Goodbye 2016, hello 2017! I think it'll take a while for me to get used to writing 2017, how about you? Anyways, a new month means it's time for another freelance income report. I share my numbers openly each month as a way of being transparent with my freelancing, and to hopefully encourage other busy mamas that you really can make money working from home on a part-time basis! If you remember, I've cut my hours way back in order to complete college courses this past quarter, and in ...
2017 Goals for My Freelancing Business
Whew, another year has come and gone. It's January and time to review 2016 and set the tone for 2017. Goals are essential in business planning, so let's look at the goals I had last year and what my plans are this year. Reflection on 2016 Goals At the end of December last year, I shared five goals publicly on my blog. They were: Launch a Full Course Earn $30K Connect with Other Mompreneuers Get a Blog Face Lift Write a Homeschool Writing Curriculum Time to dive into how these goals ...
5 Simple Tasks to Improve Your Mornings
Ready to improve your morning routines and skyrocket your productivity? Here's help! There are a couple kinds of mornings around my place. One are the kind I've enjoyed the last few days during my Christmas break. The word lazy sums up those mornings. We: Slept in Enjoyed lounging in pajamas Turned on the television early in the day Didn't start on chores until later Had a "grab" style breakfast to enjoy whenever Played games on smartphones Didn't do much Everyone needs some of ...
November 2016 Freelance Income Report
November ended on a solid note for my freelance writing and virtual assistant business! I knew it'd be a good month since part of the income I was counting on last month got bumped in payment to the middle of November. But it's always good when your income is more than you were planning on! Taking It Slow I've been taking it slow in my business this quarter so I could focus on my college courses. I'm excited to say that I turned in my last final paper this past Saturday, and I am done! Once my ...
25 Gifts for Kids to Inspire a Love of Writing
Are you looking for the perfect gift to give the young writers in your life? Here are 25 writing gifts for kids that can help inspire their love for writing. I love giving gifts, and planning the perfect present for each person is something I genuinely enjoy. But I'm not fond of clutter. With 11 kids to buy for, stuff piles up quickly! So I try to think of gifts for kids and adults alike that don't just take up space. I like things that have a purpose. And the 25 items below do ...
How to Network as a Busy Mom
Making connections and networking is an essential part of growing your business or blog. But, as a busy mom, it can be hard to find make time to connect with others. For me, leaving the house with nine kids to go meet and greet isn't happening. Especially since I live way out in the boonies. There's not much networking going on here with the cows and chickens! And while I know how to make time for phone calls in a busy house, I hate talking on the phone. It's not really how I want to connect ...