A quick holiday break December 23, 2011

Happy Holidays!

Postercize photo.

I’m planning to take a short break from posting, but not from spams and scams.   In keeping with the holiday spirit, I’ll be spreading as much joy and cheer as I can.  To do so, I need to avoid the negativity that comes with the spam filling my inbox.  I’ll be back to my regular posts in a few days.  Until then, make sure you ignore any messages claiming your electronic transfer or direct deposit did not go through unless it comes directly from your bank.   Don’t believe it when a friend or family member emails you from some vacation spot abroad with a sob story about being robbed.  And of someone contacts you because God told them to leave you their estate, dream about what you’d do with that cash and laugh, but don’t share your information with them.

Be safe, be well, celebrate whatever you celebrate with love, joy, and food.

Peace.

Dilemma – What to do when things change December 10, 2009

This is probably a little more of a ramble than usual.  I felt the need to write about this and get feedback from others who may or may not be in a similar situation.

I was a fairly active member of a wahm community that I liked a lot.   More of a lurker since the kids went back to school, but before lurkdom I would read and comment on member posts and blogs, search out members when I wanted to shop, and so on.  It is a supportive group for the most part, and I liked being a part of it.   Recent group changes have changed my feelings on it.

I tend to keep religion out of business for the most part.  I don’t scream about my path from the rooftops, but I don’t hide or pretend to be something I’m not either.  I tend to stay away from groups with religious undertones because the focus tends to stray from business to religion.   I personally believe that the two should not necessarily mix, but there is something comforting about the common bond.  But what if a group starts one way and becomes another?

When I joined, the group was not religion-based, just wahm-based.  Over time, however, the change became clear and became part of the group description and mission.  While I enjoyed my time there, I could not in good faith remain a part of it.  I was not excluded or made to feel unwelcome; I felt somewhat like a fraud for being there.  I did not feel comfortable in a group that gave me a  label that did not fit.

Before anyone sees this as an attack on religion-focused groups, let me assure you that it is not.  This is about my take on the subject.  If one chooses to make religion a factor in how one advertises, so be it.  I’m fine with that.  I have issue with someone refusing to do business with a potential client or customer because of religion, but that’s another story.  It’s a question of character for me.  I will continue to be the person that I am and treat my fellow man as I wish to be treated.  I will continue to network and shop with other independent business owners, both on and offline.  I will market my business as I have in the past.  I will not knowingly participate in these activities under a label that does not reflect my true beliefs.

If leaving the group affects my relationships with the wonderful women I met there, then it will happen. I would rather lose contact with them than live a lie and lose respect for myself.

Yes, I’m making up for lost time. August 11, 2009

Summer vacation is insane for me.  The kids are home and require more attention than they would like.  Hubby takes time off and makes road trip plans.  Extended family and friends drop by unexpectedly, and other call repeatedly (you know who you are).

I’ve been any and everywhere it seems but here.  The kids’ return to school next week will be a big help – my day will be mine again!

I can’t speak for all telecommuting parents, but for me, having the kids nearby is both a blessing and curse.   I still wouldn’t change it.  Well, except to occasionally wish for year-round school schedules.

What about you – would you change anything about your telecommuting schedule?

It’s time for another cup of coffee.

Happy Canada Day! July 1, 2009

Just thought I’d send a little love to our northern neighbors.

Earth Hour is coming – March 28, 2009! March 16, 2009

And this Green Biz Mama will be participating, just like last year!

I started living a greener life before it became the thing to do.  I recycle, reduce consumption, walk or take public transportation whenever I can, use my canvas bags, etc.  Before partnering with Shaklee I made a lot of my own household cleaners.

It makes my family a little crazy at times, but they understand why I do what I do and that every bit helps.

So, will you join me this year?  All you have to do is shut off the lights for an hour starting at 8:30 pm your time.

http://www.earthhour.org/

From me and mine to you and yours December 24, 2008

May you have a safe, blessed holiday, no matter what you celebrate.

Be well.  Love and be loved.  Be blessed.

New site: Resources for Work at Home Moms November 20, 2008

I’ve found another place to network with WAHMS – Moms United in Business.  Yes, this one is strictly for the wahms, sorry WAHDs.   Support, marketing ideas, humor, and other wahms trying to balace the family and business schedules while trying to remain sane.   There are plenty of advertising opportunities to be found and happily little to no spam scattered about.  Another plus to the community is the number of resources to be found.  As if MUIB wasn’t enough on its own, a separate site full of resources has been launched – and they’re celebrating!

