Since 2018 is only a few days away, I've been spending a lot of time reflecting and planning. As part of this activity, I dove into my site stats, trying to gain some insight. By studying patterns in traffic, I can learn more about which posts resonate most with my readers. It helps me figure out what promotion strategies work the best. Most importantly, it helps me plan better content for 2018. While learning from my stats, I made a list of my top ten posts from 2017. These are the ...
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How to Get Lunch on the Table as a Busy Mom
When you're a busy mom, it can be a challenge to get lunch on the table. Some days it seems like I'm just in the middle of a really productive work period when the, "Mom, I'm hungry!" murmurs start. And once one kid feels a little pang in their stomachs, it's contagious. Before I know it, everyone is wondering when it's time for lunch. So, my work period comes to an end and I do what I need to do to ensure lunch gets served. I used to make lunch too complicated. Then I'd have to stop what I ...
Finding Balance in Your To-Do List
Note from Lisa: Today's post on finding balance in your to-do list is from Diane Stark. I love what she has to share with you, as it really goes along with my belief that working together as a family to grow the business is a wonderful thing! Here's Diane: Motherhood is all about balance. Well, balance and guilt. We look for ways to achieve balance, and then we feel guilty when we can’t get there. Add in a work-from-home business, and that elusive balance seems even less ...
How to Declutter With Kids In The House
Note from Lisa: The fabulous guest posts are continuing this week! Here's Tara Dubiel sharing tips on how to declutter with kids in the house. Take it away Tara... As a busy working mom I am very familiar with what clutter looks and feels like. It's the dishes piled in the sink, the toys strewn across the living room untouched, the baskets of clean but unfolded laundry in the hallway. These things are overwhelming to look at! I don't know about you, but when I see these things in my home I ...
2018 Review and Blogging Goals for the New Year
Can you believe that 2018 is over? I spent the last week of December reviewing the year and making plans for 2019. Instead of resolutions (which I tend not to keep), I made several goals for the year, including blogging goals, business goals, and health goals. The difference? Resolutions are lofty and vague. They're promises to do better, without a plan on how to get there. Conversely, goals are typically measurable and specific. They're something you can break down into baby steps ...
September 2015 Freelance Income Report
I’ve decided to follow in the footsteps of some freelancers further along the journey than me. Why reinvent the wheel completely, right? I’ll be sharing my freelance income report at the beginning of each month, for the previous month. Why am I doing this? Three reasons motivate me to publicly display my freelance income. Accountability There’s something about saying you’ll be posting something online that makes it more real. As a procrastinator, I know that by needing to make ...