it helps them to generate income and earn some money. so, i just made about 17 of these little gingerbread houses yesterday for a cub scout project for my 7 year old and had to share them! we also bring in the power of our higher power to help us. speaking to we too serious adult-types, he might say: you can never control the rain, but you can most certainly control how often you play in the puddles . also wear long silk black gloves and knee high black boots, both with purple fur on the ends. 