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Increase Your Chances of Winning Contests

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:10:21 +0000

All of us have seen the many contests and sweepstakes being offered on any given day. While I enter many of them, I always wonder “do I really have a chance to win?” Full Article

Protect Your Children With a Password

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:09:59 +0000

When we think of password protection, we think of bank accounts, computers, or even voice mail phone systems. Full Article

Kids and Secrets

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:08:25 +0000

As parents we have so much to worry about in regards to our children. We want to protect them from all of lifes dangers, yet we want to accomplish this without putting unnecessary fear into their lives. Full Article

Children’s Birthday Party Ideas

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:07:42 +0000

When my children were young, we had so much fun with birthday parties. Each year we did something different from the year before. Some years our themes allowed us to invite several children and some years our themes allowed us to only invite a small amount of other children. Full Article

Does Your Child Forget His Homework

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:07:16 +0000

I used to get at least one phone call per week from my daughter. She was just frantic. She had left her homework at home and needed me to rush it over to her at school. Full Article

Children Love Routines

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:06:42 +0000

One of the reasons children will sing the same song over and over again is because they love routine. Full Article

Choosing Your Child’s Pediatrician

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:06:13 +0000

When the time came for me to choose a pediatrician for my children, it was very important that the man or woman I chose would be a person willing to answer my questions and address my concerns. I was so fortunate to find men and women in two cities who did indeed care enough to spend the 5-10 minutes needed to speak with me about my questions and concerns. Full Article

Preparing to Go Back to School

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:05:49 +0000

By the beginning of August my kids are usually asking to go to Staples to start looking at and buying back to school supplies. Full Article

Gift Ideas For Teachers

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:05:25 +0000

Each year we all struggle with what to get our children’s teachers both in December and again at the end of the school year. Here are 8 ideas that I have used over the years with the teachers of my own kids. Full Article

Can You Make Money in Direct Sales?

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:04:58 +0000

Whenever I read work at home message boards, I always see some variation of the question “can I make money in direct sales”? Of course the answers are always from those who hope to recruit a few and so the answers are always heavily padded. Full Article

Buying Leads in MLM

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:04:41 +0000

I think at least once daily someone asks “where can I buy leads for my MLM business?” I have both had my name bought and sold and I’ve bought leads, so my comments are based on real life experience. Full Article

Does Everyone in Direct Sales Earn a Six Figure Income?

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:03:45 +0000

If we were to rely on the advertisements we see, we just might believe that everyone in direct sales is a million dollar income earner. Not only does everyone claim they are earning millions, but they also claim they do it while the kids are napping. Full Article

Free Advertising For Your Direct Sales Business

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:03:23 +0000

Over and over again I see both women and men asking how they can advertise for little or no cost. Advertising does not always mean “an ad”. I advertise constantly but almost never use an ad. Full Article

Do You Own a Store?

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:02:59 +0000

When it comes to marketing, it’s imperative that you think outside of the box. Newspaper ads work great. An ad in the local yellow pages also works great. But what can you do that others are not doing? Full Article

Suggestions of What To Do When a Customer is Angry

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:02:37 +0000

Most of us in business have encountered the occasional angry customer. No matter what we say, this person remains angry. Full Article

How Much Does It Really Cost to Start a Direct Sales Business?

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:02:19 +0000

How Much Does It Really Cost To Begin a Direct Sales Business? Full Article

How to Use Free Online Marketing To Increase Sales In Your Direct Sales Business

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:01:31 +0000

While paid advertising can and does work, it’s also possible to use many forms of free advertising to increase sales. Full Article

Seven Tips For the New Network Marketer

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:00:59 +0000

Oh, how exciting. You’ve signed the contract. You paid for the kit. Now, once that kit arrives you’ll be set to go. You have such big plans. You have such wonderful ideas. Full Article

Sorting Through People To Join Your Direct Sales Business

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:00:33 +0000

I remember the first time someone spoke to me about “sorting through people”. I had to ask them to repeat what they had said. I was truly in shock that someone was suggesting I sort through people. Full Article

Do You Offer Free Kits In Direct Sales?

