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Lying Children: What You Need To Do To Encourage Honesty

Adina Soclof — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:47:38 +0000

When children lie for the first time, parents can get very upset. They immediately envision a life of crime for their little angel. Parents can rest easy. Lying is a common problem among all children. Full Article

Empathy For Kids: Show Them You Understand

Adina Soclof — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:29:01 +0000

Empathy is one of the best techniques that you can use when communicating with your children. In my classes I encourage parents and caretakers to learn how to deliver empathy to their children. Why? Because being empathetic with your kids helps them see you really care about them and respect their feelings. Once they feel your respect and your love you will see more cooperation and less power struggles. Full Article

Children and Choices: The Secret To Raising Independent Kids: Part 2

Adina Soclof — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 03:08:36 +0000

This past year, I had a back injury and was in bed for a week. I had to rely on others, i.e. my kind husband, kids and in-laws to take care of my most basic needs. It was not a pleasant experience. It was tough to be so completely dependent on my family. They were kind, gracious and doting and all I wanted to do was jump out of bed and take my rightful place as primary caretaker and happy homemaker. I remembered when my kids were toddlers and they would yell, “I want to do it myself!” I could really relate. Full Article

Offering Children Choices The Secret To Raising Independent Children

Adina Soclof — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 03:06:54 +0000

I just spent the weekend with my 2 year old niece. My kids are now older and I forgot how much fun it is to spend time with a toddler. They say the funniest things. I had also forgotten that all 2 year olds “want to do it myself!” That seemed to be a recurrent theme these past few days. Mara wanted to pick out her own clothing, put on her own shoes, and climb up and down our steep basement steps herself. Full Article

Foster Independence In Your Kids: Be An Asking Parent

Adina Soclof — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 03:04:34 +0000

One of the most important jobs we have as parents is to help our children develop their independence. Part of that job means we need to help them think for themselves. This is important because we the parents aren’t going to always be there for our kids. Children need opportunities to develop their own judgments and use their own instincts. They need to make mistakes and learn from them. In order to do this, Jane Nelsen of “Positive Discipline”, says we need to be “Asking” parents instead of “Telling” parents Full Article

Empathy for Kids: Learn How To Be Empathetic And Connect With Your Kids

Adina Soclof — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 03:03:17 +0000

Being empathetic is one of the best people skills around. It also helps us parent more effectively. Many of us have heard of the concept of empathy but do not know how to be empathetic. Full Article

Encouraging Honesty In Your Children

Adina Soclof — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 03:01:25 +0000

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4 Simple Ways To Help Your Child Succeed At School

Adina Soclof — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 03:00:09 +0000

We all want our kids to do well in school. However, many parents may feel that their child’s academic successes and failures reflect their parenting abilities. If their child succeeds than they have succeeded. If their child fails they think they have failed as parents. This can lead to parents becoming hyper-focused on their child’s achievements. This is tough on kids. Children brought up in this type of environment become overwhelmed by the unspoken demands of their parents. Full Article

Connecting With Your Child: 3 Ways To Help Your Quiet Kid

Adina Soclof — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 02:58:41 +0000

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Help Your Kids Be Safe On The Internet

Adina Soclof — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 02:56:57 +0000

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Complaining Kids: One Simple Way To Stop Your Child’s Grumbling

Adina Soclof — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 02:54:22 +0000

When kids complain parents often don’t know what to do. Parents may try to convince their children that there is nothing to complain about or they will try to fix the situation to make their child happy. Either way kids will still whine and grumble. The best way to handle your child’s gripe is to deliver empathy. This will make children feel heard and it will also teach them to take responsibility for their own negative feelings. Empathy helps children understand that they are not prisoners to their tough emotions. Kids do not like to feel annoyed and irritated, nobody does, but they may get bogged down in their unpleasant emotions. Empathy helps pull them out of their bad mood and it teaches children that they have control and can be in charge of their moods. Full Article

Help Your Kids Listen: 3 Simple Tips

Adina Soclof — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 02:51:34 +0000

Many parents have a hard time getting their children to follow directions and actually listen to them. Getting into the car, coming to the dinner table or even brushing teeth can be the cause of many battles between parents and children. It is hard to get kids to listen to sometimes even the simplest directive. Full Article

How To Help Your Child With Homework

Adina Soclof — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 02:49:20 +0000

Does your child have hard time getting focused and ready to tackle his homework? Does he procrastinate, whine, and jump around a lot before he gets settled? There are sane reasons for this behavior. Full Article

Christian Work at Home Mom: Let God Invade Your Business?

