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Do you love a good party? Are you always looking for reasons to throw one yourself? Do your friends call you for advice when planning their parties? When asked, do you jump in to help, without thinking twice?
If you answered “yes” to any of the previous questions, starting up a party planning business may make perfect sense for you. Working from home while doing what you love to do? What could be better than that?
But although others may gush over the wonderfully creative parties you throw...
•Make History Fun With These Seven Supplemental Games
My son loves history. At age nine, he could recite all of the presidents, in order. Anything to do with wars, government or past events interests him and holds his attention. My daughter, on the other hand, though she does well in school, doesn’t care much for history. It bores her. And I have to say, I agree! My history grades were always poor, mostly due to the boredom factor. But history does not have to be dull! Here are seven history / social studies games that will make learning about...
•Small Steps to Big Work at Home Success - Part 2
Part one of Small Steps for Big Work at Home Success listed the first eight steps you can take towards ensuring your business won’t end up in the “failure” category. While most of those steps focused on the overall vision you have for your company, these six concentrate on more specific areas you can zone in on to skyrocket your chance for success.
1. Who is your target consumer? If you sell Pampered Chef, your target consumer is women. If you sell tools, most of your sales will probably be to...
•Taming the Grocery Store Temper Tantrum
We’ve all seen it. A child in the grocery store screaming his or her lungs out. Sometimes it’s about candy, sometimes a toy, sometimes for no reason at all. We try not to stare, feeling sorry for the poor frazzled mother who usually ends up giving in to her child’s pleas, to stop the embarrassment. And even though the rest of us know that giving in wasn’t the right thing for her to do, we’re silently thankful that she calmed her child down so we can continue shopping in peace.
If you’re a...
•Small Steps For Big Work at Home Success - Part 1
So you’ve decided to start an at home business. Or maybe you’ve already taken the plunge and signed on with a promising company. You’ve heard many wonderful success stories and would love to someday be able to give your own positive testimonial. But you’ve also heard tales of home businesses failing miserably. You definitely don’t want your business to fall into the failure category!
But there is good news! Although no one can predict with one hundred percent accuracy the success or failure of...
•How Women Can Make Time For Devotions
If you’re like me, you wish there were just a few more hours in the day. Between running the kids to various practices, games and lessons, being attentive to your marriage, making sure there’s clean clothes in everyone’s closets, conquering at least most of the dust bunnies threatening to take over your home, perhaps working full or part-time and volunteering at church…well, it doesn’t leave much time for anything else – even spending time with God.
But, if you’re like me, you also have a...
•Planning Your Child’s Christian-themed Birthday Party
Walk into any party store and you’ll find dozens of various birthday party theme ideas, from American Idol to Zoology. But the thing is they’ve all been done a thousand times before. Maybe you don’t want same old, same old. You want something different. More importantly, you’d like the theme to reflect your Christian beliefs - which Hannah Montana or Tony Hawk just can’t do.
Why not throw your son or daughter a Christian-themed party? Since you likely won’t find these themes in party stores,...
•Seven Do’s of Customer Service
Many businesses today are lacking something very important. In fact, it’s the number one thing that keeps customers coming back again and again: Quality customer service.
Because you work from home, you’re probably a one woman show. Your “customer service department” is you and you, alone. So it makes sense that you would want to do whatever you can to improve the service you give to your customers.
Here are seven Do’s to keep in mind when it comes to offering your customers the best possible...
•Six Tips to Getting Out of Bed in the Morning
If you’re a mom, it’s likely you don’t have any choice but to be an early riser. If the kids are in school, you’re the one who has to make sure they actually get out of bed and get moving instead of hit their snooze button a dozen times. If you have children who aren’t yet in school, they probably come bouncing onto your bed at the crack of dawn demanding breakfast or just for hugs. Either way, sleeping in is a luxury reserved for summer vacation and times when the kids spend the night at...
•Praying With Your Children
When my kids were little, not a bedtime would go by when my husband and I wouldn’t pray with them. They would say a short prayer and then we followed with one of our own, often laying hands on them and blessing them before they went to sleep.
