It’s December 1st rolls around and, once again, you find yourself scrambling to come up with affordable gift ideas, or making sure you don’t spend $50 on your nephew and $25 on your niece. Then the stress builds and decision paralysis kicks in, and then… It’s December 23rd and you’re stuck picking out the first cute stuffed animal and blanket set you can find at the grocery store. Here are FIVE things that you can do starting NOW for your Christmas or Holiday Shopping.
Read MoreAs a business owner and entrepreneur sometimes it can be hard to identify what apps or services that we need to sign up for since the market is certainly inundated with options. So, I wanted to share with you a few of my favorite online tools that have helped me over the years.
Read MoreFreedom Through Business Automation For Small Businesses…she learned that her customers didn't care that she was just one person trying to juggle her new business and her day job! Customers wanted her to be available whenever they needed her. She researched, learned, and mastered the skills needed to show up for her customers even when she wasn't actually available…
Read MoreWhen it comes to tax planning I know a lot of us are just like deer in the headlights. It is hard to read through and decipher all of those tax codes, especially in today's day and age when there are tax laws that seem to be changing every single month! It's definitely hard to keep up with and I know that I find myself on the IRS's website in my spare time just kind of reading through things to make sure that I'm feeling updated. If there's anything that I need to do more research on, I take the time to do that. So today I'd like to just chat a little bit about some ways that we can all do some tax planning for ourselves and to better our future.
Read MoreChange. It really can be a scary word for some. However, we can always rely on change being the most constant thing in our lives. I know we all had to learn a lot of new skills. So, here are a few things I'm grateful for that were born out of quarantine:
Read MoreThe average person’s relationship with money is ever-evolving. You may be in a season where you just can’t even open your bank account because you’re scared what you might see. You may be thriving financially causing you to look at money as a big blessing in your life.
Read MoreThe holidays are such a special time! I feel my energy building up getting ready to watch all of the lovely holiday movies, while cuddling on the coach and sipping on hot cocoa. But for many of us it is a time of financial stress. Sometimes the stress comes from not knowing exactly how much the cost of Christmas will end up being when you see the credit card bill in January. Well - fret not friends! I’ve pulled together a list of gifts UNDER $25, for her AND him!
Read MoreWhen I bought the book Do It Scared it was right when Ruth Soukup launched it, so along with the book I received 3 bonuses as well. One of the bonuses was a personalized detailed assessment of my fear archetype. And let me tell you, as evidenced in the above 2 statements, how scary accurate that assessment was!
There are two kinds of people in this world: those who go all out for Halloween and those who think it’s fun but aren’t that into it. Whichever camp you’re in, there’s no denying that Halloween is a very fun holiday. That’s why it’s so easy to get caught up in spending money on decorations, food, candy, and, most importantly, costumes.
Read MoreI wish I had read How To Say Anything To Anyone sooner. Perhaps before I even entered the workforce. I love how this book is so practical and teaches exactly what to say within certain situations and circumstances. Too many times I have felt stumped by trying to figure out the most effective way to communicate to another person within the office, especially in the confines of an office culture where politics gets lost on me. Does anyone else ever feel this way?
Getting the kids ready to go back to school is an exciting time for a family. The anticipation of starting a new school year, meeting new friends, and getting back into a routine is something most kids and parents look forward to every year.
Read MoreSometimes it feels like meal prep can be a chore! But, when I have meals all set and ready to go for the upcoming week I start to notice that my level of efficiency goes up during the day. In the mornings I find that I’m not worrying about what meals I’m going to be eating throughout the day, all I have to do is grab and go. Now that I work mostly from home this helps speed up my day significantly. I am honestly doing more things now than I was when I had a 9 to 5. #mindblown
When I was young I always wanted to go grocery shopping with my mom, to spend time with her and so I could get all the delicious things. Back then a dozen of eggs would cost $0.80. I even remember walking to the corner dairy drive thru to purchase dairy essentials for the upcoming week, at a very low affordable cost.
Read MoreYou come home from work exhausted. Rummage through the fridge and try to find the easiest, quickest, and (...*fingers crossed*...) the healthiest meal to make to keep the family happy and satisfied. But then you realize you don't have enough items to make a whole meal. *sigh* So, you end up running to the grocery store to pick up "just a few things" and end up spending a $100 because impulse shopping on an empty stomach IS. A. THING.
Read MoreTrue or False: When I started my business, I knew all the business items I would need to pay for.
If you would’ve asked me this on day one, I would’ve said a matter-of-fact, shoulder-shrugging yes. Ask me today, years later, and I can say with full confidence that this statement is false. I had no idea! If you’re new to business ownership, take comfort in the fact that no one has all the answers in the beginning. Which, I think, is part of the fun of entrepreneurship.
Read MoreWhen I first started this business I was unsure of which way to truly start. I felt like I knew my endgame, but was unsure of which path to move forward with. I know there may be some of you out there thinking the same thing. Perhaps you even toyed with the idea of starting your own business as well, but just unsure of exactly how to get started. In this blog post I reflect on my first year in business and then I breakdown the path I took to that brought me where I am today. I hope this provides insight and encouragement that it is possible to start a business alongside working a full-time job.
Read MoreFor those who know me, already know I am a huge fan of Grey’s Anatomy. I have watched this show since the beginning! I think the creators of Grey’s Anatomy have a way of explaining life so very poignantly. Here is a quote from their Season 7, Episode 1. There is no need for a backstory, as you will learn why. Stick with it, this is a good quote…
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