Has building your own business been tougher than you expected? There are some out there selling “easy success” if you just follow your passion, or follow the money, or follow their system, or follow… whatever the current trend is. Of course, there’s some truth in that. Do something you care about. Make sure there’s financial […]
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Making Connections & Finding Support
I shared a guest post today on the WAHM Articles blog about making connections when we work from home: Beyond the expected challenge of trying to stay on top of both home and business, work at home moms often find themselves feeling disconnected, without much-needed support, and lonely. Women naturally want to connect with others […]
Outsourcing in the Kitchen?
Too busy to cook dinner? Outsource it! Not to the local pizza shop, restaurant, or cook, but to your freezer or crock pot! What…? So it’s a bit off-topic for my blog, but it’s a weekend and I wanted to share a new resource page with you that I’ve created. I normally blog about internet […]
Your Tips: How to Deal with Overwhelm
I posted a few weeks ago and invited ideas and tips on dealing with overwhelm and wanted to share the great ideas with you from Facebook and posted in my blog comments. I found some common themes running through the comments, including: always keep a to do list (written or electronic) organize your tasks by […]
4 Ways to Minimize Distractions in Your Home Office
When you work from home, it can be a real challenge to get your business tasks completed without repeated interruptions. What can you do to minimize the distractions and be more productive? There are four keys to creating a home office environment that allows you to minimize those distractions and stay focused.
May I have a “sock day” please?
This morning I felt horrid. I emailed my husband to let him know I’d need his help with the kids and dinner: “I’m sock. Can I have a sick day please?” He seemed to get a kick out of this. :) Hmm… Apparently I’m a sock today. :) After some strong coffee and determination I’m […]