Jill Hart — Tue, 03 May 2011 17:05:02 +0000

A few years ago I had one of those “lightning bolt” moments. Each year I sit down to write out goals and dreams for my business. Full Article

Christian Work at Home Mom: Avoiding Bookkeeping Drama

Jill Hart — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:54:44 +0000

Then he said to them, “So give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” -Matthew 22:21 Full Article

8 Ways To Eat A Healthier Diet

Sydney Johnston — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:40:37 +0000

When walking in the doors of a modern grocery store we are immediately faced with an almost bewildering level of choice. There are so many options that we often aren’t sure what to choose. It will simplify your food choices if you think of yourself as a problem solver and clarify your goals. What is most important to you? Serving healthy meals? Saving money? Simplifying meal preparation? Speed? Once your priorities are firmly in mind, shopping becomes a lot easier and you will be more likely to be satisfied with your choices. Here are a few ideas that will help you to prioritize. Full Article

The Words a Mommy Never Wants to Hear – Something is Wrong with Your Baby

Kimberly Ehlers — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:53:48 +0000

My husband and I have one child, a boy, now 12. There are a couple of reasons I remember his birth like it was yesterday. First, it was the most incredible life changing experience I’ve ever had. Yes, even bigger than getting married. After all, I knew the man I was marrying well. On May 29, 1998 I met my baby boy for the first time. He was no longer the mysterious baby I carried everywhere with me for 9 months. He made his entrance into the world full of personality. A little one I had to get to know. The second reason I remember his birth so well is because it was the day I heard those words, “Something is wrong with your baby.” Full Article

Choosing a Convertible Car Seat

Ellen Braun — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:17:56 +0000

A convertible car seat is a terrific value, as it will last your child from infant-hood through kindergarten – since you have the ability to switch it from facing the rear of the car to the forward-facing position after your baby is one year old. Full Article

Entrepreneurs – Business Start Up Tips For Ultimate Success

Jill Hart — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:56:09 +0000

We know what it’s like. You have a great idea and are ready to begin building your business, but how do you know where to start? What are the first steps that you should take? Below are a few tips to get you started in the right direction. Full Article

Convertible Car Seats for All Seasons

Ellen Braun — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 21:39:37 +0000

Your baby is ready for a new season, and it’s time to make adjustments to the safety of your child’s car seat. Come Summer, the flowers bloom and your little one no longer needs to wear bulky sweaters and coats. When Old Man Winter arrives, you can have to bundle up the baby for each excursion. During the Fall and Spring there are days when the temperature can change over 30 degrees from morning tonight, necessitating a heavy coat when leaving to work at 7:00am and requiring just a light sweater later in the afternoon. Full Article

Convertible Car Seats – Is it Time to be Frugal?

Ellen Braun — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 21:24:56 +0000

Saving money gives me a thrill, and bargain shopping is a favorite activity of mine. However, sometimes being frugal is not a consideration, such as when I am shopping for safety products. When it comes to keeping my family secure, no price is too great for their safety. Full Article

I’m Begging You…

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:49:01 +0000

I’ve been an online business owner since back in 2004. I’ve worked on my own business, plus I’ve had plenty of clients over the years (as an Affiliate Manager and as a Coach), too. So you could say that I’ve seen the inner workings of a lot of businesses over the years. Full Article

Smart Women Take Their Business Offline

Joy Chudacoff — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 21:12:56 +0000

