- Set up your sale area use tables to lay items out, display clothing hung up; you want to create an area so people can browse and shop in comfort - Get checkout area ready have plenty of change; spare bags; calculator; newspaper (to wrap fragile items); paper & pens Night before sale

- Put up signs - Make some refreshments and have a radio ready to play some soft background music Morning of sale

- Make sure your house is locked up and fully secure don't want to give buyers opportunity to snoop around - Open gates/door to your sale greet all customers with a freindly smile and "hello!"; be prepared to bargain with buyers Right after sale

- Take signs down not only is this courteous to environment, but you might incur a fine or penalty if you don't - Count your money and rejoice!

Then she went at sat at table and beamed. I told her thank you for being such a big help to Mom.

She said, 'I love to be a helper, Mom.'

My heart melted. She was so happy and proud to have made dinner. She was so pleased to play such an important role in making dinner.

And, once again, I was reminded how vital it is to make our kids feel important. It's just as necessary for development of their self-worth as activities we are so careful to include to progress their motor development.

It's more than just a can of green beans - it was playing important role.