tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31915074387333746272024-02-21T01:58:01.640-08:00Beautiful Chaoswww.youngliving.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191507438733374627.post-19785851681182080882019-01-01T14:17:00.000-08:002019-01-01T14:17:00.731-08:002018 End of Year Mortgage Payoff Report <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Whew, last year did not go as planned in the financial
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our Mortgage Payoff plan got majorly derailed in July when
medical emergencies began with a broken leg and continued every couple of
months for the rest of the year. Insurance got way messed up and we ended up
owing more than we were originally told. We did not get off to a great start in
paying down our loan, but God blessed us with the money we needed to get
through the year and even a good bit extra for the mortgage these last two
months.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1UOCvM83DNqKhQVmyoJrGKjaiaKW9Gn0sy71_JNsschRNchXqtXpIFlPcE1AwcCvx3Lbps7w-APw5tdfUd5UAyDpA0eN68Z0kDgw3nMuMkOo5yfXU9vFpGU_wZM9BFSayrKSqw7KYj9w/s1600/Untitled+design+%25283%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1UOCvM83DNqKhQVmyoJrGKjaiaKW9Gn0sy71_JNsschRNchXqtXpIFlPcE1AwcCvx3Lbps7w-APw5tdfUd5UAyDpA0eN68Z0kDgw3nMuMkOo5yfXU9vFpGU_wZM9BFSayrKSqw7KYj9w/s320/Untitled+design+%25283%2529.png" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Paying off our house as quickly as possible is a big deal to
us because it largely impacts our ability to stay in this area long term. The
sooner we can cut our expenses, the less secular work my husband will have to
do to support our ministry here, and the more time he will have to do the work
of an evangelist. The final payment is a distant dream right now, but we
believe it will be worth the years of penny pinching to be able to focus more
on full-time work for the Church.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here’s our End of Year Report, for my own records and
accountability.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Starting Loan Amount in May 2018: <span style="color: red;">$126,300</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ending Loan Amount in December 2018: <span style="color: blue;">$120,120.79</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Originally Payoff Date: <span style="color: red;">May 6, 2048</span> (30 Year Loan)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Current Payoff Date: <span style="color: #38761d;">February 6, 2046</span> (If all we did was regular
payments from here on out)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Goal Payoff Date: <span style="color: blue;">May 6, 2025</span> (7 Year Loan)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Extra payments in 2018 totaled <b><span style="color: blue;">$4,735.90</span></b>, shortening our
loan by <b><span style="color: #38761d;">27 month</span></b>s and reducing our interest by <b><span style="color: red;">$13,110.57</span></b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">That’s the part I want to encourage you with. By paying less
than $5,000 extra on our loan this year, we saved over <b><span style="color: red;">$13k</span></b> in interest! Our
income is around $50,000, and we don’t live like paupers. A good chunk of that
came from our tax return, but a lot of it was just money we kept ourselves from
spending on whims and wishes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As we all get ready for tax season, I want to challenge you
to play with your numbers and see how much of your refund you might be able to
put toward your house this year. Plug the numbers into the Payoff Track app and see
how much even just one extra house payment will save you. It really is
incredible!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">While we’re not as far ahead as we had hoped to be, we’re chugging
along. There were four months this year when we had zero extra to pay. In fact,
in June we got ourselves into credit card debt for the first time. After we got
back on top of that, we didn’t have quite as much to put toward the house as we
had wanted each month, but seeing that we’ve already knocked two years off our
loan is great motivation to get back on track this year.</span></div>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191507438733374627.post-27682634362351890772018-12-31T09:41:00.000-08:002018-12-31T09:41:34.285-08:00Here's To All That Didn't Get Done In 2018<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My mom made a gingerbread house with us every year that I
can remember growing up. It’s a tradition I’ve carried over into my little
family’s holiday celebrations. This year, however, it just didn’t happen. I
kept meaning to mix up the dough and cut out pieces to create a miniature model
of our new house, complete with blue frosting for our pretty blue roof. But… Life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I’m 8 months pregnant, we’re getting ready to publish a book
and launch a podcast series while also trying to design three websites, start a
home business, work two part-time jobs, keep up with full-time Church work, and
maintain our regular homeschooling life. There were a lot of things we enjoyed as
a family over Christmas break. Making a gingerbread house from scratch was not
one of them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We DID decorate a gingerbread house. It was one of those
store bought kits that my mom mailed to us. The kind that comes with the cookies
already baked and ready to puzzle into place. It was fun! It was cute! But it
was really eating at me that it wasn’t the way I’ve always done things. It bugged me even more that it was on my list of things to do and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t get it done.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDsSplH8KURiB2k6gtYFbTsxHJ2xyr60-wMMLCZiijgOpKGrSnb4TVAJCk4clS7yPJvGotRBC3aIXAFaLUmYbh3uS1AFX2-i_FM1t96mH3Wh16Rwn29l86yUgxfTgqH2sHsJMtPo4iZMc/s1600/IMG_0363%255B1%255D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDsSplH8KURiB2k6gtYFbTsxHJ2xyr60-wMMLCZiijgOpKGrSnb4TVAJCk4clS7yPJvGotRBC3aIXAFaLUmYbh3uS1AFX2-i_FM1t96mH3Wh16Rwn29l86yUgxfTgqH2sHsJMtPo4iZMc/s320/IMG_0363%255B1%255D.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">I’ve always been big on traditions. When I was a kid, it
wasn’t Christmas unless Mom made her signature White Hot Chocolate recipe while
we decorated the tree. Everything had to be just so or it wasn’t worth doing.
