We’re giving away an Inspirational Necklace from Monogrammed-Gifts.com!

Monogrammed-Gifts.com is your source for personalized and inspirational gifts for all that you celebrate.  Whether you’re shopping for Mother’s jewelry, a hostess gift, kids’ birthday or Christmas present we have something perfect for every occasion. When you’re looking for something special, stop by and let us help you create a thoughtful gift. The winner will have their choice of either a Love Token Necklace or Friendship necklace.  These sweet creations make for an adorable gift.

The Love Token Necklace is hand-stamped with an XO and comes on a 16” chain.  The necklace is presented on a red card that reads “Wear this love token as a reminder that you are loved and cherished.”

The Friendship Necklace is a turquoise teardrop stone that hangs on a 16” chain.  This necklace is presented on a card that reads “Turquoise is one of the oldest symbols of friendship and loyalty. It represents the treasured and lasting bond that two friends carry with them”

These are great gifts to pop in a card and let someone know you’re been thinking of them.

How to Enter:

To enter this giveaway, please visit Monogrammed-Gifts.com and let us know your favorite piece of jewelry by leaving a comment here. (more…)

Welcome to The Work at Home Woman’s Business Book Club!

July’s Business Book Club Pick is: “Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months” by Melinda Emerson.

Midpoint Discussion: Friday, July 23, 2010 – read through chapter 12.

Final Discussion & Review: Friday, August 13, 2010.

Book Stats: 250 pages. 24 Chapters.

Book Description: Melinda Emerson known as “SmallBizLady” is a seasoned entrepreneur, professional speaker, and small business coach who specializes in small business start-up, social media marketing, and business development.

Her first book, Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months; A Month-by-Month Guide to a Business That Works was written to end small business failure, which is Melinda’s mission. She is a trusted resource for everything entrepreneurs need to know about launching and running a profitable small business. (more…)

Welcome to The Work at Home Woman’s Business Book Club!

Today is the final discussion for “Women, Work & The Art of Savoir Faire” by Mireille Guiliano. This book imparts business and career tips, advice and strategies for women. For those of you who are not familiar with Mireille Guiliano, she is the former CEO of luxury champagne brand Veuve Clicquot and bestselling author of, “French Women Don’t Get Fat”.

With that said, let’s get the discussion rolling…

Question 1: On page 156 it says, it takes 4 support legs to support work-life balance. “These four elements are: 1)good health, 2) a functional social network of friends and family, 3) a solid employment situation, and 4) time, space, principles, and polices for yourself. They work together, interacting in sometimes mysterious ways. And some stronger anchors can compensate for weaker ones, but the stress will become apparent then. Lose one of the anchors and you are left twisting in the wind and out of balance”. Have you found this 4 support legs theory to be true in your life? How do keep balance? (more…)

By Angela Bickford

I’ve been talking to a lot of wonderful women I’ve met on Twitter about social networking, and there’s one thing we all tend to agree on. It’s not about the numbers; it’s about the relationships you build.

The best definition I have come across to define social networking is from the site What Is?:

“Social networking is the practice of expanding the number of one’s business and/or social contacts by making connections through individuals.”

Connections. Not more followers, or fans, or blog readers. But true, honest connections. Now, does this mean I have to talk to, reach out to, reply to, comment on, etc. with every one of my social connections? No. That would be impossible. Learn who your repeat commentators are and engage with them. Try to take some time to recognize when people reach out to you, except of course when it’s spam. :-) (more…)

Tell us a little bit about Monogrammed-Gifts.com and how you got started.

I started Monogrammed-Gifts just before I had my first child.  The company I was working for was changing hands so it was a perfect time for me to make a transition.

What did you do before launching Monogrammed-Gifts.com?

I worked for a company that sold business promotional products.  I worked in the customer service area but my main role was to manage the website and web marketing.  Essentially I’m still in the same line of work, but now my focus is on personalized gifts instead of promotional products.

How many hours do you work a week and how much is spent is your home office? (more…)