Cookie sheet activities are an amazing way to keep your kids busy while you get some work done. If you don't have any extra cookie sheets at home, you can pick them up at your local Dollar Store, because you don't need great quality ones for these cookie sheet activities. What makes cookie sheets activities good for keeping kids busy? Well, cookie sheets are: Magnetic Easy to store Inexpensive so you can buy one for each child Versatile - so many ways to use them for fun. Once ...
7 Simple Breakfasts for Streamlining Meals
Do you need a way to streamline your meals? Our annual meal plan has been a sanity saver around here! But, breakfast still manages to throw me for a loop occasionally. So I've been searching for simple breakfasts recipes that fit our menu plan, and streamlining as much as possible. I'm loving how it's working out, and wanted to share with you. Our breakfast rotation is pretty simple to start with, which helps! Here's what we eat each morning: Sunday: Breakfast casserole Monday: ...
October Income Report: 2016
Whew, October is now a memory and November is almost half over. It's definitely past time to get this October income report published! My goal while going to college is to make $1000-$1500 per month. But, I'm learning that there are always snafus in the life of a freelancer! For instance, I was expecting a $400 payment on October 30th. But, the company I wrote for didn't actually get those posts approved in time for the final October payout. So now that money will be deposited tomorrow ...
8 Tips for Balancing College and Freelancing
Whew! I'm just a little more than halfway through this quarter. Throwing 15 college credits into my already hectic schedule has been a little stressful. But thankfully, I've learned some tricks that makes college much simpler. If you're struggling to balance college and freelancing (and everything else you've got going on!), hopefully these tips will help you too. 1. Take Online College Courses If at all possible, I recommend taking online courses instead of going the traditional route. ...
How I Invest in My Freelance Business
I've learned that investing in your business is essential to growth. While some months I spend more than others, I try to keep money on hand for opportunities that arise. But what exactly do I invest in? My spending can be divided into three main categories: Training/Courses for Self-Improvement Marketing Other Let's look at each one. Training & Courses for Self-Improvement My very first purchase for my business was in this area. You can never know anything, and seeking to ...
10 Family Writing Time Activities for Fall
I love our family writing time! It's when we all sit together at the table and work on quiet literacy activities for 30 minutes. At the end, everyone has to completely clean up their mess. Then we take a few minutes to share. The kids and I put our heads together recently to develop a list of seasonal family writing time activities. Here are ten of the ones we've been using, or will use this fall. If you're looking for quiet activities to engage your kids while you work, give one of these ...