The other day, I was speaking with a smart woman entrepreneur and at one point she said, “Joy, I think I need to take my business offline.” My response? “Bravo!” In today’s world, with all of its moving parts and the opportunities to build an online business, I sometimes see entrepreneurs leaving a valuable tool out of their marketing plan—building “offline” relationships to create another stream of referrals. Full Article

Affiliate Marketing: Avoiding The Scams

Nell Taliercio — Mon, 31 May 2010 17:12:20 +0000

Affiliate Marketers make their money by selling other people’s products or services. These affiliate programs allow them to earn commissions based on the sales generated through the affiliate marketer’s special link. In some cases, they can earn money by getting people to sign-up to a special list or offer that the affiliate company provides. Full Article

Ten Twitter Tips For Work-at-Home Moms

Jill Hart — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:04:23 +0000

Social Media is quickly growing into one of the most-used marketing tools for work-at-home moms. One of the largest social media websites, Twitter.com, can be an effective way to spread the word about your business and learn from other top representatives in your business niche. However, it can take a lot of time to determine the best ways to use Twitter effectively for business. Below are ten tips to help shorten that learning curve.

1. Choose a Meaningful User name

If possible, grab your business name as well as your own name for use on Twitter. Having an easy-to-find and easy-to-remember username is essential.

2. Brand your Twitter page

Don’t leave your Twitter page boring and plain – spice it up. Make sure you add your logo, contact information and any other information that will be helpful for customers and visitors to your page. You can use a website such as TwitBacks.com to create a free or very low-cost background to bring life to your page.

3. Learn the Lingo

Twitter can be very useful, but it can also be very frustrating … especially if you have no idea what all those little symbols mean that fly across the screen. Take the time to research the meanings of the tags most often used on Twitter. One great place to do so is right on Twitter itself: http://help.twitter.com/portal

4. Follow industry leaders

Veteran entrepreneur Diana Ennen shares this tip: “I love to follow industry experts on Twitter and gain all their business insight. It’s almost like being right there in their office and getting in on their trade secrets. Not only do they post tips and how to information, but often share their business successes and mistakes and that allows me to learn from them. It’s so worth it!”

5. Interact

Don’t be shy! Take a few minutes each day to comments on what others are discussing or to throw out a question or idea. You never know when a topic is going to spark a response and help you build relationships with customers and your fellow Twitter users.

6. Don’t make it all business news – be YOU

It’s great to share about the things going on in your business and you certainly will want to share specials, discounts and other items of interest to your customers. However, as a small business owner you have the unique ability to put a personal face on your business. Let your customers and readers get to know a little about you as well as your business.

7. Run Contests

Twitter is a great fast-paced way to a run a contest. By having a great prize you can create a viral network of “tweets” about your company and the giveaway you’re holding. Sit down beforehand and plan out some great 140 character tweets that you can use throughout the giveaway time – whether that be minutes, hours or even days.

8. Share

Make your Twitter feed a worthwhile read for your customers. Share tips that apply to your target market, links to articles and other informational tidbits. Create a #hashtag for your business or topic (see #3 above) so that you can track re-tweets and mentions of your posts.

9. Be Thankful

A great way to make friends and build contacts is to thank others who re-tweet (RT) your posts. Send a shout-out saying thanks or feature them at special times like FriendFriday (#FF). They’ll know that you’re grateful and you’ll build a community that supports you – and each other.

10. Promote Others

Contrary to popular belief it IS in your best interest to work together with other entrepreneurs and to help spread the word about great things that they may be doing. Not only will people be drawn to your Twitter feed for great information, but they will see that you’re willing to share about more than your own interests. Another great benefit is that those you help promote will one day be there to help promote you as well.

Twitter is a great marketing tool for work-at-home moms. It can help drive traffic to your website as well as aid you in building relationships with your target market. Use the tips above to help guide you in how to best use social media to benefit your business and your customers.

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Jill Hart’s entrepreneurial career began in her teens when she spent a summer working with her father who ran his own business. When he put her in charge of a Coke machine and allowed her to keep the profits, she saw the benefits of being her own boss. She is the founder of the popular Christian work-at-home website CWAHM.com and mentors business owners at Successful Christian Women. Jill is also the co-author of So You Want To Be a Work-at-Home Mom (Beacon Hill Press, 2009).

