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Post by belgravia on Sept 2, 2021 18:36:41 GMT
When he’s up and running please let us know. I’d love to support his venture 👏🏻
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Post by koontz on Sept 2, 2021 18:40:25 GMT
What a lovely story! You should be very proud! If he ships to Europe (that might be another fun thing for him to figure out) I would happily buy his candles!
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Post by mnmloveli on Sept 2, 2021 18:44:57 GMT
You should be very proud !!! Great to see him taking charge of his future and making plans like that.
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Post by teddyw on Sept 2, 2021 18:47:33 GMT
I love this!
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Post by beaglemom on Sept 2, 2021 19:37:24 GMT
Can't wait to see his stuff posted so all the peas can support him!!
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Post by Crack-a-lackin on Sept 2, 2021 19:38:27 GMT
That’s incredibly exciting. You should be proud.
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Post by bc2ca on Sept 2, 2021 19:41:38 GMT
I love this - thanks for sharing!
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Post by Baseballmom23 on Sept 2, 2021 19:47:30 GMT
It is wonderful to hear this! You have every reason to be proud. Yes, please let us know when the shop is up and running.
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Post by peabay on Sept 2, 2021 20:44:03 GMT
that's fantastic! I'm so happy for all of you! (and your husband is absolutely right - I work in a dayspa and can see the husbands come running in right before closing when they remember it's their wives' birthdays/anniversaries.)
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Post by scrapcat on Sept 2, 2021 21:01:52 GMT
Aw, that's some awesome. I make candles for fun and if he doesn't know already, candlescience.com is a good website for tips and ideas.
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Post by tincin on Sept 2, 2021 21:22:05 GMT
He sounds amazing. I’m impressed as hell. You have every right to be proud. My own two kids couldn’t even be bothered to fill out paperwork to receive college scholarships.
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Post by birukitty on Sept 2, 2021 21:45:42 GMT
What a wonderful post to read today! You have every reason to be proud of your bright and enterprising son. I love how you are incorporating his ideas into your homeschooling lessons. This is one of the many things I loved about homeschooling my son. You could expand this into different areas covered marketing, accounting (another Pea already mentioned this) and other aspects of the business as they come forward.
I agree-screw the IQ tests. Tests, I believe, are not an accurate measure of every person's IQ or ability to succeed. Some people do not test well. People with anxiety, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and many other factors. That doesn't mean they can't go on to success in life.
I love how you and your DH are being so supportive of your son. That means so much! I wish him much success in his new business.
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Post by cakediva on Sept 2, 2021 21:48:03 GMT
That’s so amazing!
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Post by lisae on Sept 3, 2021 1:40:10 GMT
A good job by all of you! So where is he planning to sell the candles? Will there be an Etsy shop?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2021 3:19:48 GMT
He's the best. (so are you)
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Post by karinec on Sept 3, 2021 5:36:11 GMT
That is so awesome. Yay for him!
My ex husband had an IQ test as a teenager, it was super low…they told him his job opportunities would be limited…he has a BS in computer science and currently works as a senior technical specialist for Disney Worldwide. He has worked there for over 20 years. He is, like, scary smart. So, screw test results!
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Post by Memo on Sept 3, 2021 8:11:33 GMT
That is so awesome of him! Great job to you guys as parents, also. Our oldest son has high functioning autism and we have never held him back, even if we had reservations. He has surpassed our wildest dreams! So keep encouraging, keep supporting, keep helping him learn! I would also be interested in buying a candle when he starts his venture!
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Post by CardBoxer on Sept 3, 2021 10:06:42 GMT
Oh, so wonderful! If he does mail order I’m ready to buy!
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Post by muggins on Sept 3, 2021 10:11:45 GMT
Good for him!! This reminds me of a local company in MI owned by two brothers. At 14, the older brother who has autism had his bicycle stolen and wanted to buy another. His dad loaned him the money as long as he figured out a way to repay him. So, he started making and selling soap. He’s now a business major at a local university and his younger brother oversees the daily running of the company. They have the best soaps and body butters! expeditionsoaps.com/about-us#7f5a13bd-63f0-4d5e-89e5-066354bbfc92
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Post by Basket1lady on Sept 3, 2021 10:30:15 GMT
Good for him!
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Post by TankTop on Sept 3, 2021 10:33:19 GMT
I love this so much!
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Post by AmandaA on Sept 3, 2021 11:03:25 GMT
That makes me so happy for all three of you. I know you are here in IN and I would encourage you to look up Antique Candle Co if you don’t know their story. It is a hugely successful business in Lafayette that the owner started from scratch with just a few hundred dollars of supplies. He might find her story encouraging and inspiring.
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Post by cat2007 on Sept 3, 2021 12:55:41 GMT
Wow! Congratulations to all of you!
Please, do post his wares when he is up and running!
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Post by mikklynn on Sept 3, 2021 12:57:01 GMT
I love his idea. Please share with us when he is ready to sell his products.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2021 16:21:05 GMT
SOOOO very happy for your DS. My DD has some learning disabilities as well, and I know how heartbreaking it can be to watch them struggle. Walk on with all your proudness and let that flag fly!!!!! I would LOVE to see some pics! If the shipping wasn't RIDICULOUS to Morocco, I would love to order some as well. Good luck to him!
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