The holidays will NOT overwhelm me this year. Money will not mysteriously float out the window. Time will not vanish at the blink of an eye. Everything will fit neatly into my plan and schedule (or else I’ll just ignore it until it goes away). Start today planning and preparing holiday goodies for friends and…
When trouble shows up, you may have to shift things around and develop a budget during a crisis specific to the moment. There is one way you are sure to never successfully overcome a problem and that is to try and ignore it. Even if you can bury it for a while, it will find…
Changing attitudes through music helps us take a tough time and bring in some light. Finding the music that lights your heart can be key to getting through the storms. I sold Cutco knives in college. On my way to any demo, I would play the same music to get me focused and excited. Driving…
My family schedule scheme is working out – for the most part. Sure, there have been those days when some of the to-dos rolled over to the next day. There have even been some to-dos that have been forgotten. Over the last two weeks, we have pretty much stayed on track, and the house has…
Dare to be peculiar because you aren’t made to be like anyone else so you might as well embrace it. “You’re not normal.” The anesthetist had known me all of twenty minutes and this is what she had to say. When my regular doctor joined the party, I told him about her comments. He GRINNED….
Business plan basics should be part of every homeschool curriculum, especially if you have a budding entrepreneur under your roof. The right plan will set a firm foundation for growing possibilities. There is more to starting a business than just opening up the doors. It is important that you find something that you are passionate…
There is a way to complete it all – you just have to find your way. As a stay at home, work from home, homeschooling mom of three active boys, I tend to stay fairly busy. To add to the chaos, my husband is a packrat who hates clutter (take a moment to mull over…
Sometimes we need a reminder of simple because it is all simple. We just work hard to make it complicated. Being a good mom is simple. All it really takes is the willingness to put aside my own needs, wants, and desires for those of my children. It only takes having patience and understanding no…