I turned off the lights, laid down, dug my face deep in the pillow, pulled my favorite cozy blanket over top of me, and snuggled down, deep down into my warm and cozy bed. You might think that it was time for bed, but it wasn’t. In fact, it was about an hour ago, in the middle of the day... Why I’m So Happy All The Time My favorite times in my life are the ones in which I am completely … [Read more...] about Why I’m So Happy All The Time
How to Live Cheap on $75k/month
It wasn't too long ago, that I was only making $18k/YEAR. As a single mom, I lived a very affluential life and I've done it all on very little. In fact, it's how this site came into existance. Many of my friends would visit my home and be awe-struck at how MUCH I had while making less than three times what THEY made. Somehow I had MORE than them. They couldn't wrap their minds around it. So, I … [Read more...] about How to Live Cheap on $75k/month
Handwriting Binder – Pre-K to 2nd Grade
I've homeschooled my kids all their lives, but when my ex-husband of 14 years took off and abandoned us, my lawyer in the divorce said that I needed to have them in school for a very specific reason and I had to concede. That was TOUGH. Having homeschooled for so long, their whole lives, suddenly being ripped away from my kids and sending them to school. It was a hard transition for my son … [Read more...] about Handwriting Binder – Pre-K to 2nd Grade
Freelancing Scam You’ve Fallen For
Stephanie from Utah asks, What is one of the biggest mistakes a blogger makes when starting? Let's talk scams for a minute, shall we... When I first started blogging (within my first year), I had a lady email me. She seemed nice. She spun the initial email contact something like this... I will give YOU a high quality SEO'd article for FREE that YOUR readers will love. It was a great … [Read more...] about Freelancing Scam You’ve Fallen For
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You get 12 words to convince a reader to read your blog. So, let's say you have a potential reader on Pinterest right now. They see your picture and click over to read your post. 50-80% of new visitors will leave and never return, but what if they make it through all that. What if THIS reader has read your 12 words, is reading more and is not a part of the 50-80% that leaves. It still … [Read more...] about Giveaway: Win a Blog Optimization Critique {$249 value}
First Day of School Printables
My daughter is 11. Every time I blink, I swear she grows an inch. It happens so fast! So incredibly fast. Before I know it, she’ll be off to college, getting married, and starting her own family. As each day passes, the time with her gets shorter and shorter. My son is 9 and he’s not much further behind. I don’t want to take one second for granted. I don’t want to miss out on one moment … [Read more...] about First Day of School Printables