Enter the Holiday Giveaway Extravaganza, sponsored by Moms United in Business LLC, http://www.momsunitedinbusiness.com celebrating the launch of Resources for Work at Home Moms, http://resourcesforworkathomemoms.com! Come celebrate with us, and enter for your chance to win an awesome prize package, just in time for the holidays! Over $800.00 in prizes! You will NOT want to miss this! Enter at http://tinyurl.com/5b7hvm

When you swing by MUIB, stop by and say hello   – http://www.momsunitedinbusiness.com/profile/sherriet

Hope to see you there!

Telecommuting = World Carfree Day everyday September 22, 2008

Well, almost everyday. I don’t have to fight traffic on my way to and from work, which is a blessing considering the distance I currently am from the interstate.  And with us being a single car family and hubby having a 45 mile commute, public transportation and I have become renewed our relationship.

Tell me, are you celebrating World Carfree Day?  Have you heard of it before?

Father’s Day 2008 June 15, 2008

For all dad, granddads, step dads, father figures, and mom’s filling both roles – have a great one!

Many blessings!  Salud!

We’ll be celebrating with hubby, gifting him with the traditional goofy card and The Boondocks season 2, attacking him with pillows, and letting him know he’s the best.  We’ll also place calls to my brother-in-law and father-in-law to wish the good ones.  I’ll call my mom, too, because she played both roles after my father passed on.  And I’ll light a candle for my dad, just as I have for the past 28 years.

Make the day a good one.

50 things about me June 2, 2008

It’s been a mellow sort of Monday.  Something desperately needed after a whirlwind week of field trips, summer clothes shopping, car repair, and disappointing house hunts.  A friend sent this to me and I figured I’d post it here.

1. Do you like blue cheese? Yes.

2. Have you ever smoked heroin? No way.

3. Do you own a gun? No

4 Your favorite song? Animal I Have Become

5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? Sometimes

6. What do you think of (veggie) hot dogs? Luv them.

7. Favorite Christmas song? Gabriel’s Message

8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Coffee & water

9. Can you do pushups? Yes.

10. What type of movies do you prefer? Anime, comedies, & suspense

11. What’s your favorite piece of jewelry? wedding band

12. Favorite hobbies? Cooking, soapmaking, anime, & sci-fi

13. Secret weapon to get to the opposite sex? Sex

14. Do you have A.D.D.? No.

15. What one trait do you hate about yourself? Procrastination Queen

16. Middle Name? Lynne

17. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment: School; Househunting; laundry

18. Name 3 things you bought yesterday: Nothing

20. Current worry right now? Bills & finding a house

21. Current hate right now? My apartment complex

22. Favorite place to be? With the family; in bed second

23. How did you bring in the New Year?  With the family, gaming, dancing, & carrying on.

24. Where would you like to go? Australia & New Zealand

25. Name 4 people who will complete this? i think i know, but i won’t name them

28. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? never have

29.Do you know how to whistle? yes

30. Favorite color? Red

31. Would you be a pirate? No, I need to bathe everyday.

32. What song do you sing in the shower? none, but I sing all kinds fo stuff in the kitchen

33. Favorite girl’s name? Sakura

35. What’s in your pocket right now? cell

36. Last thing that made you laugh? My kids.

37. Best bed sheets as a child? Pink & white stripes.

38. Worst injury you have ever had? Smacking into the deer – 3 shot discs in my back, hip out of alignment, & torn ligament in my back

39. Do you love where you live? Nope

40. How many TVs & computers do you have in your house? 3 tvs (One just for gaming, no satellite)  and 2 pc’s

41. Who is your loudest friend? Me

42. How many dogs do you have? Two, Fred & Oz.

43. Does someone have a crush on you right now? John Barrowman hopefully.

44. What is your favorite book? I haven’t ready anything other than a text or cookbook is so long that I don’t know.

45. Favorite candy? Chocolate. Just gimme chocolate, no fillings.

46. Favorite Sports Team? Raiders in football & Cubs in baseball.

47. What song(s) do you want played at your funeral? No funeral for me.  Cremate & scatter me.

48. What were you doing 12 AM last night? On my computer.

49. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? How soon will R would up.

50. What person with nothing to do thinks of this stuff? A curious, silly one.