Hey guys
It has been a while. My head has been buried in the sand and I'm working like crazy with Mommies Who Want More. In fact, I just took my head out to share this post and back in the sand it goes.
As you know, I have two sons. My oldest will be starting formal school in August (he's been homeschooled since he was two). I'm an emotional wreck about it too. While I'm sad that he won't be around throughout the day, I'm excited that he'll make new friends and have his own new experiences.
Well, as most of my couponing mommies know, the back-to-school season has begun. A lot of stores are putting their summer items on sale to make room for school-related items. Now is the absolute best time to shop for both. This past weekend, I bought two flotation devices for the kids for less than $7. We live in Houston, so these things will get some good use until about November-maybe even December. Every year, I usually pick up a few school supplies as fillers when couponing. But now that I have a school-aged child, buying school supplies has become a priority rather than just a deal. And I now see how expensive it can be. And I am so glad I have a Netspend card to cover the cost.
Last summer, an internet marketing friend referred me to Netspend's free $20s referral/rewards program for new customers. When you sign up as a new cardholder and load your free card with $40, Netspend will reward you with an additional $20 on your card for free. In addition, you are eligible to refer this program and get additional $20s for every person you refer to this cool program as well. As a result of becoming a cardholder and sharing this with my other mommy and entrepreneur friends, I have been able to earn $80 so far with this program!!! Even if you don't share this program with anyone, you get $20 just for being an active card member. WINNING!!!
To order your card and become eligible for $20s for back-to-school shopping, go HERE. Fill out the form and wait for your card to arrive. Once it does, I suggest using PayPal to load your card since it's free. Well gotta go. Comment below if you have any questions. Talk to you soon.
Until my next post, I wish you peace, patience and prosperity.
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Wednesday, February 26, 2014
3 More Myths About Working from Home
Check out the first three myths here.
MYTH 4: The house will be sparkling clean now that you're working from home.
The reality is that the dirty dishes you left in the sink at breakfast will most likely be waiting for you come dinnertime. The time really flies once you get in the zone. Truth be told, you will even wonder if you showered that morning or the night before. This is were your schedule comes in (see Myth 6) You must schedule in time to do housework if you can't afford a cleaning service.
MYTH 5: Working from home will be a breeze.
MYTH 4: The house will be sparkling clean now that you're working from home.
The reality is that the dirty dishes you left in the sink at breakfast will most likely be waiting for you come dinnertime. The time really flies once you get in the zone. Truth be told, you will even wonder if you showered that morning or the night before. This is were your schedule comes in (see Myth 6) You must schedule in time to do housework if you can't afford a cleaning service.
MYTH 5: Working from home will be a breeze.
In many ways, telecommuting makes life a lot easier. It eliminates the time (and expense) of a commute. But working from home requires an extensive amount of self-discipline. Unlike working in a traditional office where your boss could check up on you (and keep you in check), you'll need to be highly organized, motivated and focused in order to successfully work from home.
MYTH 6: You'll love the peace and quiet of working independently.
At first, being able to work quickly and quietly without incessant interruptions from chatty colleagues will seem like a dream. But also take into consideration, the sound of your little ones if you can't/won't have After a few weeks, though, you'll find yourself running to the supermarket just so you can chat up the produce guy or any adult you can find. While working alone can be peaceful, it can also be isolating and lonely. So consider how you will combat this.
At first, being able to work quickly and quietly without incessant interruptions from chatty colleagues will seem like a dream. But also take into consideration, the sound of your little ones if you can't/won't have After a few weeks, though, you'll find yourself running to the supermarket just so you can chat up the produce guy or any adult you can find. While working alone can be peaceful, it can also be isolating and lonely. So consider how you will combat this.
Comment below with any other myths I may have forgotten.
Until next time, I wish you peace, patience and prosperity.
3 Myths About Working from Home
True story: Whenever I tell a work-away-from-home mom that my kids are home with me, they always say "Must be nice" or "I wish I could" That drives me nuts!!!!! Like everything, it has its pros and cons.
They have NO idea. Neither did I when I taught high school and wanted to be home with first son. So I thought I'd use entry to debunk some of those work-from-home myths.
MYTH 1: You get to spend more time with your kids
You do spend more time with your kids but that also means you spend ALL of your time with your kids. Though you get to really learn your kids' personalities and see their growth, you also have to create a work schedule around those little personalities. If you can, I suggest getting a sitter a few hours a day to get those crucial work tasks done. You can also designate one day as a "serious work day" where you complete those major tasks for the week including any meetings, errands, phone calls, etc. You can utilize a drop-in daycare. (I do). You can have work-from-home job and be with your kids but, as you can see, it requires a schedule.
MYTH 2: You have to be a salesperson to be successful
They have NO idea. Neither did I when I taught high school and wanted to be home with first son. So I thought I'd use entry to debunk some of those work-from-home myths.
MYTH 1: You get to spend more time with your kids
You do spend more time with your kids but that also means you spend ALL of your time with your kids. Though you get to really learn your kids' personalities and see their growth, you also have to create a work schedule around those little personalities. If you can, I suggest getting a sitter a few hours a day to get those crucial work tasks done. You can also designate one day as a "serious work day" where you complete those major tasks for the week including any meetings, errands, phone calls, etc. You can utilize a drop-in daycare. (I do). You can have work-from-home job and be with your kids but, as you can see, it requires a schedule.
