any ideas on what i can due today with my 17yr 14yr old and 6yr thats outdoor and fairly cheap?
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Hi, I have some suggestions. You can go fishing. That is always a winner for everyone. When it gets warmer out the kids, and you can swim, if it's permitted. You can go bowling. Or skating. And at home, you can cook out, and invite friends over. there's the library. there are other things, I'm sure, but there are a few suggestion. I hope you all agree on something, and have a great time, whatever it will be.
414628
Well, have your parent(s) check your state's website for work age - you may be able to get a part-time job. You could maybe get a paper route, or since the weather is getting nicer out (I don't know where you live), you could offer to cut lawns - doing a really good job will get more money and referals to cut other people's lawns. And, if you do the lawns long enough - you could turn it into a business. If there are elderly in your neighborhood - offer to pick up light groceries (milk, bread...) for them, take pets for walks, do yard work in the warm months, shovel snow in the winter. Ask parents if there's any work around the house, outside of regular chores, that you could help with. I'm sure you are a resourceful kid, and I've given you some ideas for you to build on.  Good luck!
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Assuming the kids are 3 to 5 years of age I suggest that you visit your local public library. In addition to borrowing books, they may have scheduled book readings, plays and children's movie viewings. You would be wise to call ahead to see what they offer and if they have other neighborhood  activity suggestions.  Chances are they will.
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Check local thrift stores and consignment shops.\nTalk with those who deal in electronics.  I've discovered many useful computer systems (Gateway 2000s', PowerMacs) for around $20-$50 each.  Even bought a few.  They work great with old software from ebay with the kids' ages you have.
378037
You can help out your neighbors.  And maybe make a few bucks at the same time.  Mow the lawn, pull weeds, walk someone's dog, clean up the dog poop in back yard, babysit, wash cars....  The last two years I wish I could find a teenager to help me out when I needed it.  And I would've gladly paid for the help.  \n\nMake some sort of flyer to pass out to the neighbors to "advertise".
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You could try the local newspaper office. They are always looking for kids to sell subscriptions, deliver newspapers, or other things. Also, you might want to try a workforce center in your town - they might not be able to help you given your age, but they can point you in the right direction. As for the babysitting thing, why don't you get your mom's permission and hang up flyers at your church (if you go) or at mom/dad's work (if they will allow you to do so)? It sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders. Keep your head up, you'll get it. Good luck!
723257
Pay? pfffft.....take them to the soup kitchen. It's a bargain. *wink*\n\n(just as a suggestion...dress down. No need for sunday best)
34645
get a job- yard work, babysitting, \nchores for $ from mummy & daddy
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Im 13 too, and I asked this question on yahoo answers a few times. Ive found out that there are SO many things you can do! \n\nMake balloon boquets (if you have access to helium)\nteach computer to elderly people or people who are just clueless\ndog walker\nelderly helper\nflyer distributor (hand out flyers for a company)\ngift basket maker\ngift wrapper- its time for the holidays! =)\nGrocery deliverer\nhouse checker (check houses while other people are away)\nmake jewelry\nassemble new products for people\nphotograh pictures at partys\nprice shopper (find a low price for somoeno)\npaint rocks so they look cute\nmake signs\nshovel snow- its almost time for the big blizzards!\n\ni got all these ideas out of a book I borrowed form the library yesterday called- Better Than A Lemonade Stand\nits by Daryl Bernstein. it tells you how to do these things and what to charge. I really suggest you check it out from your library too, it has so many great Ideas for us minors!!! :) I also suggest getting the book What Color Is Your Piggy Bank?\n\nI hope I helped! :)
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Try art/music/theater day camps to keep them engaged.  Although they aren't specifically academic, they might be a chance to try something new in a lower-stakes environment.
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scavenger hunt at the park....a friend did that once...parents and children all had fun!!!
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mow the lawn\nbaby sit\nwash cars
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If I were you I'd make flyers with a phone number and special skills. For instance you could make one saying "available: dog walker, dishwasher, weeding, odd jobs, baby sitting. responsible 15 year old with some experience" and distribute them around your neighbourhood.
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Offer to babysit for families in your neighborhood or church.  Get a paper route.\n\nSome states allow the hiring of 14 & 15 year-olds, usually with restrictions.  In PA, you can only work 3 hours a day during the school week, can't work past 7:00 PM and so on.
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move back into your parents house or go on welfare. or if you are in 5th grade get bubble gum machines and set them all over town and make money, mow peoples lawns for 5 bucks and save up for that nintendo ds
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try dish soap and water... you can just get the cheap stuff, add it to water and let them have fun
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offer to help with your neighbours gardening. or ask your parents for extra pocket money. go to your local newsagents and see if they need any help with stocking shelfs etc