Now that they’re older, I’ll admit those bedtime prayers have become fewer and farther between. Although we encourage our kids to pray on their own, we’ve gotten away from praying with them. And I miss it.
God implores parents to speak to their children...
•Celebrating Moms
I love Mother’s Day. And not just because I am one and it’s an excuse to be pampered (although, that’s nice, too!). It’s more about the opportunity to celebrate my mom. Okay, so I should be celebrating my mother all year long. But, unfortunately, life gets in the way and I just don’t tell her how much she means to me as often as I should. Maybe you can relate.
Here is a list of ideas to make your mom feel special this Mother’s Day (or any day!):
1. A DAY AT THE SPA....
•No Pressure Sales
Have you ever gone to a home party where the representative practically shoved the product down your throat? I have. And believe me, I couldn’t get out of there fast enough!
Nothing turns me off more than pushy sales people. Whether it’s cars, appliances or make-up, having someone in your face is not only annoying, it’s intimidating. I don’t know about you, but I’m thinking intimidation probably isn’t the best way to gain customers.
So I’ll concede that some sales reps are just...
•Do You Date Your Mate?
Dates after marriage sometimes become few and far between. May is National Date your Mate month, and is a great reminder of the importance of dating, even after the wedding vows are spoken. Here are thirty-one date ideas for married couples to consider.
I just discovered that May is National Date your Mate month. I love that! I think that every month should be dubbed, Date your Mate month, don’t you? Unfortunately, though, many people wait for a special time like this (or Valentines Day or...
•You Don’t Have to be SuperMom to be a Hero to Your Kids
Why do we women sometimes feel the need to do it all? We want to be perfect wives, mothers, friends, neighbors, school and church volunteers, and entrepreneurs. And when we feel like we don’t measure up to perfect in any of these areas, we get down on ourselves. We feel like failures.
But we tend to forget….we’re not SuperMom, we’re a human mom. We aren’t wired to do it all. And, more importantly, our kids don’t expect us to. They don’t care if we run a successful business or volunteer in the...
•Ten Terrific Godly Games for the Whole Family
Talking to our kids about our faith isn’t something God simply suggests we do; He expects us to do it. Regarding the ways of God, it says in Deuteronomy 11:19: “Teach them to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up.”
Praying with our kids and being an example is what we should do every day. But God never said that we can’t enlist the help of specific tools to make the job of teaching our kids about...
•16 Super Science Supplements
Science. Your kids probably either love it or hate it. I know few kids who are in between. For those who love it, the suggestions in this article will thrill them to no end. And for those who would rather take a trip to the dentist than perform a science experiment, these supplements will help to put the fun into science. In fact, they’ll be having so much fun they’ll forget they’re actually learning something about the subject they can’t stand.
Here are 16 suggested supplements to turn your...
•How to Keep Your Hostess From Canceling
When you signed on as a representative for your home party business, you probably knew what you were in for. You were aware that you’d need to stand up in front of strangers and present your products in a fun and creative way. You understood that you would be hauling product in and out of homes, taking orders, spending time away from your family a couple nights (or more) per week. You knew you’d have to work on getting hostesses to book parties.
Unfortunately, once the hostess sets a date,...
•You Can’t Out-Give God
After nearly five years of trying and two miscarriages, I was pregnant. Our entire family was elated! But we already had two teen boys and money was tight. I prayed fervently that God would supply our needs.
Soon after I began praying, my parents came to visit. Mom held out an envelope and said, “Grandma sent this for you.”
My grandmother? The one who survived the depression and rarely gave me anything more than $1.00 bill in my birthday card? I opened the envelope and inside was a check for...
•Free (or Almost Free) Advertising 101: Why, When and Where?
Many people shy away from advertising because of financial reasons. But there are many ways to advertise without spending a dime.
Why Advertise?