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Quick and Easy Home Business Ideas

Alice Seba — Tue, 18 May 2010 12:18:03 +0000

One of the most common myths about starting an home business is that they take a lot of time and money to set up. That simply isn’t true. In fact, you can set up a business in under a week and then profit from it for years to come. Here are some quick and easy home business ideas you can start right now. Full Article

Five Tips to Sabotage ANY Exercise Plan

Melissa McCreery — Wed, 12 May 2010 23:17:50 +0000

Please be nice to me when I say that I am a runner who loves to run. I know—if you aren’t there–it’s a hard concept to grasp. I know because it wasn’t always this way. Before I found my inner-fitness fan, I struggled with failed workout attempts and exercise plans that were destined to crash and burn from the beginning. Periodically, amidst the Jane Fonda VHS tapes and the aerobics classes, I would try running. It seemed convenient and low maintenance and like something I “should” do (falling for the “should” was my first mistake). I hated it. Full Article

Telecommuting Customer Service Agent

Nell Taliercio — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:33:04 +0000

If you’re just starting out on your telecommuting job search; you may be getting a feel for what types of jobs are out there and want to know which ones you can do. For this article we’ll tackle one of the most popular telecommuting positionsout there-Customer Service. Full Article

Telecommuting: The Non-Phone Work

Nell Taliercio — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:32:28 +0000

Most telecommuting jobs available are phone-based. Those jobs include customer service, sales, telemarketing, appointment setting and virtual assistants. They’re also the easiest ones to find. Full Article

Tips for Keeping Your Telecommuting Job

Nell Taliercio — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:31:56 +0000

Congratulations, you have landed a telecommuting job. All your hard work has paid off and now you can settle into the daily grind of working a job from your own home. Now that you have that job; you’ll want to keep it. Full Article

Getting to Know Your Typical Telecommuting Scams

Nell Taliercio — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:38:39 +0000

The desire to find telecommuting jobs are on the rise. More people today are spending hours searching for positions that they can do from home, so they can get rid of their current jobs that they commute to. Full Article

Keeping Your Telecommuting Job Search Efforts Organized

Nell Taliercio — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:38:00 +0000

Oftentimes, those looking for telecommuting work, will apply to several companies at one time to increase their chances of getting hired. It does help your employment efforts, but it can make it hard to keep track of where and when you applied to what company. Full Article

Types of Telecommuting Positions: Part Two

Nell Taliercio — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:12:43 +0000

In the first article we talked about a few types of telecommuting positions. That article only skimmed the surface of what’s really available to you. Full Article

Types of Telecommuting Positions: Part One

Nell Taliercio — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:39:31 +0000

If you’re new to the telecommuting job search; you probably have a lot of questions about what types of positions you can apply for. There are several kinds of jobs that are frequently being offered as a telecommuting position by several companies. Full Article

Preparing your Home Office For Telecommuting

Nell Taliercio — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:57:00 +0000

When getting a home office set up to take on telecommuting work, many people tend to spend all their money on the frills. While it’s nice to have beautiful flowers or lighthouses to look at while you work, they’re not as important to have as some other items are. It’s best to leave the frills until you have the important things in place. Full Article

Job Boards: Free or Paid

Nell Taliercio — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:06:52 +0000

There are tons of online job boards out there. Some are free to use anytime you want and others you have to pay to access their database. When searching for a telecommuting position, it’s sometimes hard to know whether you should stick with the free boards or go with a paid one. Full Article

Basics on How to Research Telecommuting Jobs

Nell Taliercio — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:32:23 +0000

Okay, you’ve found a job advertisement that you could possibly apply to. Now what do you do? This is where your job researching will start kicking in. It’s important to know or at least have a good idea that the job ad is legit before moving on to the applying stage. Full Article

Telecommuting Scams: How to Spot Them

Nell Taliercio — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:54:48 +0000

The internet is a great opportunity for anyone looking for jobs or starting a business. Unfortunately, scammers have found a way to make a killing off preying on people like us. Full Article

4 Big Mistakes People Make When Applying for Telecommuting Jobs

Nell Taliercio — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:36:20 +0000

While it’s important to know what to do to help your chances in getting the telecommuting position you want; it’s also just as important to know what you should not do. Learning from others mistakes is the best way to do that. Full Article

Is Telecommuting Going To Stay?

