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Go Ahead, Let Your Multiple Talents Shine

As you may know by now, I have decided to focus my efforts solely on one of the two home- based businesses that I have owned and operated for the past three years. Even though I am operating one business now instead of two, I feel as though it is important to make sure that I do not put all of my eggs into one basket. Now, more than ever, I am focusing on providing a variety of freelance writing services to a fairly diverse set of clients. I firmly believe that having multiple talents, or talents which can translate … Continue reading →

Basket Full of Fun

Easter is right around the corner and there is no shortage of egg, chick and bunny-shaped paraphernalia available to cram into your loved ones’ baskets.  But what if you don’t want to stick with the traditional basket or fillers this year? For those looking to hop down Bunny Trail with a few unique Easter or spring-themed treats, consider the following: Teacup:  Personalize plain, inexpensive teacups for your family members and friends and fill them with foil-covered chocolate Easter eggs.  Next, nestle a few artificial flowers inside, and then wrap the entire cup in organza or tulle. Bakery Boxes:  Plain, cardboard … Continue reading →

Get Your Egg On

With Easter just a few weeks away, now is the time to start thinking about eggs, bunnies and Peeps. Many stores that have been stocking Easter merchandise since the day after Valentine’s Day are offering discounts to early birds. This is great if you are looking to snag money-saving deals on Easter goodies for your spring fling. If you don’t have the funds to go hog wild on Easter Bunny decor, then simply get creative with items you may have around the house. For example: Ice Bunny: Use a bunny-shaped cake pan to create a unique ice sculpture centerpiece to … Continue reading →

Fun Nature Book: Mallory the Forgetful Duck

Mallory the Forgetful Duck Author: Elaine Allen Illustrations: Kelli Nash Publisher: Schiffer Books Cost: $16.99 Recommended Ages: PreK-3 Take a look at Mallory the Forgetful Duck Book Description Mallory is a very forgetful duck. She can’t remember where she left her nest. She sets out along the Chesapeake Bay to find it, but soon stumbles upon a nest that is NOT her own. Along her journey Mallory meets several mother birds, including a Canada Goose, an Osprey, a Great Blue Heron, and an Oystercatcher. Each of their nests is made of different materials, has a distinctive clutch of colorful eggs, … Continue reading →

Have You Thought About Having More Than One Home-Based Business?

As if running one home-based business is not enough, some home-based professionals juggle two, three, or even more home-based businesses. The reasons that people choose to have multiple businesses are as diverse as the combinations of businesses that they own. If you are thinking of starting your own business but you are not sure whether you are comfortable directing all of your time, energy, and resources into one business then you may want to ponder whether multiple businesses would work better for you than just one. For example, some home-based professionals have seasonal businesses that they only operate for part … Continue reading →

Easter Baskets: Getting More for Your Money

Fill your Easter Baskets this years with plenty of good stuff for a fraction of the price you paid the year before. On Easter morning, I always proudly look at the beautiful baskets laying in wait on the table. What a bounty. But then, a few days later, I am always disheartened. A lot of money was spent, and yet, there is little to show for it. The cheap toys have broken, the candy was too much and a lot of it had to be given away and the garbage can got filled with Easter grass and packaging. This year, … Continue reading →

Feeling Crafty? You Could Sell Your Creations on Etsy.

If you enjoy creating unique items but are unsure if you could ever turn your creativity into a profitable business, you may want to think about selling your creations on Etsy. Last year, over $180 million dollars of merchandise was sold through Etsy, an online marketplace for handmade crafts. While almost anyone can sell their stuff on Etsy if it is hand made, there are definitely some things that you can do to help your items stand out and be noticed. When people shop at Etsy, they are usually looking for something unique. Your products will stand out from the … Continue reading →

Are All of Your Eggs in One Basket?

As you may know by now, I have a few different home based businesses. The reason for this is simple – I do not want to put all of my eggs in one basket. In today’s economy, an important survival skill for the home based business owner is the ability to draw on his or her multiple talents and offer a variety of products and/or services through one or several home based businesses. Some home based businesses may lend themselves well to encompassing a variety of products and services under one business name. Others do not. For example, the reason … Continue reading →

Easter Hats, Easter Eggs and Bunnies

One of the things I used to hate about Easter when the children were at school was the Easter hat parades. Being a non crafty person the mere mention of hat parade or fancy dress was enough to send me into despair. Easter eggs always took a secondary role in Easter celebrations. Easter Eggs or bunnies never appear till Easter Sunday morning. Having two children who were allergic to chocolate when young always put a damper on it. Maybe that’s one of the reasons we never went overboard about Easter eggs. Yes, I tried carob and candy eggs but it’s … Continue reading →

Homemade Easter Baskets and Bunnies

I usually stock up on Easter baskets the day after Easter. You can find amazing deals on Easter everything in the days following the holiday. Last year I scored six good-sized Easter baskets, in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors, for less than five bucks at Target’s after Easter sale. If you didn’t get a chance to stock up on cheap Easter baskets last year, you can still save money this season by making your own at home. The following Easter basket craft is kid-friendly, as is the project for homemade Easter bunnies. Take a look: EASY EASTER BASKET … Continue reading →