As a mom of six, I’m learning to let go of my picture-perfect idea of how
things are “supposed” to go and just enjoy the moments as they come.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Did my kids notice that we didn’t make the dough from
scratch? No. Did they notice that the commercial frosting was full of corn
syrup and tasted ten years old? Nope. Did they complain about the lack of
effort that went into building the house or that it was too “easy”? Um… No.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They had a blast sticking candy to the sides and getting their
hands gooey with frosting. They can’t wait to smash and eat it tonight at our
New Year’s Eve party. To them, the house is as real as any other we’ve made. Thankfully, my unmet expectations didn't ruin it for them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, I’m letting go of the fact that this is the first year
of my life that I can remember ever not making a gingerbread house from
scratch. I’m also letting go of the fact that we are way behind in my son’s
reading program. And that we didn’t get to go camping this year. And that I
didn’t finish my 2018 New Year’s Resolution – or even get close to finishing! I’m
letting go of aaallll the bazillion things that didn’t get done this year, and
heading into 2019 with much fewer expectations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I’m refocusing on the important things and
realizing that I don’t have to complicate life by trying to make it “just so.”
Life can really be much more simple than that. After all, “He has told you, O
man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to
love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, here’s to all that didn’t get done in 2018. And to all
that probably won’t get done in 2019, let’s go ahead and acknowledge you, too.
This was still a good year. Next year is still going to be a good year, even without
all you little unfulfilled expectations. Some of you were things that should
have been done. Some were things I’m glad didn’t end up getting done. But none
of you have any impact on whether our next year is going to be full of love and
kindness and justice and GOD. So, here’s a moment of silence in remembrance of
all you little things that didn’t get done:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope all my mommy friends are headed into 2019 without the
guilt of the undone, too. This next year is not defined by the last. All you
did in 2018 to love you kids, bless your family, and serve God has not gone
unnoticed by Him. It was work well done. Don’t throw the beauty away because it
didn’t look exactly like you wanted. Dust off the unfinished and start fresh.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy New Year, friends!</span></div>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191507438733374627.post-71358668817158868122018-12-22T15:04:00.001-08:002018-12-22T15:10:55.598-08:00My Review of Rev.com and How You Can Earn Money from Home<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCmvEAh_eqdVSW7uuSVl2yZYFCZ00rmjNLuwKI2IkAprtDmmo6lrIKme59GagSkOyrZ4IyE348vBqde01ymYy23AYzYXuc2s5tGSDH4zsaji5NGPSluo1Ro1RHVIEQXmzU04sVRAHJ3-M/s1600/rev.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="90" data-original-width="155" height="115" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCmvEAh_eqdVSW7uuSVl2yZYFCZ00rmjNLuwKI2IkAprtDmmo6lrIKme59GagSkOyrZ4IyE348vBqde01ymYy23AYzYXuc2s5tGSDH4zsaji5NGPSluo1Ro1RHVIEQXmzU04sVRAHJ3-M/s200/rev.PNG" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">My husband is a full-time preacher in Wisconsin. Half of our
support comes from the wonderful congregation where he ministers, and the other
half comes from outside support and secular jobs. Joshua drives a school bus
during the week, and in between that he picks up any odd job he finds. Money is
always tight, but any time we find ourselves short on funds, God provides
exactly what we need.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had four medical emergencies this year (thankfully none
of them ended up being too serious), and for the first time we actually found
ourselves in debt for more than just the house. In an effort to get back on top
of our finances, we’ve been on the lookout for jobs Josh can work from home
that won’t take too much time away from his ministry or from our family –
something flexible that doesn’t require a degree (neither of us have one). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A friend recently told me about <a href="http://www.rev.com/">www.rev.com</a>,
a freelance company that hires you to transcribe audio clips. We applied and
started working for them last week. So far, it’s been working out pretty well!