If you own your own business, and you want it to grow (and as a business owner, hopefully you do!) there’s no way around advertising. Let’s face it. People aren’t going to come knocking on your door asking if you have a product or a service to sell. It is essential that you widely spread the word about your business and what you have to offer. And...
•Things to Consider Before Your Teen Goes to Work
At fourteen years old, your teenager is legally permitted to get a job. This can be both scary and exciting at the same time – for you and your child! With summer just around the corner, your son or daughter may be starting to consider applying for temporary work during their three months of summer vacation. Or maybe your child wants to get a long-term job working after school in the evenings and on weekends.
There are certain drawbacks to think about, especially when working during the school...
•Should Your Teen Get a Job?
My son is now fourteen (gulp) and he recently reminded me that he is now old enough to get a job (double gulp). The legal age for employment is, indeed, fourteen, although there are certain state regulations, such as not being allowed to work between the hours of 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM. And being employed in hazardous or unsafe working conditions. No problem, there!
But regardless of the fact that the law allows my son to be employed, is he truly ready to hold down a job? Maybe you’ve wondered...
•The Stress of Mess
Research has shown that, in some people, a messy or cluttered home can over-stimulate the brain, setting off stress signals. Messes are distracting and silently call out to us with demands that we should be cleaning! This type of stress mentally drains our energy and sends tension soaring through our veins. Conversely, a neat home sends subliminal messages to our brains that promote peace and a sense of calm.
One room that has been known to stress me out is my office. When my work area is...
•Getting Paid to Shop – An Overview
Paid to shop? No way!
Way!
Many women are discovering a great way to make money doing what they love to do most – shop! There has never been a higher demand for personal shoppers than right now. And the wealthy aren’t the only ones hiring. In today’s busy world, more and more people are enlisting the services of a personal shopper to purchase gifts, groceries, clothing or furniture. It’s not necessarily that they don’t want to shop; they just don’t have the time!
That’s where you can...
•Is Your Home Marriage-Centered?
They don’t do it intentionally. And you don’t intentionally allow them to. It just happens. Kids tend to sap the life out of marriage. And I mean that in the nicest way.
Think about it for a moment. Before you had kids, you and your spouse probably went out all the time. Because it was just the two of you, you had plenty of one-on-one time, made love frequently, and regularly got away on weekend trips or extended vacations. You carried on lengthy conversations without being interrupted. You...
•Ten Fun Family Friendly Board Games
What can be better than spending an evening around the table with your family? For me, not much! I love Family Game Night, which doesn’t happen nearly as often as I’d like it to, but my family tries to schedule at least one per month. It’s a treasured time of togetherness, reconnecting amidst our hectic schedules, as well as a whole lot of laughter and FUN!
Here is a list of fifteen family friendly games you’ll want to include in your Family Game Night.
1. SORRY. Have a blast chasing each...
•Eleven Marvelous Math Games to Supplement Your Homeschool Classroom
Let’s face it. For many children, math is not a favorite subject. Numbers and math concepts can be challenging, confusing and…monotonous. As a homeschooler, you want your child’s learning experience to be not only effective, but fun.
Of course, if you’ve been homeschooling for a while, you’ve probably found a certain math curriculum that’s right for your kids. But maybe you’re looking to supplement that program with other number activities. Below is a list of eleven games which help to improve...
•Seven Ways to De-Stress
What do moms, grandmas, students, full-time employees, self-employed, singles, married, engaged, and divorced women all have in common?
Stress!
Studies show that women are more likely than men to experience anxiety, depression, and just feel generally stressed-out. This may be due to hormones, genetics, or because women feel they need to be and do everything for everyone. Keeping the house up, arranging the kids’ hectic schedules, working, friends, husbands, church…women tend to have a huge...
•Three Popular Niches For Personal Shoppers
So you want to take the plunge and become a personal shopper. Good for you! You’ve chosen a fun and potentially lucrative at-home career. But now you have another decision to make - which aspect of personal shopping to zone in on. Here are three specific niches to consider as you begin your business as a personal shopper.
