Taking the Reins to Earn Extra Money Two Mount Brydges youngsters took the initiative this past market season to earn money for extra horseback riding les- sons. Mackenzie Cornelius (12) started her own business in the fall of 2024 and encouraged her sister, Stella (9) to do the same. Both entrepreneurs, who moved to Mount Brydges in 2022, found great success selling their products at various markets this past summer. “I couldn’t find a way to make money, since I’m too young to get a job,” explains Mackenzie. “We went to the Strathroy market and thought it’d be fun to have a business there.” “Kenzie en - couraged me to do one too so we could work on our businesses together,” adds Stella. Mackenzie’s business is Twilight Lip Care and involves making and selling lip care products like gloss, oil, and scrub. She has already expanded to include body butter and scrubs. Under the brand name Stella’s Soaps, Stella sells soap, bath tea, and bug bite tinctures she makes with her mom, Jaime. Mackenzie learned to make her products from YouTube and researching on the internet. “Some recipes didn’t work well. I had to learn about the different ingredients and how to adjust the formulas.” For Stella, it’s the creativity that intrigues her. “I love making new soap combinations and keep a book of all my ideas.” Mackenzie and Stella’s first foray into business not only netted them extra cash, but it also gave them opportunities to meet
Mackenzie and Stella at the market
new people as well as learn how to run a business, assess their market, and manage their cash flow. Parents, Jaime and Mike Cornelius, ensure the girls follow a system where a percentage of their net income goes towards savings and repaying their start-up costs, which they borrowed from their mom and dad. “We are so proud of how the girls have grown,” adds Jaime. “They encourage each other and work together. It’s heartwarm - ing to see as parents.” You will find Twilight Lip Care and Stella’s Soaps at local Christ - mas markets this year and if you can’t wait, visit StellasSoaps. square.site and TwilightLipCare.square.site. Photo courtesy of the Cornelius family
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