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The Factor Tree

Kids love to do work on the computer. Somehow even the hardest subject digests easier if a keyboard and a mouse are involved. Parents also seem to love the convenience of having their student work online. No paper work, progress reports are automatic and normally there are no tears involved. One such online program is The Factor Tree. The Factor Tree is an online math supplemental program for children in grades Kindergarten through sixth grade. This online program is not intended to replace a math curriculum but enhance your current curriculum. Let’s be honest, if we need to supplement the … Continue reading →

The Distraction Factor

It’s hot out today. Not just a little bit hot. It’s 90 plus degrees with very oppressive humidity. This is certainly not unheard of for a summer day in Vermont, but it sure makes me take notice of the fact that my house is not air conditioned. In summers past, I would look forward to going to work on days like these because it meant that I could take refuge in an air conditioned office. Now that I work from home, I try to keep cool as best I can with the help of a few big fans. My efforts … Continue reading →

Factors to Consider When Exercising at the Beach

The beach is a great place to work on your tan, but it’s also a fabulous place to work on your physique. There are dozens of exercises you can do at the beach that will provide you with tremendous health benefits. What’s more, the sun, fresh air and gorgeous views serve as distractions that help make working out more tolerable. While cross training at the beach is a wonderful way to burn calories and sculpt your body, there are some factors you should consider before hitting the sand, including: *Sun safety: Before you begin your beach workout, remember to apply … Continue reading →

Capturing Changes

I love time lapse photography. It takes a while to master, but once you’ve captured your first few frames and start the editing process, you’ll probably be hooked for life. Along with patience, there are other factors to consider when shooting time lapse photos. Subject matter is huge. If you are building a house and capturing shots of the construction process from start to finish, then you’re likely looking at a pretty decent time lapse result. Ditto for blooming flowers or leaping horses. Another excellent choice for those of you who are just starting out in the world of time … Continue reading →

How to Set Up a Homework Space

There will be many changes for your child to adjust to once the new school year is underway. The one thing that you can pretty much count on is that your child will end up with homework to do. This means you need to set up a good homework space for him or her to work in. Children who have special needs tend to thrive when they know that there is a routine to follow. They can predict what will happen next, and this can make transitioning from one activity to another a little bit easier. This means that it … Continue reading →

A (Spelling) Bee In My Bonnet

There are not many things that irritate me. That said, the few things that do irritate me do so in a major way. One of my pet peeves is poor spelling. Over the past few weeks, I have encountered a few misspellings. At a conference, I saw a sign posted that said “Meeting in Progress, Please Keep Quite”. When I went to a restaurant for lunch, there were misspellings on the menus. While I was doing some online research about home based businesses, I came across a few web sites that are littered with misspellings. All of the misspellings that … Continue reading →

Choosing a Location for Your Portraits

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Are you looking for the perfect place to take family photos? There are many factors to consider when scoping out a location for a portrait session. The right background is essential for the perfect photo. You want it to be beautiful, while still reserving the spotlight for your subject. You want it to be interesting, without becoming a distraction. The first thing to consider is the color. Sometimes people have a tendency to pose in front of a flower garden because it’s beautiful, but if there are too many different colors, the background becomes too busy and draws attention away … Continue reading →

Set Up Work Hours and a Schedule

For many people who work at home flexibility is often times a perk. That’s not the case for every work-at-home job but for many it is. Sometimes that flexibility can work against you. Part of being successful at a home business is to be disciplined. One way that you can be disciplined is to set work hours and develop a schedule. There are a lot of benefits to doing this. First, consider work hours. Work hours will help you establish a set time to complete what needs to be done. Sure I would love to sleep in everyday until 10:00 … Continue reading →

Balancing Families with Working from Home

In my first blog for Home Business I wrote about the struggles in getting others to realize that although you are working from home, you are actually working. One of the things I mentioned that I would like to blog about in the future is balancing your family with work. I know that most times when we think of this balancing act, we think about moms who work outside the home. They have to balance their jobs with their families. However we cannot dismiss those of us who work from home because believe me, the balancing act is just as … Continue reading →

Terrible Weather

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If you read my last post I talked about trying to get out of the house and into a local coffee shop to do some (largely) distraction free reading and writing. As this was supposed to be an everyday occurrence I should, by this time, at least have a couple of experiences to share with you in order to encourage your own use of the summer months to brush up on any independent (or perhaps even for a course) work you might need or want to be doing. Alas, I cannot. Terrible weather has been keeping me from my planned … Continue reading →