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Looking Back at 2011

In just about 48 hours we will close the book on 2011. However, before you make like Wal-Mart and start working on Valentine’s Day preps, now is a good time to look back on the year that was. Creating year in review layouts is a tradition for me. I love selecting memorable moments from the last 365 days and putting them together in a classic page design. Since the passage of time is a vital part of any New Year’s celebration, consider using time-related embellishments in your layout. For example, I recently printed out an image of a large clock … Continue reading →

Bittersweet Miracles of 2011

JK Rowling once said, “Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.” As the year 2011 is coming to a close, I find myself spending a lot of time reflecting on the year’s events. It is amazing to me how much a life can change in such a short amount of time. The year 2011 was a hard one for us. It was the year our lives turned upside down during a painful divorce. It was a year of change. We moved back in with my parents, I changed my major and went back to school, … Continue reading →

Deals That Expire Soon! – Weekend of December 23, 2011

Can you believe that Christmas is just a few days away? This is your very last chance to take advantage of deals and sales that will disappear at the end of this weekend. These fun, last minute, offers will disappear faster than you can take down your Christmas decorations. ABC Family is continuing their “25 Days of Christmas” through Christmas Day, December 25, 2011. Don’t forget to go back and see what the last few doors of this virtual Advent Calendar have hiding behind them! While you are there, you can catch up on the doors that you missed. Some … Continue reading →

Looking Ahead to 2012

Around this time of year, people begin to think about goals and plans for the coming year. If you have a home – based business, it is a good idea to set aside some time to think about what you would like to accomplish with your business next year. Of course, if you have been reading this blog regularly, you will remember that both myself and my co – blogger Stephanie Romero recommend planning ahead only after taking that all important look back in time at what the past year has been like for your home – based business. I … Continue reading →

Looking Back At 2011

I would like to thank Stephanie Romero for her wonderful blog post about taking time to reflect on the year that is just about done. You see, I almost leaped ahead and wrote a post about my plans and visions for my home – based businesses for the next year. Stephanie’s post reminded me that there is a lot to be learned by looking back in time, so that is what I have decided to do today instead. This way, when I do think ahead to next year I will have a perspective that includes the wisdom of having thought … Continue reading →

Deals on Video Games – Weekend of December 9, 2011

For some unknown reason, it seems like all the stores that sell video games have decided to have a sale this weekend. If you are looking for a gift for the gamer in your life, now might be the most economical time to do it. Just make sure you know what game your loved one would like, and what system that game goes with. Gamestop is having what sounds like an absolutely crazy deal this weekend. Buy two video games, and get a third game for FREE. This includes all their in-stock, pre-owned, video games. You can find games for … Continue reading →

October 2011 General Conference- Elaine S. Dalton Address

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“The most important thing a father can do for his daughter is love her mother.” -Elaine S. Dalton Sitting lazily in our backyard swing listening to conference on Sunday morning with our kids semi-listening, that quote above struck me, and I couldn’t help but poke my husband and say, “Are you listening?” I know we’ve all done it. We’ve all made sure that our husbands listen to what is important, but I couldn’t help but love this talk. We have one daughter, and she is our oldest. I know that she holds a special place in my husband’s heart. And, … Continue reading →

Back to School Anxiety & Emotions

Do a Google search on this topic and you’re likely to come across a ton of news stories, blogs, opinions, etc. I thought I better throw my hat into the ring, so my readers would not be left out. The person quoted the most on these various sites is Samuel Gladding, who is a professor at Wake Forest University. He offers 6 tips for helping with back to school anxiety and is summarized by Bradenton.com. The fact that these articles keep popping up on my alerts daily was funny to me, as I think I have more anxiety than my … Continue reading →

Staples Has a Back to School Savings Pass

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The brand new school year will be starting in late August or early September of 2011. It might seem as though that is still very far away, when you look at the calendar. Can your budget handle the extra expenses that appear when school starts? Save some money by getting the Back to School Savings Pass from Staples. By the end of the Summer, many parents are anxiously looking forward to when school will start again. You love your kids, but sometimes, after too many hours of extended contact, every parent needs a break. If you are a stay at … Continue reading →

How To Expand Your Client Base In 2011

As the New Year approaches, you may be thinking about how you can expand your home-based business’s client base in 2011. Chances are, as the owner and operator of a small, home-based business, you do not have a large advertising budget. That’s okay, you do not need one. In fact, one of the things that you can do to increase your client base does not cost you anything and will improve the way that you do business overall. Building and maintaining excellent relationships with your existing clients will help you to increase your client base. You are probably already dedicated … Continue reading →