What's your dream for your business? I mean your big dream. It's so easy to get caught up in the day to day tasks that overwhelm us as we're changing diapers, cooking meals, and trying to keep the house clean. Some days it's hard to see through the to-do list fog. It's hard to see what can be. But, without a dream, it's easy to give up. To let days pass when you don't even think about your business, let alone try to grow it. The Power of a Dream A dream keeps you going when the going gets ...
An A-Z Guide to Working at Home with Kids: C
In our series so far, we've covered accepting your limitations and beginning by filling the cup. Now, it's time to tackle the letter c. C is for creating a work space. Decide Where You Will Work A work space is where you keep all of your supplies for your business. Ideally, it's a place you can walk away from when you're not working. You don't have to devote a whole room to this space if you don't have it. Of course, if you have a dedicated work space you can take advantage of some tax ...
An A-Z Guide to Working at Home with Kids: B
Ready for the next installment of our A-Z Guide to Working at Home with Kids series? This is a tip I learned back when I only had one child. While my husband was at his Navy A school in Pensacola, Florida, I was attending college here in Washington. Our little Jayme was there with me, and I had to find time to study. I tried a few different things, and then I began to notice a pattern. My actions at the beginning of the day, when Jayme first woke up, had tremendous impact on the whole rest ...
An A-Z Guide to Working at Home with Kids: A
Working at home with kids can be a challenge. But, it's not impossible! I've definitely learned a trick or two since launching my freelance writing and virtual assistance business two years ago. Now, the time is right to share these with you. I'm excited to present: An A-Z Guide to Working at Home with Kids For the next month, I'll be sharing a new tip each day (Monday-Friday) to help you be more productive as you work at home with kids. These shorter blog posts are designed to help ...
June 2017 Freelance Income Report
An extended holiday weekend and a nasty stomach bug have delayed this report, but I'm finally ready to share my June 2017 Freelance Income Report. Why I Share My Income I don't share my income to say, "Woo-hoo look at me!", but rather to show others that it is possible to earn money working from home, with a houseful of kids. I've been so inspired reading income reports from around the web, and I wanted to share my journey in hopes of inspiring someone else. Public reports also keep me ...
10 At Home Activities for Kids to Do This Summer
Do you need some new at home activities for your kids to do this summer? Here are some indoor activities for kids that my crew enjoys. We typically do these types of activities during what we call Family Writing Time. The kids all pick a project or activity to work on, and I get some time to work on my business. After the timer beeps, we all clean up and share what we did. Family Writing Time is a fun way to spend some time together while you're getting some work done. But no matter what ...