It’s frustrating work at times, but it’s legitimate pay and you are free to put
in as many or as few hours as you want.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdbawATna62A0-WTFZ0QBpKY-uMndKSl7u36I6r40AAJFhTH37AUqrTKdz9QV3-5BOiOwwfV4t_jegxrvL08QcxrlGADldaasvW4G763oq5_41wAwYo9o7D_SqYjhghTTXXEZDPR_qbc8/s1600/Rev+apply.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="740" data-original-width="1400" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdbawATna62A0-WTFZ0QBpKY-uMndKSl7u36I6r40AAJFhTH37AUqrTKdz9QV3-5BOiOwwfV4t_jegxrvL08QcxrlGADldaasvW4G763oq5_41wAwYo9o7D_SqYjhghTTXXEZDPR_qbc8/s320/Rev+apply.PNG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">To apply, go to <a href="https://www.rev.com/freelancers/transcription">https://www.rev.com/freelancers/transcription</a>
and sign up. You will then be asked to take a grammar test and a transcription
test. The grammar test is super simple. I’m no master of the English language. Punctuation and modifiers and
all… I never paid much attention to the rules. But the test they give you is
really simple and you should pass with no problem. The audio test was pretty
easy overall, but there are some parts that are hard to understand. We actually
did have to retake the tests because we failed that part the first time. If you
fail the tests, you can reapply in 45 days.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once you are accepted, you are given several training clips
to transcribe. These are short clips (usually 3-5 minutes) that focus on different
aspects of transcribing such as how to label speakers, what to do with poor
audio quality, and shortcuts you can take while typing. Most of these were
clear and easy to transcribe, but the difficulty increases the further you get
into the training. Those clips are graded, and you are paid regardless of the
grade you receive.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">At this point you are considered a “Rookie.” After the
training videos, you are given a selection of shorter clips to practice your
new skills. You still receive grades and feedback on these clips, but these are
the real jobs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once you complete 60 minutes of transcription you then
become a “Revver.” As a Revver you have access to better-paying jobs and the
ability to claim jobs of any length. You’ll continue to receive grades and
feedback on your work.</span></div>
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other requirements), you can become a “Revver+” As a Revver+ you gain early
access to newly posted jobs and the opportunity to become a grader. You still
have to maintain accuracy metrics or you will drop back down to Revver status.
If your metrics drop too low you will be “fired” and your account will be
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<span style="font-size: large;">As a Rookie I think we made like $0.30 per audio minute
transcribed. It doesn't take long to become a Revver, at which point the pay rate increases 25% and you can make up to
$1/minute. That is paid based on the audio length, though, not the actual time
you put into transcribing. A minute of audio may take ten minutes to actually
transcribe depending on audio quality, the speaker’s accent, etc. Sometimes you
have to rewind and listen several times before you can catch what is being
said, and that decreases your time/profit ratio. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The pay is not fantastic. How much you can make very much
depends on your skill level and the quality of the projects you accept. But
it’s flexible work, and it’s something. Most of the audio we’ve accepted so far
pays about $0.60/minute. The higher paid jobs are claimed very quickly and so
far we’ve rarely been able to grab anything over $0.80/minute. Receiving payment is painless. We are paid via PayPal every Monday like clockwork.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I average about 20 minutes of work for every 5 minutes of
audio, or about $8-10 an hour. I type fast, but Joshua hears the audio better
than I do, so when he’s not here I have to rewind a lot which makes the work
painfully slow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You are given a list of potential jobs to choose from. You
get details on each clip like how much it pays, how soon it is due, how many
speakers are involved, etc. You can preview before you claim to make sure it’s
something you want to accept. You also have one hour after accepting the job to
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<span style="font-size: large;">Reasons you might unclaim the job include poor audio
quality, not enough time to finish before the deadline, technical difficulties,
or any other personal reasons. We’ve accepted several jobs that we’ve had to
unclaim because the audio started out fine but got too hard to understand in
the middle, or because the content became objectionable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">No special equipment is required, but headphones are highly recommended. All you really need is your
computer and internet access. Then you just start listening to the audio clips
and type what you hear. Some projects ask for verbatim transcriptions where you
have to include everything exactly as you hear it (ex: [Laughter], “Um, uh,
ah…”), but most let you omit filler words and interjections such as “Yeah.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I will say that most of the audio is hard to understand.
