Phew! Survived a computer disaster only badly singed. I lost some files, but not everything. Really made for a difficult week, however.

This week's feature article is on motivating yourself. It's time to think about what's keeping you from acheiving your goals.

The guest article is on ways to secure your family's financial future. I'm sure this topic is near and dear to us all.

Ready to go? Come on over to http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/newsletter083104.htm

See you next week. I hope to have everything functioning normally here again by then.

I'm thinking about making some changes to the newsletter, and I'd like your opinion. I'm considering splitting off the home business aspects to go along with my new home business website. Share your opinion on this at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=87871603114 . I've provided this link also in the newsletter, so you can read it first and then do the survey if you prefer.

This week, we're taking a look at time management. When you are a stay at home parent, people think you have nothing but time on your hands, but you know differently.

The guest article is on how it feels to have the kids going back to school. You might feel relief or you might miss having them around, but it's a very important time of year.

Ready to go? Come on over to http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/newsletter082404.htm and read the newsletter, then complete the survey. The survey is only open to the first 100 respondents or until August, 31, whichever comes first.

Phew! I was afraid I'd have to delay this issue due to some issues with work being done in the kitchen. Being pregnant, there was no way I could be here for that, but it's finished, so I could come home. It's new granite countertops, and they're so pretty!

This week's feature article takes a look at spotting a scam in the early stages. You can't always rely on the BBB and other sources, because they won't have any information on new scams, so what do you do? Find out what red flags to look out for.

Our guest article is on being frugal but not cheap. It can be a matter of perspective and knowing if what you're doing to save money is really reasonable.

Ready to go? Come on over to http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/newsletter081704.htm and don't forget to stop by the discussion boards too!

See you next week!

I'm finally recovered from that vacation! It was a little more tiring than usual for me, but with good reason! You can read why in this week's newsletter.

We're taking a look at home business this week. Find out if you're ready to start a home business in today's feature article. Then read about the reality of life as an internet marketer in today's guest article.

Ready to go? Come on over to http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/newsletter081004.htm now.

See you next week.

I'm back from my vacation! Did you miss me? No? That's what I get for sending out the newsletter anyway, :)

This week's feature article is on getting free press for your business by giving to your community. You can get some pretty goodbenefits from the press, not the least of which is very affordable advertising, possibly only requiring some of your time, or maybe a donation to a good cause.

The guest article is for those parents coping with sleepovers. Get some craft ideas to keep the kids out of mischeif and keep the party moving.

Ready to go? Come on over to http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/newsletter080304.htm

See you next week.