Are you overwhelmed? It's a feeling I know too well. Too many things on the to-do list and not enough hours in the day to get them all checked off. But sometimes, that overwhelmed feeling gets the best of us. It paralyzes us, so that we end up accomplishing nothing because we're so busy thinking about everything we have to do. Sinking doesn't help solve the problem, and it actually can make plenty of them worse. If things are bad now, just imagine how they'll be when you add some hungry ...
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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: ...
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 ...
An A-Z Guide: L – Love What You Do
Do you love your business? Or are you just going through the motions because you need the money? When I first launched my freelance business, I took every paying gig I could get my hands on. I wrote 1600+ word posts for $20. If I knew anything at all about the industry, or thought I could quickly learn, I sent the pitch. As you can imagine, it didn't take long for me to burn out. To get discouraged about how little I was earning. I thought about quitting. But, the more I thought, the ...
An A-Z Guide: O is for Organization is Essential!
Organization can make the difference between flopping and thriving in your home business. And it's not just your business being affected. A lack of organization spreads chaos throughout all aspects of life. If you consistently: Miss deadlines Forget to keep track of your business income and expenses Waste time looking for things around the house Spend money buying things you already have Wait until the last minute to finish tasks You may need to reevaluate some of your ...
An A-Z Guide: Pay for Time Saving Tools & Services
Time is a limited commodity! When you're a busy mom, trying to grow a business from home, your time is precious. You only have so much of it. When you're first growing your business, doing everything on your own makes sense. Especially if you're bootstrapping it like I was. But eventually, it makes sense to start paying for services to claim back some of your time. The concept of trading money for time challenged me at first. After all, I could do it by myself. Then I remembered a phrase ...