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:59:54 +0000

No matter how much time passes by, there is something about that word “free” that continues to attract others. Full Article

When Your Child Turns Eighteen

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:59:31 +0000

I think as parents, sometimes we think that on our child’s eighteenth birthday, something magical is going to happen. The truth is, they wake up the same person they went to bed as. Full Article

Talking to Your Kids About the Tough Subjects

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:58:21 +0000

When my 16 year old daughter needed a physical for a summer program, we went to visit our family doctor. I was asked to leave the room for a few minutes. I knew that while I was gone, the doctor would ask my daughter “are you sexually active?” and “are you using drugs or alcohol?” Full Article

Raising an Independent Teen

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:56:57 +0000

I remember posting on a message board about opening a checking account for my 16 year old. She and I had picked a date, gone to the bank, brought all of the paperwork and opened her account. She and I both were both excited. Full Article

Allowing Your Teen To Be Angry

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:56:09 +0000

When children are 2, they get angry and they lay on the floor and kick and scream. While we don’t particularly like these tantrums, as parents we all share stories of the tantrums our children throw. Full Article

Enjoying The Teenage Years

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:54:38 +0000

I can not count the number of times I’ve heard well meaning parents say “enjoy them now, soon they will be teenagers” Full Article

Teens and Discipline

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:54:11 +0000

I had the most frustrating conversation with a friend. It was frustrating enough to lead me to write this article. Full Article

Spending Time With Your Teenage Daughter

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:52:53 +0000

If your kids are like mine, then spending time in their room, on the phone, or on the computer instant messaging is their idea of a great time. Full Article

Teens and Bulletin Boards

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:51:55 +0000

Both of my girls have always loved bulletin boards in their rooms. Bulletin boards allow you to change the room without having to repaint and without having to redo the room as your child goes the various phases of teen life. Full Article

Decorating Your Teen’s Bedroom

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:51:29 +0000

I remember when I was a teen I wanted my walls pink and purple. I’m not talking pale colors, I’m talking loud, vibrant colors. My folks allowed me to paint the walls and I spent hours in my room, loving my pink and purple walls. My folks did not like the walls at all and my door was always closed, but I was happy. Full Article

Making a Connection With Your Teen

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:51:08 +0000

Last month, I picked my daughter up from school and as we were driving home, I noticed the car in front of us. There were 4 teens in the car, all smoking, only one window partially cracked. Full Article

Fun Halloween Recipes and Ideas

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:50:21 +0000

Halloween has always been a favorite time of year for me. Not only is it my birthday, but the air is clean and crisp, the leaves have turned colors and it’s just a very pretty time of year. Full Article

Managing Your Time In a Home Based Business

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:49:29 +0000

People decide to start a home based business for a variety of reasons. Some people want to be home when their kids get home from school. Some people are caring for a sick parent and wish to be home. Some people just can not conform to the 8-5 mold. Full Article

How to Save Money At the Grocery Store

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:48:39 +0000

I love going to the grocery store and looking at my receipt to see how much I saved. The best I’ve personally done is 70% and I’ve only been able to do that once. I really try to save between 30% and 40% when I visit the grocery store, if possible. Full Article

Saving Money Year Round

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:48:06 +0000

As moms, many of us want to stretch our incomes as far as we can. I’d like to offer some ideas that have worked for me in saving money year round. Full Article

Are You Helping Yourself or Hurting Yourself When You Network

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:46:54 +0000

We all talk about networking. We all seem to know that networking has something to do with meeting enough folks to continue to build our referral network, which in turn will continue to build our businesses. Full Article

How To Market On The Internet

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:45:47 +0000

Something very strange happens when folks turn on their computers. People who are normally very polite, forget their manners. People who always make sure to mind all their P’s & Q’s suddenly don’t realize there are rules on the internet too. For some reason many folks when they turn on their computer, they shut off their common sense. Full Article

Networking with MySpace

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:44:46 +0000

If you are not using MySpace as a means of networking, you are missing a huge opportunity. Full Article

Are You Interviewing Your Prospects?

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:44:15 +0000

There is nothing more exciting than someone contacting us to inquire about our business. We get so excited infact that sometimes we forget that what we are really doing is conducting an interview to see if our business is right for the prospect. Full Article

Ten Ways You Can Support Your Downline

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:43:29 +0000

Very often in direct sales, folks will ask “how can I help my downline?” Here are ten suggestions of ways to support your downline: Full Article

Is Duplication in Direct Sales a Realistic Possibility?

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:43:05 +0000

As far back as I can remember, I have heard the phrase “you need to be duplicatable”, when referring to the upline/downline relationship in direct sales. Full Article

Second Impression

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:42:39 +0000

You know the old saying “first impressions can last a life time”. Well, I believe that second impressions can be more important than first impressions. Full Article

Are You Talking to Your Family and Friends About Your Direct Sales Business?

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:41:12 +0000

If you are looking to your family and friends to make the sales to build your business, you just might be looking in the wrong place. Full Article

Can Article Marketing Help Your Direct Sales Business?

