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<p>[QUOTE="LIbraryLady, post: 295022, member: 1629"]I like to put boxes of free stuff by the curb, with a big sign that sez free. Most people can't resist stopping for a peek.</p><p>Also, I get lots of $1 and $5 dollar bills, as well some change, to have at the ready. I count that up the night before, and write out the amount, so I don't forget to deduct it when I'm counting. I like knowing exactly how much I've made.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also, I use a good, well made, canvas fanny pack with several compartments for the cash. It's around my waist, compartments in front. No cash box - bec. I'm on my own most of the time. Once family gets up, I'll hand them some $$ to take inside, so the fanny pack doesn't get to heavy. I also let my german shepherd dog watch through the glass door. That makes it easy to say "no" when people ask to use my bathroom.</p><p><br /></p><p>I put on sunscreen; and I have a lawn chair with a bottle of soda or water by my closed garage door so I can rest between customers. If you have a beverage out there, have one with a cap or lid that you can close, in case it gets knocked over. </p><p><br /></p><p>And have fun![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="LIbraryLady, post: 295022, member: 1629"]I like to put boxes of free stuff by the curb, with a big sign that sez free. Most people can't resist stopping for a peek. Also, I get lots of $1 and $5 dollar bills, as well some change, to have at the ready. I count that up the night before, and write out the amount, so I don't forget to deduct it when I'm counting. I like knowing exactly how much I've made. Also, I use a good, well made, canvas fanny pack with several compartments for the cash. It's around my waist, compartments in front. No cash box - bec. I'm on my own most of the time. Once family gets up, I'll hand them some $$ to take inside, so the fanny pack doesn't get to heavy. I also let my german shepherd dog watch through the glass door. That makes it easy to say "no" when people ask to use my bathroom. I put on sunscreen; and I have a lawn chair with a bottle of soda or water by my closed garage door so I can rest between customers. If you have a beverage out there, have one with a cap or lid that you can close, in case it gets knocked over. And have fun![/QUOTE]
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