MYTH 2: You have to be a salesperson to be successful
Home-based businesses come in all sizes, shapes, and flavors. While plenty of home-based sales opportunities exist — selling cosmetics and telemarketing, for example — that kind is just a small percentage of the entire universe of home-based businesses. Consider the following nonsales businesses and careers that can be done from home:
- Accountant
- Organic farmer
- Caterer
- Personal fitness trainer
- Income tax preparer
- Web site designer
In each case, you could build a successful business with little or no sales experience. But you still must market your business. Remember that there is a difference between marketing and selling. Marketing is simply spreading the word about your service/product, which is crucial to every business. Selling is convincing someone that they should pay for your product/service. By doing great work or creating the best products, your first customers will tell their friends and associates, who will then tell their friends and associates.
MYTH 3: Work-from-home jobs that aren't free are scams
I know someone who went to work for American Express from home for $10 an hour with the chance to advance to $13. Not only was she chained to her desk from 6AM til 11PM at night sometimes, but she needed to install a landline, have a specific speed on her computer and a headset. So she ended up spending $150 to set that up. She basically worked for free for two days. With ANY at-home job, there are expenses for set up.
One of the companies I currently work for only requires a one-time set-up fee of $25 (sometimes less). We have NO special equipment expenses and our start up cost actually gets you some cool stuff to try out and some to keep like Baby Einstein for $6. I work for another company that has a one-time cost of $8.
I have a few other myths to discuss so until my next post, I wish you peace, patience and prosperity.
MYTH 3: Work-from-home jobs that aren't free are scams
I know someone who went to work for American Express from home for $10 an hour with the chance to advance to $13. Not only was she chained to her desk from 6AM til 11PM at night sometimes, but she needed to install a landline, have a specific speed on her computer and a headset. So she ended up spending $150 to set that up. She basically worked for free for two days. With ANY at-home job, there are expenses for set up.
One of the companies I currently work for only requires a one-time set-up fee of $25 (sometimes less). We have NO special equipment expenses and our start up cost actually gets you some cool stuff to try out and some to keep like Baby Einstein for $6. I work for another company that has a one-time cost of $8.
I have a few other myths to discuss so until my next post, I wish you peace, patience and prosperity.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Waiting for Perfect
If I only I had an extra $20 but...
When I get a tax refund, I will...
I have to wait until next month, then...
I thought about it but...
Since I work on Facebook, I often hear people's complaints of their financial whoas. They contact me expressing their concerns for more money. I hear about their living-paycheck-to-paycheck lifestyles. I meet the single moms or psuedo-single moms who have kids who they would like to stay home with. I meet wives whose husbands are working so very hard to provide for their families but it just isn't enough. I hear the stories of the mountains of debt they would LOVE to pay off.
They all come to me because they have seen that I get results and ask how they can do what I do on Facebook. How they can work online and help out their husbands and/or provide for their families. But once I provide them with the information, they decide to stay stuck. They say:
They decide to stay stuck in poverty. An yes, it is a decision to be stuck in poverty. You can either wait for perfect conditions or you can make moves to make your own perfect conditions. Thus, whenever someone gives me their decision to remain poor, I don't push. And even though I could pull ott my tools for overcoming their objections, I don't.
I have learned that poverty is a mindset, not a place. As long as someone chooses to be poor, I can't help them. Even if they decide to get started but have not fully committed to get unstuck, then they will quit and will continue to be stuck. They will not put all that they can into making the necessary moves to get out of their predicament.
My only reply "This is probably not a good fit for you. Best of luck to you." I would rather them be someone's awesome 'E' than a mediocre 'S'. If you're considering of working online or becoming an entrepreneur, my only suggestion is to start thinking like one. You have to create the life you want and believe you can achieve it. Stop waiting for opportunity because it will NEVER come. You have to find it.
Until next time, I wish you peace, patience and prosperity.
When I get a tax refund, I will...
I have to wait until next month, then...
I thought about it but...
Since I work on Facebook, I often hear people's complaints of their financial whoas. They contact me expressing their concerns for more money. I hear about their living-paycheck-to-paycheck lifestyles. I meet the single moms or psuedo-single moms who have kids who they would like to stay home with. I meet wives whose husbands are working so very hard to provide for their families but it just isn't enough. I hear the stories of the mountains of debt they would LOVE to pay off.
They all come to me because they have seen that I get results and ask how they can do what I do on Facebook. How they can work online and help out their husbands and/or provide for their families. But once I provide them with the information, they decide to stay stuck. They say:
- If I only I had an extra $20 but...
- When I get a tax refund, I will...
- I have to wait until next month, then...
- It sounds good but...
- I have tons to do now, so I'll start in a few...
They decide to stay stuck in poverty. An yes, it is a decision to be stuck in poverty. You can either wait for perfect conditions or you can make moves to make your own perfect conditions. Thus, whenever someone gives me their decision to remain poor, I don't push. And even though I could pull ott my tools for overcoming their objections, I don't.
I have learned that poverty is a mindset, not a place. As long as someone chooses to be poor, I can't help them. Even if they decide to get started but have not fully committed to get unstuck, then they will quit and will continue to be stuck. They will not put all that they can into making the necessary moves to get out of their predicament.
My only reply "This is probably not a good fit for you. Best of luck to you." I would rather them be someone's awesome 'E' than a mediocre 'S'. If you're considering of working online or becoming an entrepreneur, my only suggestion is to start thinking like one. You have to create the life you want and believe you can achieve it. Stop waiting for opportunity because it will NEVER come. You have to find it.
Until next time, I wish you peace, patience and prosperity.
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