Working From Home Without a Home Office
Not everyone has the space to set up their own home office in a separate room. If you find that you would like to work at home but are worried that you will not be as productive without a home office, there are a few things that you can do to ensure that your day and your business run as smoothly as it would if you had the home office space.
The Benefits of a Laptop When Working From Home With Children
More moms (and dads!) are getting in on the action of starting their own home business or working from home in general. But often times the ability to have a room for an office is not practical for some and with children to chase around an entire house, you may end up spending little time in an office if you do have one. This is why laptops are the best solution and highly beneficial for work at home parents.
Balancing Meals and the Mayhem of Working from Home
When you work from home, seemingly simple activities like family meals can bring additional mayhem. Luckily, there are a number of things that you can do to balance your meal preparation, saving time and simplifying meals without sacrificing your working time. Implement the following tips to gain control over your meal preparation.
Making the Most of the Kid’s School Hours When Working From Home
When school is back in session, your schedule may experience upset with the kids going back to school. Luckily, there are ways that you can make the most of back to school season and the extra time that you will suddenly have available to you. The sooner that you adjust your schedule, the sooner you will be able to truly make the most out of your kids going back to school.
How to Run a Blog Giveaway
Running a giveaway on your blog can be a very effective way to attract new readers and they are a fun way to reward your existing readers. I always feel a bit like Santa Claus when I contact a winner, especially when the winners respond with such excited emails. Because you can promote giveaways in so many places for free, blog giveaways essentially give you the ability to advertise your blog for free, but many bloggers aren’t sure how to get started.
How to Create a Twitter Account
Twitter is an exciting social media tool that can help you connect with businesses, new friends, and your local community. Setting up a Twitter account is easy so don’t put it off. Twitter ID’s are quickly being claimed so if you have a specific ID that you’d like to use, I’d suggest signing up for an account right away even if you don’t have time to learn how to use Twitter immediately. We’ll walk you through the basics of setting up a Twitter account so you can get started.
Summer Care Options for Kids
Is there a guide somewhere to help us cope with finding an affordable and interesting place for our children to go while school is out for summer? All I can say is plan ahead. Start formulating a plan and begin with a budget when you start thinking about this. Here are some options that my family has thought of to prepare for this summer daycare options.
Tips to Avoid Over Scheduling
Do you find yourself spending more time hustling your children out the front door than you spend enjoying your time together at home? You are not alone. In today’s world, there are so many worthy causes pressing for our time that it becomes very easy to over-commit ourselves with responsibilities and activities. However, when we over schedule ourselves and our children we are not teaching them how to recognize their own limits and prioritize their time.
Great Freebies from the National Consumer Panel
Everyone is looking for ways to earn some extra money these days. Fortunately, there really are a quite a few options for stay at home moms to earn money from home. The National Consumer Panel is now accepting applications. They provide you with a handheld scanner that you use to scan the barcodes on every purchase you make and then send the information in to them weekly. In exchange for this, you will receive points that you can use for some great brand name prizes. This is a great opportunity to save money by getting some of the things you would normally buy for free so don’t miss your chance to sign up.
Is the NY Times Jealous of Mommy Bloggers?
The mommy blogging community is up in arms over an article that was published in the NY Times titled “Honey, Don’t Bother Mommy. I’m Too Busy Building my Brand” that labels mommy bloggers as the “minivan set”. The article had a tone that sounded like it was written in the 50’s and mocking women for thinking they are smart enough to keep up with men when it comes to social media, SEO, and brand awareness.