Nell Taliercio — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:59:11 +0000

We all know that some fads come and go. Just when you get used to one thing, you suddenly find it gone and something else takes it place. There has been some controversy over whether or not Telecommuting is simply a fad that could go at any time. Full Article

Presenting the Telecommuting Concept to Your Onsite Employer

Nell Taliercio — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:17:10 +0000

You might have a current job that you love, but you’ve been hoping to find a position like it that you could perform while working in your home office. Full Article

Are You Cut Out For a Telecommuting Position?

Nell Taliercio — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:09:02 +0000

The idea of being able to work from your own home office holds a lot of appeal. It enables you to spend more time with your family and less time with the hassles of getting to and from work. It also helps cut down on some of your living costs by saving on gas money and work clothes. Full Article

Telecommuting Phone Interview Tips

Nell Taliercio — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:54:07 +0000

Whenever you apply for a job; if a hiring manager is impressed with your resume or application, then you can expect an interview to take place. This is how they tell if you are right for the position they want to hire for. Full Article

Telecommuting Cover Letter Tips

Nell Taliercio — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:04:51 +0000

You have your resume completed and you want to get a cover letter developed to send along with it. Should you use the same one you used for past onsite jobs? The answer would be no. Full Article

How to Manage Your Job References

Heather Eagar — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:57:26 +0000

Dealing with job references is often times like dealing with the pink elephant in the room. You know you’re supposed to address and take care of this issue, but because you don’t know where to start, you simply don’t take action at all. Full Article

Switching Careers at the Executive Level

Heather Eagar — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:12:04 +0000

It may seem like a bit of an impossible task switch careers once you’ve reached the executive level, but it happens more than you think – and it is contemplated even more than that. In fact, according to Execunet’s 2009 Executive Job Market Intelligence Report, 94 percent of the senior-level executives surveyed would consider switching industries. Full Article

Using Twitter For Business – Without Looking Like A Nitwit

Crissy Herron — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:35:07 +0000

Let me start out by saying that I am known for being a straight-talker, and that’s how I’m gonna be in this post. I’m not gonna sugar coat it, so if you want the truth and like the truth, read on. If you get easily offended, quit reading. Full Article

Don’t Let Being Over 50 Slow Your Executive Level Job Search

Heather Eagar — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 06:55:40 +0000

Job searches are often difficult enough without throwing curveballs into the equation like age. But age is definitely a factor, even at the executive level where one would think that expertise would be valued over all else. Full Article

Are Job Searches Better in the Summer?

Heather Eagar — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:41:23 +0000

Going Christmas shopping is usually better after Thanksgiving. Going skiing is usually better in the winter after a good snow has fallen. Going hunting for beautiful flowers is usually better in the spring. And some argue that searching for a job is usually better in the summer. Never heard of that? Well, you’re not alone. You, like most people, probably feel that there’s no right season to find a job. However, some experts beg to differ, believing that the down time many companies experience in the summer time offers a perfect opportunity to slide on in. While this myth has yet to be proven, if you happen to be searching in these summer months, there are some tips you can take advantage of to make your search easier.

How Can Christian PLR Help Bloggers?

