I make extra money by helping my mom with a few more chores around the house, such as watering the plants, washing the dishes, and feeding the cats.

Kara, age 9, Texas

Make a short movie with your friends. Write a script, add music, decorate a set, and then film with a phone or camera. It’s hard work but totally worth it at the end.

Alexia, California

Try this dip with apple slices. Mix a little chocolate hazelnut spread, cream cheese, and peanut butter together. Dunk your apple slices into this sweet dip, and enjoy.

An American Girl fan, age 10, Indiana

What are two identical cats called? Copycats!

Marie, Massachusetts

Every time I finish a chapter in a textbook, I write a few notes that summarize the chapter. This way, I can look at my notes instead of flipping through the book when I want to look up a fact.

Molly, age 10, New Jersey

Make a snowperson from three old CDs. (Be sure to ask a parent for permission first.) Start by painting the CDs with white paint. Let dry. Put the CDs on top of each other like a snowperson, and glue them to a piece of construction paper. Trim to fit. Cut features (such as the mouth, buttons, eyes, and nose) from construction paper and attach those to your snowperson. It will be fun to look at in your room.

Claudia, age 11, Virginia

Whenever I babysit, I create a pretend store. For money, I cut green construction paper to make bills and brown construction paper to make coins. Then I put a few small toys on a table, and on construction paper I write prices for the items. The kids have to use their money to "buy" the items. It teaches kids about money, and it's fun, too. When I babysit, the kids always love this.

Brianna, age 11, Texas

If your room always seems to be cluttered, try this tip. Go to a discount store and buy some fabric bins. Put them on a shelf in your closet and label each bin. Now your stuff will stay off the floor and in your bins.

Jenna, age 12, New Mexico