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 […]
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 […]
6 Investments That Create Time Dividends in Your Home-Based Business
Time is a limited resource, yet it’s the most valuable one of all when starting a home-based business. One of the best time management strategies for entrepreneurs is to create “Time Dividends,” a concept from Laura Vanderkam’s book, Off the Clock. The idea is simple: what you spend time and money on now can save […]
3 Questions Small Business Owners Should Ask Before Hiring a Nanny
If you’re a working parent, you already understand the struggle of juggling working on your business while taking care of toddlers and infants is like — and it’s far from being easy! Whether you work from home or run a brick and mortar storefront, most entrepreneurs can benefit from investing in a nanny. According to […]
Four Productivity Hacks For Remote Workers
By Christy Schutz 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 […]
Increase Your Productivity with Block Scheduling
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 […]
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 […]