Fall is here again! It's one of my favorite seasons (tied with spring!), so in honor of the season here are some fall-inspired ways you can keep your kids busy while you write a blog post. These activities are perfect for Family Writing Time or for any other time when you need to focus on work for a little while. They're fun, mostly non-messy, and a great way to bring the colors and feel of fall inside. 1. Leaf Rubbings Before you sit down to write, take the kids on a quick "field trip" ...
How to Recover From a Bad Day When You’re Working From Home
Have you ever had a bad day? One where nothing seems to go right. Maybe the kids didn't sleep well the night before. Or everyone woke up on the wrong side of the bed. On these days, one thing often leads to another. The milk spills all over the clean laundry on the table. The toddler has an accident. And before you know it, life feels completely out of control. When everything is chaotically spiraling into despair, you don't have to let the bad day win. You have the ability to rise above ...
How to Grow Your Email List with Quizzes: A Review of Interact
Were you as quiz obsessed as a teenager as I was? Quizzes were my favorite part of all the magazine I read. I loved the insight they offered, and tried making quizzes for my friends and family on multiple occasions. They didn't always turn out like I planned, but they were a lot of fun! Thinking about them brings back good memories. :D So when Interact reached out and asked if I'd be interested in partnering, I was ecstatic to try my hand at making another quiz! Interact makes quiz ...
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How to Overcome Writer’s Block: What’s Worked For Me
Have you ever experienced writer's block? A time when you know you need to write. You know you should write. But, you can't. Nothing you try writing sounds right. And you're stuck. Over the summer, I struggled with this frequently. I had time to write. I even had some quiet time to write (which when you have nine kids doesn't always happen!) But, when I sat down to write, nothing much happened. My ideas seemed stuck. I was overly critical of my work. And a good dose of imposter syndrome ...
Do These 9 Things Every Night to Massively Boost Your Productivity
Want to improve your productivity? Try adding these nine things into your evening routines. They'll help you free up time for what really matters, like your family! For even more tips for ending your day well, check out Crystal Paine's Make Over Your Evening. This course really helps you get your evening routine ready! A really productive day actually begins the night before. By taking time to be proactive each night, you can improve your productivity. When morning rolls around, you'll be ...