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:40:43 +0000

One of the most frequent questions I am asked is “how can I advertise for free?” I have never supported methods such as free classifieds. Nobody reads this. If you look, thousands of folks come and post an ad and never read a thing. Full Article

Know Your Product Line

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:40:21 +0000

This article is for those people representing direct sales companies that manufacture more than a handful of products. When I speak to folks involved in network marketing, representing companies that do indeed manufacture more than a handful of products, I often ask them if they know their product line. Full Article

Are You Listening To Your Customer?

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:39:55 +0000

All of us want to make a sale. However that sale will only come if we offer our customer exactly what they want. Full Article

Using Your Business Card to Market

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:36:05 +0000

What exactly is a business card? For me, my business card is one of the least expensive forms of advertising I possess. Full Article

Offering a Layaway Plan in Direct Sales

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:35:23 +0000

Have you ever had a potential customer say “oh I’d love to buy that but I can’t afford it?” Most of us are taught to overcome that objection, to prove the worth or value of the product. However if the buyer truly can not afford the product, then no matter how convincing we are, a sale is not going to be made. Full Article

Simple Weight Loss Tips

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:26:37 +0000

As women, as we get older, our bodies change yet again on us. As they change, our bodies do not want or need as many calories as when we were teenagers. Yet we still love cheesecake, cheeseburgers, and milkshakes. So how can we have these foods while still keeping those extra pounds off? Full Article

Six Tips To Maintain Weight Loss

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:26:10 +0000

Congratulations!! You’ve lost the weight you’ve been working so hard to lose. Now, how do you keep it off? Full Article

Becomning A Step Parent

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:25:40 +0000

With the divorce and remarriage rate so high these days, there is a good chance that you just might find yourself a step parent. Full Article

Eliminating Bedtime Struggles

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:25:10 +0000

My daughter had been babysitting the same child for quite some time. She told me that bedtime was just a nightmare. The child did not want to go to bed, did not want to quit playing, and that it would take an hour at times to get the child to finally go to bed, only to have the child pop right back out. Full Article

Helping Your Child Off To College

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:24:47 +0000

When our children enter high school, though we think about them eventually going off to college, we know it’s still a long 4 years away. We know we must first survive those teen years. Full Article

Helping Children Make Choices

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:24:23 +0000

As children grow up, it is important to allow them to make choices and to help them understand the various choices available to them. Full Article

How To Help The Child Who Does Not Like To Read

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:23:36 +0000

As parents we all recognize the importance of reading, but what do you do when your child just does not like or enjoy reading? Here are several ideas and tips I found over the years. Full Article

Keeping Up With the Jones Family

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:23:07 +0000

I can not count the amount of times I heard from both of my kids “but so and so’s mom bought it for her”, or “but so and so’s mom said it was ok”. I think when children hit a certain age, this phrase automatically enters their vocabulary. For some reason, children think that if another parent has allowed something, this automatically means that all parents should allow it. Full Article

Kids In The Kitchen

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:22:45 +0000

Kids love to help mom in the kitchen. Both of my girls always asked what they could do to help prepare meals. Full Article

When Parents Divorce Children Can Feel the Pain

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:21:52 +0000

Divorce is difficult for everyone. Divorce affects the two adults involved, plus their children, but it also affects extended family. Regardless of who “wins” custody, regardless of where the children live, these kids have two sides to their family. Full Article

Tips to Try and Help Your Picky Eater

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:21:25 +0000

You’re sitting at the dinner table and you put 3 or 4 different foods on your toddler’s high chair tray. Not only does your child not eat any of the 3 foods, but your toddler starts throwing the food out of boredom. Sound familiar? Full Article

Choosing Toys For Your Children

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:20:48 +0000

Throughout the year, we see advertisements for children’s toys. These advertisements are on television, on the radio and in print, both in magazines and in the newspaper. Full Article

An 18th Birthday Party For the College Bound

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:19:32 +0000

One of the most memorable parties my daughter ever attended was an 18th birthday party her friend’s mom put together for him and his friends. All of the teens were thinking of college. It was May of their senior year. They all were graduating in just 4 weeks. They had all chosen and been accepted to the colleges of their choices. Full Article

Five Parenting Tips

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:18:15 +0000

As parents we all need to occasionally be reminded of what we can do to be the best parents to our children. Below is a list of five of my favorite tips: Full Article

Are you Listening or are You Hearing?

