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If you are a fan of Archie comics, do you know what did Archie and Jughead do to earn extra pocket money when they were kids? Well, they sold lemonade during their vacations.

Kids enjoy selling lemonade and they earn extra bucks. Besides spending time outside, kids learn a lesson or two about entrepreneurship. It is best to set up a lemonade stand at the end of driveway where many people walk or drive by during the busiest time of the day or weekend.

To let people know that you are selling lemonade, attract their attention by cutting each letter of the word “lemonade” from an attractive colored paper. Stick the letter cutouts on cardboard, as it will make the banner sturdy. Keep the letters of same size. Weave a lightweight cord through all the letters until they are strung together. Leave extra cord on either side of the chain so that the banner can be hanged. Hang the lemonade banner by securing the cords tightly among two trees or poles.

Take a medium sized table. Cover it with an eye catching table cover. Hang the small version of lemonade words on the opposite corner of the lemonade table. Put a large sign that mentions the price.

In a large pitcher, combine two pints of cold water, sugar syrup and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Mix well. Add ice and serve in disposable cups. Keep refilling your lemonade pitcher as and when needed.

Price your lemonade to cover all your expenses of the lemons, cups, sugar, and little profit for yourself as well.

Be courteous to everyone who visits your stand.

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Starting school is a big step for children. The fear and anxiety of being away from home is a normal growth process. Not all children handle separation in same manner. Some cling and cry, while others are happy. Be whatever your child’s reaction to the first day of school, you can make this transition easy for your child and your self with these tips:

Discuss. So before the school opens, talk about it to your child. Show your enthusiasm and excitement at the prospect of going to school. Get your child to convey his/her feelings on this. Do not force the discussion on your child if not interested. Explain that school is something to look forward to, rather than something to fear.

Before your child starts schooling, to know how he/she copes with separation, do a mock run. Leave the child at grandma or relative’s house for few hours. Trying the time away from you will lessen the separation pangs for your child on the first day.

Enroll your child in playschool or set play dates with kids who are starting school with your child. If your child sees familiar looking faces, he / she will feel comfortable on the first day of school.

On the first day, ask your child if he/she would like to carry some token like favorite toy from home. Presence of familiar object will give your child a sense of security in new surroundings.

Spend time with your child in the classroom on the first day. Introduce your kid to the teacher and other classmates. If there is an art and craft nook, involve your child in engaging activity.

If your child is still nervous, do not scold. Avoid bribing, as it could become a daily habit. Explain the concept of learning new things, soothe his / her fears and tell that you will be back to pick him / her at the end of school day.

Say a cheerful goodbye. Stand near the door and hug the child or wave out secretly from the window. And remind your child that you will return to pick him / her on time at the end of school day.

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With the arrival of the new infant, laundry work is doubled. As parents, we want to the safest, most natural products to wash our baby’s clothes. Special formulated detergents for baby’s clothes do not remove all the stains. You might have to switch to your regular washing detergents or natural laundry supplies.

Your baby’s skin is the softest; hence avoid using products like harsh detergents, perfumed fabric softeners, which can irritate your baby’s sensitive skin or spark allergies that cause rashes. Read the care label on baby’s clothing especially sleepwear before washing. It’s best to wash baby clothes separately from the rest of the laundry.

Babies’ produce large amount of laundry and with them, fast action is the best defense. Presoak stains in cold water. Water helps remove most stains and spots, especially those of fresh drool or formula. If you soak the stains under water for sometime and rub lightly with a soft bristled brush and small amount of mild soap, stains can disappear.

After trying to remove the stains, check for it before drying. If the mark remains, you will have to use some stronger washing liquid. Be sure to rinse the clothing thoroughly after treating the stains.

For breast milk, formula or food stains, soak in plain water first, then use enzyme cleaner. If the stain remains, use all-purpose stain remover and launder as usual.

For fresh oil greasy stains, cover the area with talcum powder or cornstarch. Scrap off after sometime and launder as usual.

For stains from fruits or veggies, flush with cold water, soak in 1:1 solution of rubbing alcohol and water. Launder as usual if stain vanishes. For a stubborn stain, lightly bleach the area by soaking it in solution of white vinegar and water.

Clean diaper stains by treating the area with a tbsp of ammonia diluted in a cup of water. Then wash with all-purpose stain remove and launder as usual.

If you are not keen on using chemicals on baby clothes, try these natural laundry supplies:

Baking soda: Mix this effective cleaner and fabric softener with water to form a paste. Use it on stains to absorb odors. Or just add a spoonful to presoak the clothes.

Borax: This water-soluble mineral with antiseptic, antibacterial, water softening and whitening properties is a good diaper presoak.

Washing soda: Also known as sodium carbonate, two tbsp of this strong cleansing and degreasing mineral will remove greasy stains easily.

White vinegar: This naturally acidic liquid cuts grease, softens waters and lightens dingy laundry.

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