Where there's a will, there's a way! "Get Your Hustle On"

Hi friends, 

We hear on a regular basis from parents, "It's so expensive, we don't have the money to spend on quality livestock, good supplements, camps, clinics, and supplies for our kids to compete."

The truth is, that may be true if the funding is only coming from parents. There are only so many hours in a day, and the budget may be set. But that doesn't mean the youth involved in the project can't work and help out. 

When Jordan and I were younger, we did a ton of different things to make extra money to help pay for school clothes, feed, and anything else we may have needed. 

The point of this blog is to give you guys ideas on how you can learn work ethic, build a resume, and make some money to help take you to the next level. 

Now, we are the first to tell you, you do not need to spend a ridiculous amount of money on your livestock and supplements. But we know for the busy family that may be on a tight budget, it can be tough coming up with the money it takes to raise animals and be competitive.

By learning to be resourceful, and finding ways to work, you will become more self reliant. You will no longer feel helpless, and honestly you will feel more accomplished and fulfilled in life. 

We are firm believers of learning to work from a young age. We know it is what has helped us in life, and has made us who we are.

Now parents, your probably thinking, "I don't want my kids to work. I don't want them to have the hard child hood I had when growing up. I want to be able to give them things I didn't have growing up."

We know you have the best intentions, but don't forget, the things you went through growing up. And the work you did and challenges you went through made you who you are today. 

When things are given, it is human nature not to really appreciate them as much as when we EARN it ourselves. 

Now here are a list of several things you can do to EARN your money.

1. Ask your neighbors if you can help them with chores

2. Clean horse pens for a nearby stable or a person with horses. (we did this a lot growing up!)

3. Baby sit   

4. Collect cans, glass, and plastic (we did this a lot)

5. Start a neighborhood car washing service

6. Sell candy (let people know what your fundraising for)

7. Feed animals for neighbors 

8. Sale baked goods

9. Mow lawns

10. Clean houses

11. Learn to prune trees and plants (and do it for people)

12. walk dogs

13. Grow vegetables and sell them

14. Do laundry for busy neighbors

Here are just some of the few things we thought of. You can really do anything for extra cash. As long as it it legal and with good intentions. 

People will love to help you, just let them know you are working to help pay for your livestock projects. You can even explain to them why it is so important to you.  

No more excuses! Be innovative, don't make excuses. We started Earn Purple with very little cash. We have made a lot of sacrifices, and have worked really hard. We are building Earn Purple with the money we EARN, and it is so fulfilling!  

Set goals, a budget and get to work! We know you can do it! 

The skills you will learn from working at a young age will be invaluable during your lifetime. 

With Love,

Whitney & Jordan 

Earn Purple