Did You Love 'Julia and Julia'? You Can Be a Blogger, Too. Here's What You'll Need to DoMore and more moms are getting into the blogging scene Some for fun, some for profit, and some for both
Summer Safety Tips For ChildrenSummer is a fun time, but it's also a time when a lot of accidents happen. Here are some ways to keep your children safe this summer.
Water safety.
If you have a pool or plan to be around the water at all, then make sure you've got all security devices in place. All gates must be locked, and alarms installed, especially if you have non-swimming children at home.
Some general simple rules
Why Is It Important For Women To Initiate Romance?Oftentimes we, as women, leave our needs unexpressed and wait for our husbands to just guess what to do. Many men honestly don't know how to be romantic. And, when they do get up the courage to attempt romance, their efforts may not be expressed in a way that we appreciate or even recognize as romance.
Look how silly this sounds. If your son was attempting algebra and didn't understand it, you
Websites In The SandEvery once in a while I am reminded that working from home is a dream come true. Sometimes it's a subtle reminder - a hug from my daughter or a bike ride with my son. Other times it just takes my breath away.
A few days ago, I had a reminder that took my breath away. My husband and I were standing on a beach on the Gulf of Mexico, a few miles from our home. It was our weekly brainstorming sessi
Does Your Husband Get An Easter Basket?I was talking with some girlfriends and the topic of Easter came up. I asked, 'What do you put in your Husband's Easter Basket?'
The response I got was surprising to me. It's funny how our own traditions make us assume others are like we are. It seemed I was in the minority when it came to Easter baskets for the adults.
Now, obviously there is no right or wrong in Easter Bunny Land, however
The Easy Way To Build A Viral E-book That Brings You TrafficEvery time I release a free e-book to my subscribers, I get great feedback about how awesome I am and how they could NEVER create anything so cool.
((sigh))
I have a confession to make. You see ... it is really really simple to make a short, viral e-book. It's not rocket science, I promise.
If you know how to use Word for Windows, you can create an e-book. Now, as far as doing market rese
So, You Want To Be A Work From Home Mom?What exactly are the options for a mom to make money at home?
Unfortunately, there are scams everywhere - some you may have heard of sound too good to be true - and they usually are. Oftentimes, women lose a lot of money before they even find a legitimate opportunity, let alone one that they love.
Below, you'll find a list of popular work from home options. They all have benefits and drawbac
Article Writing: Can It Help My E-book Sales?Question: I wrote an e-book and I have a sales page selling it. Can I use article writing to promote my e-book?
Signed, Where are the Sales?
Dear Where are the Sales,
Absolutely. In fact, I highly recommend it.
It's a perfect fit. Think about it. You've already got the content, and you obviously don't mind writing since you've written an entire e-book. You're a perfect candidate for usi
Article Writing: Can It Help Me Get More Newsletter Subscribers?Question: I've got a newsletter that just isn't growing. I'm posting my site on free classified ads and I'm paying for advertising, but I'm just not seeing results. What can I do?
Signed, Nobody Loves Me
Dear Nobody Loves Me,
Let me start by saying you are not alone. I believe you are working hard. Unfortunately, just because you are working hard doesn't mean you'll have success. You nee
Article Writing: Can It Help My Online Radio Show?Question: I started an online talk radio show. I have the equipment set up and my guests lined up. But, how do I get listeners? I feel like I'm talking to myself.
Signed, Talking to Myself
Dear Talking to Myself,
First of all, Congratulations! What a big step you took to start a show. You've got the equipment ready, the interviews lined up and are ready to roll. I'm assuming you've already
Article Writing: Can It Help My Virtual Assistant Business?Question: I'm a Virtual Assistant. Can I use articles to promote my business?
Signed, Eager VA
Dear Eager VA,
Virtual Assistants are springing up all around the internet. It's a very viable business option and more work at home moms are jumping on the bandwagon every day. The real go-getters will whip up a 'business card' website right away with their contact information, 'about me' informati
Article Writing: Can It Help My Direct Sales Business?Question: How can I get long-term advertising for my Direct Sales website without spending a fortune?
Signed, Direct Sales Mom
Dear Direct Sales Mom,
Very often, people in Direct Sales don't realize they can benefit from the same methods of internet marketing that other online businesses use. Writing and submitting articles is one of those methods of marketing that is extremely effective fo
Article Writing: Can It Help My Online Store?Question: My online store can't make money unless I get traffic, but I can't afford to keep buying advertising. What can I do? I feel so discouraged.
Signed, Lonely in my Store
Dear Lonely in my Store,
First of all, you are NOT doing anything wrong. Online businesses take time and can get frustrating, especially in the first year.
