It's hard to believe, but once I hit publish on this post, only three more are left in my A-Z Guide to Working at Home with Kids series! Today's tip is one of my favorite ways to get my writing for my blog done. It's to work during Family Writing Time. What Is Family Writing Time? Family Writing Time is a period of time each work day where everyone in my family works quietly. It's currently thirty minutes long. While I'm working on my blog posts, creating eBooks, or updating my course, my ...
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July 2017 Freelance Income Report
As I was updating my financial spreadsheet, I realized I never published a July 2017 income report. I got so busy publishing the 26 posts in my A-Z guide that it completely slipped my mind! I know it's almost September, and I'll be publishing my August report next week. But, since I've been publishing these reports each month for almost two years now, I didn't want to miss this one. July 2017 Income July's income looks really good. But, it was almost entirely work I completed in June, ...
10 Tips for Growing a Blog as a Busy Mom
Busy. I'm sure it's a word we can all use to describe life. There's always something to do. We all have the same amount of time, but we don't all use ours in the same way. If you're trying to figure out how to make time for growing a blog as a busy mom, keep reading! I'm sharing ten of the specific strategies I've used to consistently post on my blogs over the past two years. Here you go! Cut Your Posting Schedule Honestly, I'd love to post more often. But, I know life happens. So ...
Lessons in Freelancing From 6 More Children’s Books
Last spring I wrote a post sharing lessons in freelancing I picked up while reading books aloud to my kids. I discovered freelancing tips are all around us, if we're willing to think about life a little differently. Well, I've been thinking. And I wasn't disappointed. Here are six more children's books I've recently read to my kids, and the important takeaways I gathered for my freelance business. The Important Book by Margaret Wise Brown I recently discovered this book as part of my ...
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9 Fall Activities to Keep Your Kids Engaged While You Write a Blog Post
Fall is here again! It's one of my favorite seasons (tied with spring!), so in honor of the season here are some fall-inspired ways you can keep your kids busy while you write a blog post. These activities are perfect for Family Writing Time or for any other time when you need to focus on work for a little while. They're fun, mostly non-messy, and a great way to bring the colors and feel of fall inside. 1. Leaf Rubbings Before you sit down to write, take the kids on a quick "field trip" ...