As a busy side hustler, you know that your time is your most valuable resource. At times, it probably feels like you’re juggling a million things as you try to maintain the lifestyle you’ve dreamed of or aspire to. And yet, you wonder if work-life balance is even possible for you. While it does require a degree of ... Read More
Productivity
The Pros and Cons of Working From Home
Working from home is nothing new. Remote jobs have become more widely available over the years and can offer the same benefits as a job that requires you to work on-site. However, it's not all rainbows and unicorns, there are pros and cons when working from home. As many of us have seen within the past two years, working from ... Read More
11 Ways Work-at-Home Moms Can Entertain Kids Without Using Tech
One of the biggest challenges of being a work-at-home mom is finding new ways to entertain the kids while you get to try and get some work done. Many times we end up relying on technology to entertain our children for us. I know I'm guilty of turning on the TV or letting my daughter use the iPad a little longer than I ... Read More
Home Office Supplies You Need For a Functional Home Office Setup
Sponsored by Brother Have you seen those pictures on Instagram? You know the ones with the highly-stylized home offices where they have a white, fluffy, faux fur rug, and decor all done in pink? Yeah, that's not what my home office looks like at all. In fact, my desk is set up in the corner of our bedroom, and I choose not to work ... Read More
Achieve Better Time Management in 20 Minutes a Day
For as long as I can remember, I've been a neat freak. My closet, bedroom, desk, and dresser drawers were always tidy and organized with meticulous care. This trait followed me wherever I went. I remember one day, when I was about nine or ten, looking at the stickers at Target, and they were all out of order. Not being able to ... Read More
How to Structure Your Day When You’re a Work-from-Home Mom
Are you a stay-at-home mom or working mom wanting to work-from-home? Are you wondering how you’re going to organize your day effectively to achieve anything at all? I was there once, mama! Before I became a work-from-home mom, I was a professional nanny. I loved my career; it took me all over the world, it paid well, and I enjoyed ... Read More
10 Effective Productivity Tips That You’ll Want to Use
Do you work-from-home but feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day? I hear you! Like a lot of mamas, I decided I wanted to work-from-home when my first baby was born. It was tough, but I took it slow and made it work somehow. Now, though, I have two kids at home, and because I’m obviously insane (kids will do that!), I’ve ... Read More
5 Ways to Stay Motivated as a Work-at-Home Mom
Work-at-home moms have the best of both worlds, right? We get to earn an income while staying home with our kids. But staying motivated while balancing work life and family life is no easy task. Just like achieving work-life balance requires boundary setting and eliminating distractions, staying motivated as a work-at-home mom ... Read More
Four Productivity Hacks For Remote Workers
Though we are all blessed with the same 24 hours a day, most of us are interested in getting MORE out of our time. The premise of “work smarter, not harder” is an attractive one, but what are some concrete ways to be more productive as a work-at-home professional? This question was on my mind as I tried to squeeze more out of my ... Read More
Increase Your Productivity with Block Scheduling [Free Time Blocking Template]
Everybody gets the same 24 hours, seven days a week, no more, no less. It's how we choose to use our time that matters. While I'm good at creating daily to-do lists and using a day planner, I knew there was room for improvement in how I managed my time. In fact, this year one of my goals is to work a 4-day workweek. To accomplish ... Read More
Meals in Minutes: Pan-Roasted Chicken With Lemon-Garlic Green Beans
Mondays are always a busy day in our household, and complicated meals are out of the question. That’s why I love this next recipe, it sounds complicated, but it is so simple to make, and best of all it can be made in one dish. I’ve even thrown this together on a Sunday evening, put in the refrigerator, then popped it into the oven ... Read More
Meals in Minutes: Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Cups
One of the biggest challenges of being a work-at-home mom is finding that ever so delicate balance between work life and home life. For myself, and many other women out there, cooking and cleaning house becomes a never-ending task which depletes our valuable time and energy. To help put the focus back on where it should be, our ... Read More
Ways to Stay Focused When You’re a Mom Entrepreneur
With so many things to do in one day, how do we ever manage to stay focused? Between school, career, extracurriculars, volunteerism, and family and friends it sometimes seems as though I'm spinning in circles. When there is work to be done, it is easy to get distracted by social media, chores, pets, or anything else. But, if you can ... Read More
Email Overload: 9 Time Management Tips for Managing Email
Sponsored by SaneBox When I first started my blogging business, I was easily able to write new articles, comment on other blogs, manage my social media clients, and answer emails, all while enjoying a cup of coffee when my daughter was napping. But as time went on my business and responsibilities grew, and email started to ... Read More
How to Outsource Tasks When You’re on a Budget
Coffee. Cook a meal. Hug kids. Clean something. Work. Repeat. When you’re a work-at-home mom, there is a ton to juggle. Working full-time is hard. Mothering is hard. Starting a business is hard. If you are brave enough to do any one of these or any combination for that matter, please contact me for your award. Because, girl – you ... Read More