I can crochet, so I started making blankets. I made one for my mom and one for my brother for Christmas. Then my friend's mom saw my blankets and wanted one. She paid $40 for a big blanket. I have also made two baby blankets for $15 each.

Aimee, age 12, Texas

This game can be played with one friend or a whole group. One person begins the game by choosing a word that can be broken into two words (for example, baseball). The next person will take the last word of the compound word (in this case, ball) and make a new word that starts with that word (such as ballroom). If someone gets stumped, she's out. If you play with a group, the last person remaining gets to start the game again with a new word.

Sequoyah, age 12, Wisconsin

Put caramel candies and chocolate chips on top of a few saltines and ask an adult to melt them for a few seconds in the microwave. It's a great snack!

Sada, age 10, Montana

What do planets read?
Comet books!

Frances, age 11, North Carolina

To help yourself study for a test, eat something with a rich scent, such as an orange, while you are studying. When you take your test, put on some orange lip balm or orange-scented lotion. Studies have shown that the scent will actually bring back some of your memories of studying!

Callie, age 12, Maryland

If you love the outdoors, try this craft. Decorate the front of a small notebook with artwork of some of your favorite things from nature, such as magazine clippings of birds, butterfly stickers, or photos you've taken of flowers. When you're done decorating, use the notebook to press flowers and leaves between the pages. Just be sure to leave a few heavy books on top of the notebook for a couple of weeks to press the leaves and flowers.

Cassie, age 14, Rhode Island

When you babysit, always check with the parent to find out what you should do if the phone or doorbell rings. It's always good to know what to do if you find yourself in either situation.

Melissa, age 11, Illinois

Cut out lots of butterfly shapes from scrapbook paper. Punch a hole in each butterfly and string fishing line through each one. Then ask a parent to hang them from the ceiling in your room. They'll look great above your desk or dresser.

Aarika, age 9, Michigan