1. Clothing
Are you frequently complimented on your style, putting together great outfits, or your ability to accessorize? Maybe you can look at someone and know,...
•Become a Professional Organizer
All of the cans in your cupboard are stacked neatly, labels facing out. Your clothes are hung according to color. The books on your shelf are lined up by author. You don’t believe in junk drawers. When your friends come to visit, they always comment on how neat and organized your home is.
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, professional organizing is the perfect job choice for you. No formal training is required; the only thing necessary is that you have a knack for organizing....
•Four Things to Consider When Giving Your Kids an Allowance
So you’re warming up to the idea (maybe at your child’s pleading) of giving your child an allowance. That’s great! An allowance is a wonderful way to teach your children about the right and wrong ways to manage money. The Bible talks a lot about how we should handle our money and, in today’s world especially, where poor financial choices and debt abound, wise spending is needed more than ever.
But where do you start? How much is appropriate for your child’s age? Should you make chores a part...
•Teaching Our Children to be Cheerful Givers
Have you ever tried telling your child they had to give away one of their favorite toys? If your child is like most, chances are, it didn’t go over very well. Maybe there was even a lot of crying, screaming and tantrum throwing involved.
Giving is not something that comes easily to a child. Hey, it doesn’t even come easily for adults! We tend to want to hang onto our stuff. After all, we’ve worked hard for that stuff. It’s ours! Why work so hard if we’re just going to turn around and give it...
•Why Your Business Needs a Website
Everyone needs a website! This may seem like a no-brainer but, the truth is, even today, many companies and home-based businesses do not yet have websites. Personally, there have been many times I tried to look up a company online and couldn’t find it. In some cases, that fact alone caused me to take my business elsewhere. That may sound extreme, but in today’s world of technology, when so much information is available, it’s a little frustrating when I can’t access it with the click of a...
•Make Money as a Greeting Card Writer
Even with the millions of electronic greeting cards that are sent every year, giving out personal, printed cards for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, or “just because” will never go out of style. Research shows that the majority of people across the world prefer old-fashioned greeting cards – both giving and receiving.
With an estimated 3,000 greeting card publishers in the United States alone, it comes as no surprise that a lot of good greeting card copy is needed. And if you’ve always...
•Seven Spring Cleaning Tips
As the springtime sunshine finally pours through your windows, you can’t help cringing as you notice the streaks and grime on the glass that weren’t visible before. And as you take a closer look around, you see that the rest of your home is living proof that your family has been trapped inside during the cold winter months. The prolonged furnace blasting has caused the dust to settle – on the furniture, along the edges of the carpeting, and on the blinds. Clutter is at an all-time high. Even...
•The Various Forms of Spring Fever
If you’re like me, you probably just smile when someone says they have Spring Fever, which is known mostly as a severe yearning for warmer weather and sunshine. It hits extra hard after an especially long, cold and dreary winter. At the first hint of higher temperatures, you’re out the door for some fresh air, much needed exercise and to allow your kids to release all of that energy they’ve been storing up which has been driving you crazy!
But the truth is spring isn’t all chirping birds and...
•7 Activities Moms Can do With Their Sons
I have the distinct privilege of being Mom to both a son and a daughter. There’s no question that I love my children equally but often it’s much easier to connect with my daughter, due to the obvious fact that we’re both girls.
My son, on the other hand, likes to do different things than my daughter and I do. Hard to believe he doesn’t like to get his nails done, go shopping, or do crafts, I know. As his mom, however, I want to be sure to seize as many bonding moments with him as I do with my...
•Harp is Not Just a Musical Instrument
I’m really good at harping. And I’m not talking about the musical instrument. I may not have the foggiest idea how to strum a harp, but I sure am good at the other kind. Just ask my son.
Sometimes it starts before he even gets out of bed: “Let’s go…time to get up. Come on! Are you getting up, or what? Quit being lazy. I told you not to go to bed so late last night.”
And so I’ve set the course for the day. As soon as he’s out of the shower, I start in: “Did you pick up your clothes off the...