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:16:30 +0000

My daughter loves to say “mom you’re not listening to me”. She often believes that because I’ve said no that certainly means I have not heard what she told me. Full Article

Putting Children to Bed at Night

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:16:01 +0000

Many parents tell me of daily struggles both at nap time and at bedtime. I was very fortunate. When my kids were young we did not have a lot of struggles. I did not force naps and bed time was really bedroom time, not necessarily sleep time. Full Article

Chilren Should Be Allowed to Make Choices

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:15:24 +0000

As a parent it is so easy to say to our children, “it’s time to get up now”, or “it’s time to eat your eggs and toast now”. Think of the child hearing these words. There is no choice for the child. The child is being told when to get up, when to eat and what to eat. If the child is home during the day, my guess is the child’s day is filled with being told how the day will progress, what the planned activities for the day are and the child is not being offered a lot of say in the matter. Full Article

Book Review: Bread and Butter

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:13:59 +0000

I really enjoyed this book. The book was written by someone involved at the corporate level with the franchise Great Harvest Bread. Full Article

Book Review: Leadership the Eleanor Roosevelt Way

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:13:18 +0000

I loved this book. The book is written by Robin Gerber. What makes this book a bit different than other books on leadership is that the book is written by a woman about a woman. Most of the other books I’ve read in the category of leadership have been written by men and are almost always about men. Full Article

Book Review: Survival is Not Enough

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:12:57 +0000

This book is about change. The entire book talks about change. Change is one of the hardest things not only for individuals, but also for business. We all like what is comfortable to us. Full Article

Book Review: The End of Marketing As We Know It

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:11:46 +0000

This book is written by Sergio Zyman, the ex chief marketing executive for Coca Cola. Full Article

Book Review: The One Minute Manager

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:09:19 +0000

I loved this book. It is a very quick and easy read. I read it in under an hour, cover to cover. The book contained many valuable lessons on management. The authors use one minute as their base. You really don’t need more than a minute to explain what needs to be done. The authors actually encourage a manager to find a way to be able to explain what needs to be done in less than one minute. Full Article

Respecting The Email Addresses Given To You

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:07:49 +0000

Most everyone who owns a website wants to capture the email addresses of those who visit their sites. There are several ways to accomplish this “capturing”. One way is to offer a newsletter. When you offer free information on an ongoing basis, folks who are interested in the topic you are writing about will subscribe. I believe this is actually the best way to capture email addresses. Full Article

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:07:24 +0000

I have always loved the combination of chocolate and peanut butter. I used to love the commercials of the kids running into each other, one child with the Hershey chocolate bar, and the other child with a jar of peanut butter. Full Article

Cream Cheese Recipes

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:06:28 +0000

When I think of cream cheese, I immediately think of bagels. I love bagels and cream cheese. However cream cheese is wonderful in many other recipes. Full Article

Creating Dips For Entertaining

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:04:58 +0000

Creating Dips For Entertaining Full Article

Easy Potato Recipes

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:04:30 +0000

We are potato lovers. We eat potatoes many times each week. We slice them, we dice them, we fry them and we bake them. Full Article

Easy Recipes For Chicken Breasts

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:03:11 +0000

There are hundreds of ways to prepare chicken. In this article you’ll find recipes for; garlic chicken, mushroom chicken and lemon chicken, 3 very different flavors. Full Article

Making Carrot Cake

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:02:32 +0000

I often see recipes that say “best carrot cake recipe”. I’m not sure there is really a â€˜best” recipe, however depending on what you add to the recipe I’ve tasted many variations of carrot cake. Full Article

More Easy Chicken Breast Recipes

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:01:37 +0000

We eat chicken several times per week, so we always experiment with new flavors and new recipes. If time is limited, I always suggest buying a bottle of either already made marinade or salad dressing and marinating the chicken while you’re at work. The flavor seeps into the chicken and when you get home from work, just bake for an hour and you’ll have a delicious flavored chicken. Full Article

Pancake Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:00:33 +0000

When I was a child my mom used to make the best pancakes for dinner. She would make zucchini pancakes, carrot pancakes, potato pancakes and even chocolate pancakes. She would serve these pancakes as a side dish, usually with meat as our main course. Full Article

Using Potato Chips In Cooking

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:00:04 +0000

Many of think of potato chips as those crunchy chips we put on a plate alongside a sandwich. However potato chips can add a wonderful flavor to many recipes. Full Article

Several Kugel Recipes and the History of Kugel

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:57:31 +0000

The word kugel came from the German language. The word Kugel means “ball” as in round. When kugels were cooked, they puffed up into round casseroles. In the Yiddish language, the word kugel means square. Today, most kugels are made in square pans. Full Article

