He is one of 31 children participating in Palominas' first Children's Entreprenuer Market. Hernandez will be selling hot dogs and drinks at the event, with his business The Drink Shop.For one Saturday —for now— the Palominas Farmer's Market is opening up space for kids to sell their products. The items available include art, jewelry, food and crafts.
" just gives them the experience of owning and running their own business," she said."It is so valuable, especially for kids who are creative." “No it doesn’t really feel like another task," Brooks said."I kinda enjoy doing this. It’s making me really happy that I’m able to do this.”“I really like creating things and painting and stuff," she said."And my mom told me about this opportunity and I knew it was an opportunity I couldn’t pass.”
“It give kids a chance for their creations to come to life and it gives them some fun activities to do and it gives them a nice memory to hold on forever,” she said.Both she and Hernandez know they have to repay the people who helped them get the supplies to start their business, before they can keep it.