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If you’ve been online for long, or even seen the commercials on TV, you know about eBay. Some call it an online garage sale; others see the chance to find all sorts of collectibles and bargains. However you look at it, eBay can be a great resource for you, your family and your business.
As a bidder, you can find all sorts of cheap supplies, although you have to be careful sometimes. You’ve heard of “buyer beware” and this very much applies to buying items on eBay. Look at the seller’s rating before bidding to be certain that they are reputable. Also look at the kind of feedback they’re getting. Many people fear getting a negative response if they leave a negative, so you will sometimes see negative comments paired with a positive rating. If this is happening consistently there may be a problem.
You can find just about anything on eBay, from toys to books to formula and even cars and homes. You do need to be very aware of shipping costs and what a reasonable price is for anything you bid on, as shipping can make you pay more for an item than you would have at the store.
Anyone can sell on eBay, so if your garage is full of things you haven’t gotten rid of yet, you can sell them there. You are best off being organized about it. One of the best suggestions I’ve heard in this regard is to take your pictures of the items you are going to sell, then package them so all you have to do is slap an address on them when someone buys them. Do keep in mind that not everything you list will sell, but you don’t want to be running around looking for something to ship your items in when you do sell something.
You can even use eBay to advertise your business in an indirect manner. You can’t list your business on the auction page itself unless it is relevant. However, you can mention your website in your About Me page, so make sure you take advantage. You can sell services too, so if you are freelancing, it is one way to get something of a portfolio going. Many online businesses have increased their traffic in this manner, and received exposure to many potential clients and customers who may not have found them otherwise.
In short, eBay is a resource any work at home or stay at home parent can learn to love. Just watch your bidding and know the worth of anything you buy on eBay and you can save quite a bit of money.
Stephanie Foster is the owner of Home with the Kids, a resource that knows that there's more to staying home with your family than just business. From money saving tips to parenting and marriage tips, to work at home jobs and businesses, you can get information and support here. You can visit the site at http://www.homewiththekids.com.
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The heat of the moment is when we say things that can really damage intimacy.
Here are some tips for staying calm, even amid the chaos that often defines life with young children:
-- Preventative Measures
- Declare a zero tolerance policy on the out-of-control temper. You must decide, for yourself, that behaving this way is simply not okay. Remind yourself that it is indeed possible to manage your emotions.
Think back to times when you were successful at controlling your anger. Maybe you bit your tongue rather than hollering at your boss. Or you were just about to let it fly at your husband when your in-laws called and, suddenly, you couldn't believe the sweetness of your own voice. Proof positive that we all have the power to change our own moods, whenever we wish.
- Discover your "anger triggers." Keep a journal for those times when you feel like you're ready to fly off the handle. Do you notice any patterns...time of day, hunger level, lack of exercise, a full calendar? Even noise from a TV or radio can contribute to a feeling of over-stimulation, which can set off an emotional explosion. Create a nurturing environment for yourself.
- Take care of yourself. We're more likely to react to a situation - rather than to simply act - when we haven't gotten enough sleep or we haven't been eating right. Start your day with a light breakfast that includes carbohydrates and protein. Then continue to eat for energy throughout the day.
- Daily exercise provides a physical release to help you control anxiety and aggression throughout the day.
- A regular routine of prayer and meditation can calm a chaotic mind. Sit quietly for at least 15 minutes each day. Practice a few yoga stretches when things get tense.
- Decide how you'll deal with certain situations before they arise. What makes you want to blow your top? Determine how you'll handle those things beforehand - while you're calm.
-- In the heat of the moment
- Take a few deep breaths. Diaphragmatic breathing helps reduce stress This will also give you a time-out, long enough to make a rational assessment of the situation and to help you regain a sense of control.
- Visualize yourself as the cool, calm person you strive to be. Whom do you know who embodies these traits? Imagine this person's reaction to the situation.
- Stop. Think. Then act. Remind yourself of the importance of keeping yourself under control. If you feel anger building inside, release it. Or pray for a new way to perceive the situation.
- Consciously lower your voice. Yelling will only make your spouse more defensive. A soft tone says you're in control.
- Don't catastrophize. Resist the temptation to blow something out of proportion. Avoid using the words "always" and "never" when you talk to yourself and when you talk to other people.
- Distract yourself. Is there any way you can laugh about the situation? Ask yourself: what is the real significance of the situation that triggered my rage? Choose your battles carefully.
- Try behavior modification. Mike Brescia has a series of audio programs range of specific topics that many people (including myself) have found be most effective and helpful. You can decide if they're right for you here: http://www.momscape.com/thinkrightnow
About the author:
Susie Cortright is the author of Rekindling Your Romance After Kids http://www.momscape.com/rekindle.htm - and More Energy for Moms - http://www.momscape.com/energy - a mind-body-spirit fitness program
and community. Susie is also the founder of the award-winning Momscape.com,
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