If your online store is lonely, and you're watching the d
Article Writing: Can It Help Grow My Forum?Question: I've got a forum and it's a ghost town. How can I get people to my forum? - NobodyLovesMe
Dear Nobody Loves Me,
Building a forum into a happenin' place is a LOT of work. Don't be discouraged if your efforts aren't paying off yet. It does take time.
That being said, there are ways to boost your forum and keep boosting it, without having to spend a lot of money. Let me share one of
Mom, Do You Want To Get Out Of The House And Make Some Money?Question: I'm a stay at home mom and I want to contribute to our income. I don't want an online business, though. I really don't like computers. What can I do?
Signed, Let me Outta Here!
Dear Let me Outta Here!
There are just oodles of ways to make money and still have the flexibility to be home when you want to be.
Here are just a few ideas.
Crafts. If you have a craft that you enjoy,
Mom, Are You Happy?I'm a new Stay at Home Mom and I'm just miserable. I love my baby, but I miss my career and my co-workers. Going back to work isn't an option. But, how can I be happy? What can I do?
Signed - Miserable in MO
Dear Miserable,
Making the transition from a busy career woman to a stay at home mom can be quite a struggle, especially if you really enjoyed your job and your co-workers. I've been ther
Mom, Do You Need To Save Money?I need to learn how to save more of our income. I'm not interested in starting a business or making money, but I do believe that a penny saved is a penny earned, so I'd like to hold onto more of my pennies. Thanks so much for any help you can offer! - Signed, Penny
Dear Penny,
Some of my favorite ways to save money are the easiest. Of course, we all like the easy things in life. I know I'm not
Mom, Want To Boost Your Resume?I'm worried about my resume. I love being a stay at home mom, but eventually I'd like to get back into the business world to make money again. What should I do to keep my resume from having a big empty gap in it?
Signed - Cathy Career
Dear Cathy,
Don't fret. There are plenty of ways to keep your resume hopping. Here are just a few ideas to get you thinking.
1. Volunteer.
Not many
Diagnosis: Business InsanityAre you insane?
Most everyone has seen the following definition of insanity, accurately described by Albert Einstein -
'Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.'
Are you doing the same things with your business repeatedly and expecting different results?
If you look back at 2005, and don't see significant progress in your business, you may
Life Is Boring In That BubbleFrom Seinfeld -
Jerry: He's a bubble boy.
George: A bubble boy?!
Susan: What's a bubble boy?!
Jerry: He lives in a bubble!
George: BOY!
When I consider everything good that's happened in my life, it's all been due to taking risks. When you look at your dreams, do they require you to sometimes be uncomfortable? To stretch outside of your safe zone - outside of your 'bubble'? Absolutely!
Work At Home Moms And StressHow stressed are you really? Take this quiz to find out. Mark as many of the items below that you identify with.
_ Calgon! Take me away!
What would you give for a vacation right now? If you named a body part, then you're feeling too stressed.
_ I've fallen and I can't get up.
Is this how you feel in the morning when the alarm goes off?
_ Plop, Plop, Fizz, Fizz...oh what a relief it is.
Automating And Outsourcing The Article Submission ProcessArticle marketing is all the rage. The word is spreading that writing and submitting articles is one of the best ways to get long term traffic to your website. That's nothing new. But, if you're new to article marketing, you may already be discouraged by the amount of time it takes to actually go through and submit your articles.
Here are some options to automate and outsource your article subm
Nobody Signing Up For Your Newsletter?Question: Why is nobody signing up for my newsletter? I know that's where the money is, but I just can't get anyone to sign up. What can I do?
Signed - Yoo hoo... Anyone there?
Dear Yoo hoo... Anyone there?
Please don't feel badly. I actually get this question a lot in my consulting business. It's a very common problem and, fortunately, one that you can start improving today.
Here is the sh
Make Valentine's With Your KidsHomemade Valentine's are great for your kids to give to the really special people in their lives like Grandma's and Grandpa's, Aunt's and Uncle's, brothers and sisters, best friends and of course, Daddy! But unless you start them at Halloween, we suggest you stick to boxed cards for all their friends at school! Here are some fun and easy ideas to make Valentine's Day cards with your kids...
Frugal Romantic Weekend Getaway For Your And Your SpouseYou do not need to spend a lot of money to have a romantic weekend getaway with your loved one. There are many opportunities for inexpensive weekend trips that will give you a special memory with the one you love. You may feel that if you do not spend a lot of money, you will sacrifice style and luxury, but this is not necessarily the case.
Tent Camping
State parks that have camping facilitie
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