Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Playdates and Impossible Business
The Editor's Desk - From Beneath the Clutter
Phew! My new computer is finally most of the way set up. Not all the way... the printer still isn't attached and I haven't managed to get Windows Media Center to admit that I have a TV signal for it. But I'm getting there. (read more)
Feature Article
10 Ways To Ensure a Perfect Playdate
All parents want their children to have friends. Getting together with friends at the park, playing with friends at day care or preschool, or visiting with relatives are part of a preschooler's social life. Also important are going over to a friend's house and inviting them over to play for a playdate. All of these activities facilitate friendships for your toddler or preschooler. (read more)
Guest Article
Have You Created an Impossible Business?
It's easy to think that any business can be successful if you work hard enough, but there are many situations where this just isn't so. Consultants, coaches, and other service professionals often start a business believing that all they need to do is charge a "reasonable" fee and sell "enough" of their time. But unless you do the math to prove or disprove your assumptions, you may be creating a business that can never succeed. Here's what can happen: (read more)
Ready to go? Come on over to http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2005/newsletter122005.php
and don't forget to check out this week's classified ads!
See you next week. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you all.
Stephanie
Go have fun with your families!
Phew! My new computer is finally most of the way set up. Not all the way... the printer still isn't attached and I haven't managed to get Windows Media Center to admit that I have a TV signal for it. But I'm getting there. (read more)
Feature Article
10 Ways To Ensure a Perfect Playdate
All parents want their children to have friends. Getting together with friends at the park, playing with friends at day care or preschool, or visiting with relatives are part of a preschooler's social life. Also important are going over to a friend's house and inviting them over to play for a playdate. All of these activities facilitate friendships for your toddler or preschooler. (read more)
Guest Article
Have You Created an Impossible Business?
It's easy to think that any business can be successful if you work hard enough, but there are many situations where this just isn't so. Consultants, coaches, and other service professionals often start a business believing that all they need to do is charge a "reasonable" fee and sell "enough" of their time. But unless you do the math to prove or disprove your assumptions, you may be creating a business that can never succeed. Here's what can happen: (read more)
Ready to go? Come on over to http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2005/newsletter122005.php
and don't forget to check out this week's classified ads!
See you next week. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you all.
Stephanie
Go have fun with your families!
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Selling and Separating
The Editor's Desk - From Beneath the Clutter
What a fun weekend we had! Went to my sister's house on Friday and made a gingerbread house. The kids had a blast. Since they range in age from 2 to 4, we didn't go for artistic, we went for fun! My sister and I assembled the house, let the frosting dry, then plastered it with frosting and let the kids have a go at decorating it. It was loads of fun watching them all decide just how they wanted to place their candies, and amazingly little candy was eaten. (read more)
Feature Article
Don’t Like Selling? A Home Business May Still Be For You!
One of the biggest fears a lot of people have about starting a home business is that they will have to sell. They just don’t feel comfortable asking people to buy their products, join their opportunity, etc. If you feel this way, don’t worry! You may still do well in a home business. (read more)
Guest Article
Separating Work From Work at Home
In order to work from home effectively, you will need to establish some limits or rules which you, your family and friends can live with. You and only you can decide what it takes for the perfect balance. When those balance scales tip in either direction, you are going to be facing problems you might not have been prepared to deal with. Here are some tips for helping to keep the balance in your business and your home. (read more)
Ready to go? Come on over to http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2005/newsletter121305.php
and don't forget to check out the classifieds!
See you next week!
Stephanie
Come on! You know you want to participate! Join the Discussion Boards!
What a fun weekend we had! Went to my sister's house on Friday and made a gingerbread house. The kids had a blast. Since they range in age from 2 to 4, we didn't go for artistic, we went for fun! My sister and I assembled the house, let the frosting dry, then plastered it with frosting and let the kids have a go at decorating it. It was loads of fun watching them all decide just how they wanted to place their candies, and amazingly little candy was eaten. (read more)
Feature Article
Don’t Like Selling? A Home Business May Still Be For You!
One of the biggest fears a lot of people have about starting a home business is that they will have to sell. They just don’t feel comfortable asking people to buy their products, join their opportunity, etc. If you feel this way, don’t worry! You may still do well in a home business. (read more)
Guest Article
Separating Work From Work at Home
In order to work from home effectively, you will need to establish some limits or rules which you, your family and friends can live with. You and only you can decide what it takes for the perfect balance. When those balance scales tip in either direction, you are going to be facing problems you might not have been prepared to deal with. Here are some tips for helping to keep the balance in your business and your home. (read more)
Ready to go? Come on over to http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2005/newsletter121305.php
and don't forget to check out the classifieds!
See you next week!
Stephanie
Come on! You know you want to participate! Join the Discussion Boards!
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
Christmas time is coming!
The Editor's Desk - From Beneath the Clutter
Is it really December already? I can't believe Christmas is so close! In my family we draw names, so I don't have a lot of heavy-duty shopping to do, thank goodness, but there's still plenty to be done.
Feature Article
Sticking to a Gift Budget at Christmastime
The Christmas season is upon us, and with it one of the most difficult times to stick on a budget. It’s so easy to go overboard on gifts for those you love. There’s always some cute, cheap item that is just perfect, but when you find things like that over and over, they really add up.
Guest Article
Seven Ways to Avoid Christmas Letdown
I was discussing Christmas letdown with a friend. After all the preparation and money and time spent for one day, she feels the day let her down. Instead of a day of joy and happiness, it is a day of exhaustion and depression. Here are some ways to prevent that lacking feeling.
Ready to go? Come on over to http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2005/newsletter120605.php
And don't forget to check out the classified ad section!
See you next week!
Stephanie
Want new friends for Christmas?
Is it really December already? I can't believe Christmas is so close! In my family we draw names, so I don't have a lot of heavy-duty shopping to do, thank goodness, but there's still plenty to be done.
Feature Article
Sticking to a Gift Budget at Christmastime
The Christmas season is upon us, and with it one of the most difficult times to stick on a budget. It’s so easy to go overboard on gifts for those you love. There’s always some cute, cheap item that is just perfect, but when you find things like that over and over, they really add up.
Guest Article
Seven Ways to Avoid Christmas Letdown
I was discussing Christmas letdown with a friend. After all the preparation and money and time spent for one day, she feels the day let her down. Instead of a day of joy and happiness, it is a day of exhaustion and depression. Here are some ways to prevent that lacking feeling.
Ready to go? Come on over to http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2005/newsletter120605.php
And don't forget to check out the classified ad section!
See you next week!
Stephanie
Want new friends for Christmas?
