Summertime Survival: Top 11 Tips for Parent Entrepreneurs
I am a work-from-home parent and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. However, there is one time of the year that every work-at-home parent is concerned with: summer. We both want to be the awesome parent spending tons of time with out kids out in the sun, going on many family vacations and adventures, […]
6 Reasons Why Moms Make Exceptional Leaders in the Workplace
We manage so successfully to run a household filled with little people, who happen to be the most difficult people to manage at times. It is then a no-brainer that moms make exceptional, effective leaders in the workplace. Taking what comes naturally in mothering; we apply ourselves with the same tactics in the workplace and […]
7 Design Tips to Beautify & Personalize Your Home Office
Chances are that your home office is one of the least esthetically pleasing rooms in your home. If you are like most homeowners, you probably spent as much time decorating your home office as your utility room. Most people’s utility rooms and home offices have a lot in common: They tend to lack personality Disorder […]
Simple Tricks for Growing Your Business with Inbound Marketing
One of the main obstacles for many businesses that are looking to grow their online presence is cutting through the wealth of information that is out there. In competitive industries, there are likely hundreds of different businesses that are attempting to enter the world of content marketing. It can be very difficult to find a […]
8 Ideas for X-Ray Upcycling and Recycling
Old X-rays are an interesting beast. Many people don’t want to throw them away, because they are a pretty cool momentum of an accident and a key part of telling the story. However, when they’re just stuffed in a box somewhere they are often hard to find and forgotten about. I’ve always been fascinated by […]
Earth Day: 10 Ways to Make Your Home and Office More Green
It’s Earth Day! Sometimes I think my family thinks I’m a little nutty. They might be onto something, but that’s okay with me. Every day I take small steps to be more in the “green.” You can too. It really is easier than you think. Start with a few things, and change as you go. […]
14 Beautiful Crochet Dress Patterns: Then and Now
Browsing through vintage crochet catalogs in thrift shops can be fascinating and funny, but if you find a good catalog, you might also discover some great ideas. The vintage crochet dress patterns are especially remarkable. You can find original 1950′s cocktail dresses and evening gowns, even classy crochet wedding dresses. Even if the patterns are […]
19 Ways to Use Birch Bark for Crafting
Birch bark is often used as tinder for camp fires, but if you’re stuck in the city or have too much bark on hand, there are dozens of other ways you can use it. The bark’s flexibility and beautiful pattern make it perfect for decorating objects, especially for weddings or parties with a rustic theme. […]
Simply Organized: Seven Tips to Boost Workplace Productivity
With piles of paper taking over your desk, phones ringing non-stop, and urgent emails demanding your attention, you risk being frazzled. Productivity suffers. Take a deep breath. It’s not as hopeless as you think it seems. Small steps and a change of perspective can help you make big leaps in productivity. Getting the most out of […]
4 Tips for Moving Your Home Office
For those of you who work at a home office, moving your home also means that you move your office. While most people have a few files and a computer to pack up, those who work from home have to take special care of their files, computers, and furniture. Here are a few tips to […]