
Posted by: tracey petersen | July 23, 2010 at 10:02 AM
Yes, it was all part of the plan to go and see Despicable Me. They'll just about cover it if we go on a Tuesday (always half price)!
Posted by: Lina | July 23, 2010 at 11:59 AM
What a lovely idea, sweet signs and enticing bunting!
Posted by: French Knots | July 24, 2010 at 03:07 AM
Oh Joy - wish I were close enough for a cup.
Posted by: Ali | July 24, 2010 at 02:02 PM
Love that! I've been wondering what the kids and I are gonna do to fill our days during August, and I think I've got an idea...for one day, at least!
Posted by: Paige | July 24, 2010 at 09:29 PM
There is nothing better than a lemonade stand!
Posted by: jessica | July 25, 2010 at 02:46 PM
That's so adorable. They will no doubt always remember that.
Posted by: Florence | July 25, 2010 at 04:39 PM