Courtney Chowning — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 02:49:50 +0000

It seems there has been an explosion of the amount of blogs on the Internet over the last few years. Most people nowadays have at least one blog they call their own. With the stress of our daily lives it may be difficult to post on our blog on a daily basis. Christian PLR allows us to easily update our blog while bringing something of value to our readers as well. You may also be able to turn your readers hearts towards the Lord, which will be the best prize of them all. Full Article

10 Ways for a Book Author to Share Free Content on the Internet

Phyllis Zimbler Miller — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:30:09 +0000

Book authors sell their books — the fruits of their writing labor. Thus it may seem counterintuitive to recommend that, for online book marketing success, book authors must be willing to share abundant free content. Full Article

Work Week Meals-Twice is Nice

Tammy Paquin — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:53:09 +0000

It’s been at least six years since I balanced working outside the home almost full-time and having two kids. Friends were always amazed that I managed homemade meals on the table each night. Becoming a stay home mom with three kids made meal planning a bit easier because I was home BUT several of the lessons I learned as a work outside the home mom still apply. I’ll give you a sample menu for one week to show how I would pull all these easy lessons together. Full Article

Feeling Rich when the Savings Account Says Otherwise

Tammy Paquin — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:04:40 +0000

If your first thought to the title was, “Hey, I’m rich with family, friends, good health and faith!” then you’ve already hit upon my first point. Good for you! Being rich doesn’t just imply having lots of cash. It’s also recognizing that there are things that money can’t buy and you need to learn to celebrate that above the actual idea that being rich is about the cold, hard cash. Full Article

Low Stress Event Tips

Tammy Paquin — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:09:53 +0000

Over the years, I have hosted quite a few gatherings at our home. It didn’t take long for me to realize that I didn’t enjoy them. Why you ask? I was always running around, forgetting things and just plain exhausted by the work and felt like I needed a vacation to recover from the event! I started keeping track of things that worked and didn’t work and now I’ve come to enjoy the gatherings just like everyone else. Full Article

Finding Time to Knockout the Household Duties: Three Strategies to Maintain Your Home

Jennifer DeAnna — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 04:24:02 +0000

Oh my gosh, after working all day, dealing with the kids, running errands and not to mention starting a home-based business, who in the world has time to clean a house? Full Article

An Old Fashioned Wedding Shower

Carrie Gamble — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:34:18 +0000

Nowadays when you are invited to a wedding or baby shower it is often held at a restaurant or catering hall. Considering the guest list this sometimes seems the best way to accommodate the crowd. Refreshments are served by employees of the establishment or perhaps cafeteria style. While all of this is convenient for the organizers, it is expensive and somewhat impersonal. That is why I recommend considering the option of an old fashioned wedding shower. Full Article

Sharpening Success

Danielle Miller — Mon, 18 May 2009 02:29:33 +0000

One of the hardest questions I ask people who come to me for coaching is for them to give me their definition of success. Most give me what society has deemed as successful: money, recognition, material possessions, freedom, etc., because that is what we have been conditioned to believe quantifies success. Full Article

Effective Goal Setting that Gets Results

Danielle Miller — Mon, 18 May 2009 02:26:39 +0000

Everyone talks about the importance of setting goals, but how many people really understand the process of effective goal setting? Goal setting is the foundation for both personal and professional growth and should rank high on your priority list. Full Article

Your Prosperity Bill of Rights

Ruth Hegarty — Thu, 14 May 2009 21:24:35 +0000

Sometimes I get frustrated with all of the negativity around the economy that is out there these days. I look around and I see so many people doing extremely well despite what is said. The most important thing you can do to insulate yourself from the negative impact of doom-mongers is to avoid their messages all together. This isn’t to say that there aren’t people struggling in these times, however, if you aren’t one of them, even if you’ve had to tighten your belt a bit, you really don’t have it as bad as the media and other naysayers would have you believe. Full Article

Conducting Online Job Searches without Spilling Too Many Beans

Heather Eagar — Sun, 10 May 2009 09:00:43 +0000

If you’ve conducted online job searches, you know that as you apply to companies, you may have to enter a ton of personal information to complete the application. For some, this process is no big deal. However, others feel it’s too invasive and potentially puts them at risk of identity theft. Full Article