•An Excuse to Goof-Off
According to Holiday Insights.com, March 22 has been set aside as National Goof-Off Day. Although the Bible warns against wasting away all of our time with fun and games (Ecc. 7:4), God also wants us to enjoy life to the fullest (John 10:10).
Many of us tend to take life too seriously. We work hard all day and then become so tired that we don’t take the time (or have the energy) to relax and let loose with our families. So why not take advantage of this special day and see how much fun...
•Submission With a Smile
I used to cringe at the word, “submission.” Although I love my mother dearly, I will say that she did not do much to teach me what submission really means. She was an eighties woman (aka: a women’s libber). A recent divorcee’, men weren’t exactly on her likeability list. Helen Reddy’s “I am woman, hear me roar!” constantly blasted from our stereo. With so many women’s rights messages invading my brain, it’s no wonder that the word “submission” was not a word I used often; and when I did, it was...
•Master the Monsters
If your child watches television, goes to the grocery store in October, or visits the movie theater, he or she is a prime candidate for developing fear. Even family friendly television channels can be infested with cartoon monsters, witches, ghosts and bad guys.
Images of monsters under the bed, scary people coming to get them, robbers breaking into the house, or ghosts hanging out in the closet are all fears that the devil uses to attack kids' minds. This makes bedtime a very difficult and...
•Getting Dressed Takes Patience
I have an odd sort of confession: it takes me forever to get dressed in the morning.
I’m not talking about my jeans, sweater and socks. Those things only take a minute to throw on (unless my jeans shrunk in the dryer!).
What I mean is getting dressed with the items God instructs me to put on in Colossians 3:12. Things like compassion. Kindness. Humility. Gentleness.
When I wake up on the wrong side of the bed, I don’t feel very kind. And when my kids dilly-dally around before school in the...
•How To Promote Your Home-Based Business Without Even Trying
There are lots of responsibilities that come with working from home. One of those is promoting your business. While some people have no problem talking about their company, maybe you’re one of those people who just aren’t comfortable with it. Maybe you’re just shy, or perhaps you feel you’ll come across as pushy if you mention your business to a friend, a neighbor or someone you’ve just met.
But, the fact is, if we want our business to be successful (and who doesn’t?) then promoting it is...
•Soap Making – The Home Business That Makes Scents
Maybe you’ve been making soaps for a while now and it has become more of an addiction than a hobby. Why keep investing more money into your “hobby” without getting anything in return? Why not turn your hobby into a full-fledged business? One that not only makes sense, but can also earn you some major cents!
The Basics
More and more, people are turning their hobbies into money-making opportunities. And it’s no wonder. There’s nothing better than getting paid for something you spend time doing...
•Developing Godly Friendships
When my husband and I rededicated our lives to the Lord fourteen years ago, a strange thing happened. We stopped going to bars. I quit smoking. We got our swearing under control. Because the Holy Spirit was now living on the inside of us, the non-God-honoring things we did before didn't appeal to us anymore.
Something else happened that stung a little: the friends we hung around with suddenly viewed us as "boring." As a result, they started calling less frequently. When we did get together,...
•Whining And Dining
Have you ever gone to a restaurant to relax after a hard day's work only to have a child at the next table screaming, crying, or throwing temper tantrums throughout your entire meal?
It's not easy, if not impossible, to enjoy yourself, let alone carry on a nice conversation with whomever you're dining with while listening to a screaming child. Although we can sympathize with the parents, who are usually red-faced and greatly embarrassed by their child's behavior, frankly, it's distracting and...
•Five Fabulous Business Ideas For Pet Lovers
There's nothing like getting paid to do something you love. The good news is, as an animal lover, opportunities abound for you to do just that. If you're looking to start a home-based pet business but aren't sure which doggie path to take, check out these five options.
1. Pooper Scooper. It's a dirty job, but someone's got to do it. And that's the whole point. There are many people who will gladly pay for this service. Create a flyer that says something like, "Got Poop? I'll Scoop!" Then hand...
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