Lemonade Stand Refresher

Did you know that your favorite hobby could be the start of your first business?

That’s right! Whether you love drawing, baking cupcakes, walking dogs, or making bracelets—your hobby is more powerful than you think. It could be the very thing that helps you become a real young entrepreneur!

Here’s how you can turn your passion into a profit:

🌟 Step 1: What’s Your Hobby?

Start by thinking about what you love to do in your free time.
Do you:

Draw cartoon characters?
Help in the garden?
Make friendship bracelets?
Bake treats with your family?

Whatever it is, if you enjoy it, that’s a great place to begin!

💡 Step 2: Spark Your Business Idea

Now, let’s get creative!
Ask yourself: How can I share this with others?

Here are a few examples:

If you love drawing, you could sell custom bookmarks or coloring pages.
If you bake, maybe you could offer mini cupcake boxes at a lemonade stand.
If you like walking your own dog, ask neighbors if they need help with theirs.

All it takes is one idea to start something BIG.

🛠️ Step 3: Get Your Tools Together

Once you’ve got your idea, make a little list of things you’ll need.
Don’t worry—you can start small!

For example:

A bracelet business might need string, beads, and a little table.
A baking business might need ingredients and some cute packaging.
A dog-walking service might just need a notebook to keep track of customers.

Need help planning? Check out our Lemonade Stand Kids books—each one shows how a kid like you took their idea and made it happen!

📚 Real Stories, Real Inspiration

Gracie’s Lemonade Stand started with her love for sweet treats.
Manny’s Yard Sale began with a simple clean-up project.
Kat’s Flowers bloomed from her joy of gardening.
Danny’s Snow Shovel came from his helpful heart during winter.

Each story shows how something small turned into something AMAZING!

🧁 Example: Meet Ava, the Mini-Baker!

Ava loved baking mini muffins with her grandma every weekend. One day, she decided to pack a few extras in cute paper boxes and sell them at her neighborhood lemonade stand.

She added fun flavors like blueberry blast and banana-choco-chip, and even made a “Buy 5, Get 1 Free” punch card. Soon, she had regular customers—and a growing business she was proud of!

Her hobby didn’t just fill tummies—it filled her piggy bank, too. 💰

📣 Ready to Start?

Ask yourself:
💭 What do I love doing?
🛍️ How can I share it with others?
🚀 What’s one step I can take today?