Archive for October, 2009

Finding Balance by Being Flexibly Rigid

It may seem like a conflict in terms to be flexibly rigid but for me, the words have become my motto. As a work-from-home / homeschooling mom I have found that being flexibly rigid has been the only way to achieve a sense of balance in my day.
Balance is often something we continue to want, [...]

Affiliate Marketing Is A Great Way to Make Money

Affiliate marketing is basically a way for people to make money on a program that someone else builds, manages, and maintains. This means that someone else builds the website, sets up the affiliate program, handles all customer service related items, updates the website, handles all fees associated with this site, and they pays people to [...]

Unschooling – Is It Right for You?

First, I would like to thank Tammy for inviting me to do this guest post. I love telling people about unschooling, and why it works so well for us, but I make it a point to start every conversation with one simple fact-unschooling is not for everyone. Just like traditional homeschool or public school, what [...]

A Perfect Fall Day

I know that many areas around the country have had cooler temperatures for a couple of weeks now, but this past weekend was the first cool snap for Floridians.  We had perfect Fall temperatures both Saturday and Sunday.  Highs in the 60’s, lows in the 50’s.  I love the first cold snap of the season.   [...]

10 Fun Ways to Teach Children Effective Communication Skills

My first guest blogger is JoJo Tabares of http://www.ArtofEloquence.com.    JoJo is offering  25% off this month on any of her products.  You can use voucher code 310092525 at check out and it takes 25% off any order including her already discounted packages.  
“A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.” Proverbs 25:11
Communication skills are [...]

Gift Ideas

The Holidays are right around the corner. As a work at home/homeschooling parent, I understand how busy your day is and shopping online is not only convenient, but time-saving as well. With that in mind, and in keeping with my desire to be a one stop resource blog for work at home individuals, I will [...]

Guest Bloggers Wanted

Do you own a home based business? Do you have information to share on how to market that biz? SEO tips? How to juggle family and a home biz? Or, maybe you homeschool and have found some wonderful curriculum, or online resources that you would love to share? I am [...]

Working at New Home

We have been in our new house for a little over a week now.  All the boxes are unpacked and it’s starting to feel like home.  It’s a two story townhouse, and having stairs is a new experience for us.    I’ve become very good at making sure that I have everything I need on whatever [...]

Why Automation Is Important To The Homeschool-Work-At Home Business

One of the great things about a work-at-home business is the autonomy in which we operate. We make our own hours – as many or few as we wish.