Lemonade Day is celebrated today in Louisiana. More than 18,000 youth are expected to participate in this fifth annual event. This entrepreneurial event was started nationwide in 2007 as a way to teach kids more about business ownership and responsibilities. Many kids begin their business life with a lemonade stand, so this is a fun, practical way to teach finance and life skills. Lemonade Day teaches kids business and marketing skills, including financial priorities like paying back investors, opening a savings account, and donating a portion of their savings to charity. In preparation for this day in Louisiana, volunteers have stuffed backpacks for participating kids filled with educational information and marketing tools. There have been tasting contests in several cities. In Zachary, there’s a festival planned today with pet adoptions, music, food trucks, and, of course, lemonade. It’s all helping kids learn how to be business leaders, volunteers, and community activists. Sweeten your day, with a refreshing glass of lemonade from one of the young entrepreneurs at Lemonade stands. Look for stands in front of homes and businesses. If you’re not in Louisiana, check www.lemonade.org for dates in your state.
Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
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