Smart Women Never Miss an Opportunity

Joy Chudacoff — Fri, 08 May 2009 18:45:38 +0000

Recently our family took a trip to the San Diego Wild Animal Park. It was a great trip that was both fun and educational for the entire family. Did you know that the Falcon and the Cheetah are the two fastest animals in the air and on the ground? I also found it interesting just how effective the Park was at marketing. Everywhere you went in the Park, whether it was to watch the “African Birds Take Flight” show, the “Journey into Africa tour” or the local café, they never missed an opportunity to educate you on the benefits of membership. This got me thinking about how Smart Women never miss an opportunity to get the word out about their Big Idea or entrepreneurial dreams. Full Article

Top-Notch Interviewing: How to Avoid Appearing Too Desperate

Heather Eagar — Thu, 07 May 2009 05:18:53 +0000

The process of applying for jobs can be so taxing that at the end of a long day of searching, it’s pretty common to just collapse from exhaustion. With so much work involved in the process, it’s no wonder that some candidates can get a little desperate. Full Article

Tips for Getting Past the First Interview

Heather Eagar — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 02:00:18 +0000

Searching for a job in a tough economy can be extremely challenging. This is especially true if it seems impossible to get past the first interview. Unfortunately, some people seem to have this sort of luck. So what can be done about it? Is there a secret to getting the employer of your choice to call you back for a second interview – and perhaps hire you for the position? There are a few tips that you can utilize to get you on the right track. Let’s look at what they are … Full Article

Embrace the Inner Diva

Jemima Lumley — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:03:15 +0000

“I believe that it’s better to be looked over than it is to be overlooked.”
Mae West
To be a diva is to be a woman confident in her own skin. A woman willing to take on the world without fear, just as adeptly as a leopard chasing it’s prey. A diva always stands up for herself and lets her voice be heard. She strives in every aspect of her life and consistently hones each and every talent. A diva knows how to have fun and lives each day to the fullest. And nothing gets in her way whether it is a lack of resources or personal strife. A diva always knows how to get what she wants and does so effortlessly. There is a diva living inside us all, but most of us have to delve deep within ourselves to rouse her. Once she is awakened, life will never be the same again! Awake your inner diva from out of her slumber and start living each day to the fullest! Full Article

Family Time at Dinner Time

Peggy Baron — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:54:06 +0000

These days, many families struggle to find time when they can all be together.Â Sometimes it’s because both parents work long hours and sometimes it’s because of the kids’ many extracurricular activities. Full Article

Kids Cooking For A Cause

Peggy Baron — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:48:12 +0000

How can we combine kids, cooking, and charity?Â This was a question that popped into my mind the other morning.Â There must be a way to blend these three together in a way thatâ€™s good for the kids and good for the charity.Â The answer came in a totally unrelated email the next day.Â The Ronald McDonald House!Â What better way for kids to practice their cooking and organization skills, and build confidence and caring than to provide a meal for an organization like the Ronald McDonald House? Full Article

Math Games for the Active Child

Peggy Baron — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:45:32 +0000

To put it in a nice way, my son is rather squirmy.Â He doesnâ€™t like to sit still for very long unless heâ€™s playing a video game, then itâ€™s just amazing.Â So instead of constantly telling him to sit down and do his math, we take it outside or up the stairs, literally.Â Iâ€™d like to share some of ways we like to â€œdo mathâ€ when sitting still is too much.Â Try these games with your child and I think youâ€™ll agree that math and exercise can go hand in hand. Full Article

Stressed by Exams? Test-Taking Jitters? Here’s How to Beat Exam Stress and Stay Calm Under Fire

Elisabeth Kuhn — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:34:18 +0000

You have a test coming up and already you can hardly sleep. And the less you sleep, the fuzzier your thinking becomes. And the worse your concentration gets, the less you can study. And so on. It’s a vicious cycle. Full Article

Kids Cooking Tacos…In My Kitchen

Peggy Baron — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:08:14 +0000

Kids cooking tacos. It sounds like fun, doesn’t it? Until they actually get started and don’t really know what to do. It’s your kitchen and they’re making an absolute mess. Plus, they don’t know how to cook and you know you’ll end up doing most of it. Full Article

A Fancy Holiday Dinner Party… For Kids?

