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 ...
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How to Handle a Clingy Child When You Work from Home
When you're trying to work from home, it's important that you have time to do your work. You need to be able to focus, and knock some tasks off your to-do list. But, when you have a clingy child, finding that time becomes more difficult. If you have a clingy child who won't let you get anything done, I've got some tips to help. These are all tried and true. They're strategies I used to help a couple of my kids become more independent and less clingy. 1. Start with Positive ...
7 Essential Tips for Homeschooling While Working from Home
With the growing pandemic, are you suddenly thrust into the world of homeschooling while working from home? It can definitely be a challenge to get everything done. But, the good news is that it is possible! As a freelancing and homeschooling mom of nine, I've had some time to figure this homeschooling while growing a business thing out. And now I want to help you through this tough transition period. Because you can do this. These tips will help you embrace this time you get with ...
5 Mom Bloggers Share Ways Their Kids Help Them Blog
Do you wish you had some help on your blog? Someone to take some of the tasks off your lengthy to-do list for you? Well, if you're a mom blogger, a helper may be within reach! Your kids can be a lot of help as you grow a blog. There are plenty of ways to integrate them into your business. When you do this, you're helping them gain valuable skills. I've written before about how my kids help me. But, I knew I wasn't the only one doing this. So, I reached out to some other bloggers to find out ...
How to Write Blog Posts When It’s Noisy
Do you struggle to write blog posts when it's noisy? Here are five practical tips to help. It's almost never quiet at my house. It's not an out of control chaotic noise (at least not usually :D), but between the nine kids who live here, the roosters who free range close to the house and crow at all hours of the day, and the typical humming of appliances and all that, noise is a constant in my life. If I could only write blog posts when it was quiet, I'd pretty much flop as a freelancer. I'd ...
How to Make Time for a Relaxing Hobby as a Busy Mom
Note from Lisa: Having a hobby can help you reduce your stress and increase your productivity. It gives your brain something relaxing to focus on. But,trying to make time for a relaxing hobby as a busy mom isn't always easy. So I'm thrilled to share this guest post with you. Sabrina shares practical ways you can use your hobby to refresh, plus tips for finding time for one. Also on a side note, Sabrina and I both have children with Angelman Syndrome. It's so neat to connect with other ...