Simple Shrimp Appetizer Recipes

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:54:30 +0000

I have always loved shrimp. Shrimp can be served both hot and cold and both as an appetizer or as the main course. Full Article

Simple Shrimp Recipes You Can Use For Dinner

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:54:05 +0000

There are so many ways you can serve shrimp as a main course. You can serve it with rice or with pasta for a great meal. Here are a few recipes my family enjoys: Full Article

Cooking with Applesauce

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:53:28 +0000

When I think of applesauce I think of a childhood memory. My mom used to buy the applesauce with cinnamon in it. Until I was a teen, I thought all applesauce was dark in color and had a cinnamon flavor. I still smile when I see the small servings of cinnamon flavored applesauce in the market, knowing that other moms are also giving their kids this yummy treat. Full Article

Macaroni and Cheese Dressed Up

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:52:52 +0000

I’m not sure I’ve ever met a child who did not like macaroni and cheese. As a mom, it’s a quick and easy lunch or dinner for the kids, but not a personal favorite to serve adults. Full Article

Choosing Almond Butter

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:52:23 +0000

Almond butter is similar to peanut butter, but without the peanuts. This makes the spread less salty and also a wonderful alternative for those with peanut allergies. Several studies have been done with the results all finding that eating nuts is linked to lower risk of heart disease. Full Article

The Advice You’ll Receive When Pregnant

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:51:56 +0000

I remember when I first announced that I was pregnant. Two things happened. I began getting phone calls of congratulations and I began getting advice. Full Article

How to Choose a Preschool

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:51:26 +0000

Choosing a preschool for your child requires knowing what you want in a preschool and then asking questions to see if the schools in your town match what you are looking for. Full Article

Gift Ideas For Preschool Teachers

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:50:51 +0000

I believe it is quite common for both parents and children to feel a special bond with preschool teachers. These are the men and women who work with our children teaching them the skills that will prepare them for elementary school. Full Article

Making Time For Both Your Home Business and Your Family

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:50:05 +0000

I remember when I began my first business. There were just not enough hours in the day. And this was true for each of the 7 days of the week. My daughter was only 3 months old when I started that business. I was not working outside of the home. Full Article

Creating Your Office Space

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:49:28 +0000

When you look around your office or your work space what do you see? I believe there are certain “tools” that are a must for any work space: Full Article

Using Free Advertising to Market Your Business

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:48:44 +0000

Using Free Advertising to Market Your Business Full Article

Saying Thank You Makes You Feel Good

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:47:40 +0000

While it’s very nice to have others thank us, it’s even better when we say thank you to someone else. Full Article

Making The Transition From Part Time at Home to Full Time at Home

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:46:54 +0000

I often read articles, blog posts and message board posts from those hoping to make the transition from part time at home to full time at home. Full Article

Strategies For Article Marketing

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:42:50 +0000

You’ve read all the articles telling you that you should write articles, but there are hundreds of article databases out there. How do you decide where to submit your articles? I have a couple of strategies that bring me results. Full Article

Choosing Titles For Your Articles

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:42:23 +0000

Very often when I search the web for information, I’m taken to articles that have been written about the very topic I am looking for. I just can’t say enough how important a well written article is to your marketing strategy online. Full Article

Tips for Topics to Write Articles About

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:41:58 +0000

When I speak to others about writing articles, I’m often told “there is just nothing to write about. Full Article

Creating Your Own Pizza

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:41:33 +0000

My kids have both always loved pizza. We discovered some great easy pizza recipes over the years. It can get very costly to keep ordering pizza from the local take out places. So, we began making our own pizzas and today, 20 years later, my kids still love the homemade pizza over the take out pizza. Full Article

Child Friendly Recipes

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:40:53 +0000

Kids like to help in the kitchen. Kids enjoy cooking. I think one of my favorite recipes for kids is Dump Cake. This is literally a cake where you dump everything into the baking dish and then bake. Full Article

Getting Kids To Eat Vegetables

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:40:26 +0000

Have you ever made peas and carrots for dinner and put them on your child’s plate? If you have, then you now know the many ways children will hide these green and orange pieces from their plates. They will lose them on the floor. They will feed them to the dog. They will hide them in their napkin. They will scoot them under another item on their plate. Kids will try just about anything to not eat the peas and carrots sitting in front of them. Full Article

Work at Home Options

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:39:31 +0000

If you want to work at home, step one is understanding the options available to you. Full Article