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www.FredParent.NET 47 WINDOW WASHING Offering your services for this dreaded task is sure to be a success. If you get the job, make sure your parents know the homeowner and approve of you going inside. Clean the interior of all win- dows, including doors, and don't forget to open the windows and clean the ledges and tracks. Offer to do exterior windows that you're tall enough to reach without a ladder. Ask permission to hose them down to remove loose dirt. Then wash and dry them by hand. LIFE'S A ZOO Pet owners who don't like to kennel are often in a dilemma at vacation time. Pass out fliers in your neighborhood, and offer to pet sit. Do the sit- ting in your home, garage, or fenced yard, if your parents agree. Otherwise, make regular visits to the pet's home. Be responsible, and do exactly as the pet owner instructs, for both your safety and the pet's. WEEDS AWAY Are weeds taking over your neighbors' flower- beds? Then offer to get them back into shape. Before you get started, find out which are plants, or flowers that have not yet bloomed. When in doubt, ask before you pull them. Wear gloves to protect your hands, and hose the ground lightly to loosen roots. Pull weeds from rock beds, shrubbery and cement cracks. Then dispose of them properly. ages & stages DOLLARS FOR DUDS Have you hit another growth spurt? Ask your parents if you can con- sign your clothing and split the profits. Look for consignment shops in the yellow pages under "resale," "clothing – used," or "consign- ment." Find out their policies, and then get your clothing ready. Wash and dewrinkle, then hang or fold it neatly. Don't forget shoes, jackets, and pajamas, too. WHO'S WALKING WHO? If you're looking for a new sum- mer pal, why not make it man's best friend? Pass out fliers to offer your pet walking services. MAKE IT SHINE Round up your friends and get ready for some cool, wet fun! Hold a car wash in your drive- way or a parking lot, with permission from the property owner. Make a large colorful "Car Wash" sign, and include your cost, no more than your local car wash charges. Have your supplies handy: a bucket of soapy water, rags or sponge, a hose, and plenty of dry towels. Tips for Business Success Get your parents' permission before accepting a job, and make sure they know where you'll be. Dress for the type of job, and wear old clothes if they could be ruined. Discuss payment in advance to avoid disputes or hard feelings. Do your best. Not only will you earn respect and feel good about yourself, it will likely affect whether you are hired again and can use that person as a reference. If you make a mistake, don't ignore it or try to cover it up. Inform your employer, offer your apologies and ask what can be done. Your honesty will likely make your employer overlook the error. Be on time. Call right away if you'll be late or can't make it.