Peggy Baron — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:13:01 +0000

The holidays are here and it’s time for food and fun. For a different twist, why not host a fancy holiday dinner party… for your kids and their friends? Our whole family had so much fun with this that it’s become a yearly tradition. Full Article

Kids Holiday Cookie Party

Peggy Baron — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:08:32 +0000

The holidays are upon us and we’re busy with everything from decorating the house to wrapping presents. The kitchen plays a big role during this time, and depending on your kids’ cooking skills they can play the lead or be part of the supporting cast. One fun way for your kids to get involved in the kitchen now is to have a Kidsâ€™ Cookie Exchange Party. Christmas is a good time to have this kind of party, but you can do this whenever you want. Just ask your kids, cookies are good anytime! Full Article

Marketing Your Book: 5 Tips for Choosing the Domain Name for Your Website or Blog

Phyllis Zimbler Miller — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:32:09 +0000

Before you can set up that website or blog, you have to purchase a domain name (such as www.queensofbookmarketing.com). And choosing the domain name for your website or blog on which to market your book may seem an easy thing to do. Whatâ€™s the big deal? The big deal is how easy or hard you are going to make it for fans or potential fans to find you on the web. If you're a new author, or about to have your own website or blog for the first time, give serious consideration to what you're using to brand yourself and your project.

How Smart Women Stay Connected

Joy Chudacoff — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:06:56 +0000

I was sitting in a park recently watching my children play with their grandparents and all at once I heard this deep, booming voice from a distance say, â€œYou must make contact if you want to stay in the game.â€ I turned to my left and saw a coach working with a girlâ€™s softball team â€“ instructing them on their swing and explaining the importance of making contact between the bat and ball at just the right moment. Full Article

How to Throw the Best Birthday Party Ever

Annette Yen — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:47:32 +0000

Are you one who has determined that having birthday parties at home is just too stressful so you avoid them with fear and trembling? A little planning can go a long way. With it you can help you turn a potentially chaotic mess into a wonderful birthday party that your child will remember for the rest of his life. Full Article

PLR vs. Ghostwriting: Which is Better?

Nicole Dean — Tue, 27 May 2008 03:49:16 +0000

Private Label Rights (PLR) articles and ghostwritten articles are both options when you need web content. Each is unique in its qualities and each has its drawbacks. Full Article

PLR Articles: How to Choose a Good Service

Nicole Dean — Tue, 27 May 2008 03:47:37 +0000

Private Label Rights (PLR) articles are hot right now. The only problem is that many people have tried them and been very disappointed. I can’t say I blame them. I’ve been disappointed, too. Full Article

Finding rest for the Direct Sales Company Mom

Annette Yen — Mon, 26 May 2008 12:37:31 +0000

When you’re a hard working mom with a Direct Sales companyit’s very easy to find one day that life is completely out of balance with the scales tipped deep toward the business and everything else hanging on to the other end for dear life. Because I have seen many a mom burn out of direct sales as a result of this chaotic unbalance, I want to encourage you, Direct Sales Mom, to find a Sabbath rest for yourself and your business. Full Article

Little Entrepreneurs – Starting them Young and Creating Good Habits for Life

Annette Yen — Mon, 26 May 2008 12:31:05 +0000

I’ve been working from home since my youngest daughter was born. It’s been a great adventure and I’m so blessed to be able to stay home with my kids and bring some income to the family budget. I love it. Full Article

Article Ideas for Promoting Your Gift Baskets

Kelly McCausey — Wed, 21 May 2008 09:42:45 +0000

Article marking is hot. Internet marketing is huge. It used to be that you had to have a website; and then you had to work hard on search engine optimization. Those two requirements are still vitally important â€“ yet alone, they are not enough. Full Article

Overcoming a Poverty Mentality in Business

Kelly McCausey — Wed, 21 May 2008 09:42:12 +0000

When I first started my Internet business I had a goal to earn money from home like everyone else. I had a few skills that I felt were marketable and I launched my website with high hopes and the smallest budget any man or woman has ever started with: Zero. Full Article