July 14, 2008

Pucker Up

Kelsey Tsonton’s Lemonade Stand Secrets

Perhaps you’ve seen our buddy Kelsey Tsonton and her fabled lemonade stand around town. Don’t let the fruits of your own labor go sour: Take some tips from the 8-year-old master.

1. Hand out fliers to neighbors before the sale.

2. Decorate stand with colorful signs and balloons.

3. Make homemade lemonade by mixing syrup (1 cup sugar dissolved in 1 cup water) with 3 cups water and the juice of 4 lemons. Pour into a pitcher.

4. Store in a cooler then pour into ice-filled cups as needed.

5. Charge $1/glass and donate profits to a charity like Common Threads, which educates kids on healthy eating.

Now that’s sweet.

Tsonton’s lemonade stand can be found on Chicago’s north side during July and August. For more information on Common Threads, go to commonthreads.org.

This Week for Kids

BUY
Fooey Sample Sale
What: Shop custom-sewn tees, shorts, and sundresses in the designer’s studio.
Why: Just foo it.
When: Thurs., 7-9 p.m.
Where: 505 Chicago Ave., at South Blvd. (847-864-1730).

HEAR
Kidz Bop Live
What: Mini pop stars sing groovy songs in unison backed by a live band.
Why: Mmm, bop.
When: Thurs., 6 p.m.
Where: House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St., b/t Kinzie St. & Wacker Dr. (312-923-2000). Tickets online at hob.com.

CREATE
Drop-in Family Art Workshop
What: Learn the basics of hand-building masks, animal sculptures, or bowls from clay.
Why: You fit the mold.
When: Sat., 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: Lillstreet Art Center, 4401 N. Ravenswood Ave., at Montrose Ave. (773-769-4226).