Not too long ago, No. 2 brought his own money to the grocery store and wanted to buy a pack of gum. He asked if it would be ok if he bought extra and sold pieces to his brothers, and at the time, I just shrugged and said, “Ok, if you think they’ll buy it, but don’t be upset if they don’t.” Well, I’ll be darned … that kid made a killin’ selling pieces of gum for 25¢ apiece! (Someone has learned the value of wholesale vs. resale.)

My lil' 2nd grade entrepreneur

With his big brother’s success fresh on his mind, No. 3 announced that he was selling his silly band collection (molded rubber bands that kids wear as bracelets; they come in myriad shapes, colors and brands). He even made a sign to hawk his wares.

After the sale, he shook his piggy bank to show me how much money he made from his four brothers. It sounded like a lot, but I don’t think he bothered counting it. Not bad for a 2nd grader! 😉

Today, it’s rubber band bracelets. Ten years from now, it might be tutoring or lawn care. Twenty years from now, it might be his own business!