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Garbage Man Joe

As Seen on KPRC Channel 2: How one Houston mom is raising entrepreneurs

by Jill Jarvis 4 Comments

“Teaching kids the value of money, about earning and saving, can be a difficult concept. One Houston mom turned the concept into a career with a literal job for her children. “Like clockwork every Sunday afternoon, the Jarvis children roll their trash cans and their neighbors’ cans to the curb for pickup on Monday morning.” […]

Filed Under: All, As Seen On Media, Blog Archives, Garbage Man Joe June 29, 2017

The (Not So) Unfortunate Series of Events & the Garbage Man Joe Book

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Well Friends, just when I think the Garbage Man Joe stories are getting old, someone contacts me to learn more. A few months ago I was contacted by a big prime time television show. They had found the news clips of Garbage Man Joe and were determined to have all 3 kids on to talk about […]

Filed Under: All, Blog Archives, Garbage Man Joe November 2, 2015

Attention Houston: There is a New Garbage Woman in Town

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If you have been following BigKidSmallCity from the beginning, you may know about Garbage Man Joe. When he was 4 years old, Joe asked our neighbors if he could roll out, and then back in, their garbage cans on trash day. In return, they would pay him 25¢ each week. The business was started in lieu […]

Filed Under: All, Blog Archives, Crafts & Projects, Garbage Man Joe December 21, 2014

Encourage Children to Learn Vital Life Skills through Personal Experience – Set Up Your Own Kids Marketplace!

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See the ABC13 Kids Marketplace story HERE.  If you have followed BigKidSmallCity for some time, you know about Garbage Man Joe, our very own Kindergarten Kingpin. Joe still pulls out trash cans each week and we are still passionate about teaching our kids about money, life and entrepreneurship. My husband and I feel that it is […]

Filed Under: All, Blog Archives, Crafts & Projects, Garbage Man Joe May 26, 2014

What’s new with Joe the Garbage Man? You asked BigKidSmallCity!

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What’s new with Joe the Garbage Man? Joe the Garbage Man is my oldest son. Two years ago, when he was 4, we started a little trash can service in our neighborhood. For a quarter, Joe would haul out a neighbor’s trash can, and then return it the next day. It is a simple business […]

Filed Under: All, Blog Archives, Garbage Man Joe, You Asked Us! March 27, 2014

Five Business Tips for 6 Year Old Garbage Man Joe from Joe Eitel of Hometown Dumpster Rental

by Jill Jarvis 1 Comment

In February 2012, Joe started his own little Garbage Can Curbside Service. He asked our neighbors if he could roll out, and then back in, their garbage cans on trash day. In return, they would pay him 25¢ each week. Through the job, Joe has learned many life lessons. You can get the free download HERE on the […]

Filed Under: All, Blog Archives, Crafts & Projects, Garbage Man Joe January 3, 2014

How one person can make a difference. Garbage Man Joe gets way more than a quarter for each pulled-out recycle bin.

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This article was provided by Joseph Eitel of Hometown Dumpster Rental of Houston. Can one person really make a difference? Yes, I think they can. Waste in America and how you factor in. You’ve probably seen these statistics before, but the numbers are still alarming enough to rattle your teeth. The U.S. generates about 250 million tons of […]

Filed Under: All, Blog Archives, Crafts & Projects, Garbage Man Joe October 29, 2013

Four Lessons Learned by Joe the Garbage Man: Featured on Money Saving Mom

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BigKidSmallCity had the great honor of being featured on Money Saving Mom last week. Here Crystal provides tips on saving money, setting goals and raising kids. Please head over to Money Saving Mom to check out her post and website! As a teaser, the posts talks about Joe learning the following life lessons through his […]

Filed Under: All, As Seen On Media, Blog Archives, Crafts & Projects, Garbage Man Joe September 5, 2013

Joe the Garbage Man, 6 Year Old’s 1st Business: Interviewed on ABC 13!

by Jill Jarvis 1 Comment

  In February 2012, Joe started his own little Garbage Can Curbside Service. For details, go HERE. In short, he asked our neighbors if he could roll out, and then back in, their garbage cans on trash day. In return, they would pay him 25¢ each week. He was lucky enough to be interviewed by ABC 13 this […]

Filed Under: All, Blog Archives, Garbage Man Joe August 29, 2013

Joe the Garbage Man – Mentors, Like Justin Anderson from WOATS, Know More than Mom and Dad

by Jill Jarvis Leave a Comment

In February 2012, Joe started his own little Garbage Can Curbside Service. He asked our neighbors if he could roll out, and then back in, their garbage cans on trash day. In return, they would pay him 25¢ each week. Through the job, Joe has learned many life lessons. He has learned to be reliable, that you cannot […]

Filed Under: All, Blog Archives, Garbage Man Joe August 6, 2013

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