Some is impossible. The good projects are claimed very quickly, so we’ve
learned to preview about five seconds of audio and then claim it before someone
else does. Then, once it’s “ours” we listen to more and unclaim if it’s not
something we can complete.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">That depends on how much you enjoy the work and how
desperate you are for income, haha. Personally, I love typing and have always
enjoyed transcribing audio, so I find it relaxing. Joshua, on the other hand,
gets a headache from it. I do it for fun in my free time; he does it to provide for us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Together we made $61.46 in our training week for transcribing 141 minutes of audio. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Our second week was much more profitable, earning us $127.87 for 178 audio minutes.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> I really don't know how much time we put into it because it varies so much every day, but I'd say probably an average of 2 hours a day.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> It does go faster as we get better, and it’s something
we can both do as we have time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I like that I can get up early before the kids
are awake, work on a 20 minute audio clip, and make $10-$15. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Joshua usually works on his projects after the kids go to
bed. On the more difficult audio, we listen together to help each other figure
out what is being said, which we’ve enjoyed. It kind of makes it a game that
way – a competition to see who can figure it out first, haha.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It can be very frustrating at times. It can take a while to
find a clip you can understand, and sometimes a project you think is great will
end up being a dud. You’ll be going along fine and then the audio will suddenly
get super fuzzy for no apparent reason. Or, you’ll invest a lot of time and get
halfway through the transcription only for the speaker to start throwing in
curses that force you to unclaim the project. That’s maddening. You do get to learn about some pretty interesting (if random) topics, though!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Overall, I think Rev is going to work out well for
us. When we decided to start looking for work-from-home jobs we knew we would
need internet, which is adding $45 a month to our already strained budget.
We’re committed to doing enough Rev projects to at least make the internet pay
for itself, and it looks like that’s not going to be a problem at all. What we make on top of that will most likely go toward things that aren't in our regular budget like eye exams and ambulance rides.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So far Rev has been a real blessing and we are thankful to Shawna for sharing the info with us! Maybe it's something that will work for you, too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have you worked with Rev? What's been your experience?</span></div>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191507438733374627.post-86576587532915519242018-12-20T06:18:00.002-08:002018-12-20T06:18:33.104-08:00It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas with Norwex!<span style="font-size: large;">Last week I introduced you to a few of my favorite things - <a href="https://thebeautifullychaoticlife.blogspot.com/2018/12/these-are-few-of-my-favorite-things.html" target="_blank">Norwex cleaning supplies</a>! They have some really great deals going on today, so I want to let you in on what you can get when you make your order through Kylie Johnson. Check out her page <a href="http://kyliejohnson.norwex.biz/" target="_blank">kyliejohnson.norwex.biz</a> to see all of the spectacular products Norwex has available.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But first, why do I use Norwex anyway? Because Norwex microfiber cloths remove up to 99% of bacteria WITHOUT using harmful chemicals found in most household cleaners. All I need is a cloth and water, and even my littles can safely clean!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Norwex saves money because we're not constantly restocking on papers towels and cleaning supplies. No worrying about getting to the store before we run out of all-purpose cleaner. We just grab a cloth and go.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's also fast, which is a huge deal for moms. Being able to wipe a surface and get on with my day rather than round up several cleaning products is a time-saver. It's good for the environment, too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The biggest thing to me is that I'm super sensitive to smells and chemicals. So, being able to pass on those perfume-laden cleaning products that give me a migraine and make me sick to my stomach is a win! I like how absorbent the cloths are, especially the dust mit which actually traps dust instead of sending it flying all over the room. Less dust and grime floating in the air means fewer allergy problems for me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You'll want to check out <a href="https://kyliejohnson.norwex.biz/en_US/customer/shop/this_month_only" target="_blank">these sales</a> on Kylie's site because they're only available until NOON TODAY (Dec 20)! </span><span style="font-size: large;">Once you start using Norwex you'll be hooked. Whether you're new to Norwex or whether you are a Norwex fan already, these sales are a great way to expand your collection and make your home safer and healthier!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Save 30% on deals like the <a href="https://kyliejohnson.norwex.biz/en_US/customer/shop/product-detail/349655?categoryName=This_Month_Only" target="_blank">Face Freshness</a> package which includes the body cloths and the Silver Care Toothbrush. The toothbrush eliminates 99.9% of bacteria found on your toothbrush, and comes with a replaceable head - definitely something I've had my eye on!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">30% off the <a href="https://kyliejohnson.norwex.biz/en_US/customer/shop/product-detail/349566?categoryName=This_Month_Only" target="_blank">Small Wonders</a> package means you get a lint mit that is great for removing hair and fibers, plus Wrinkle Release Spray, the Air Freshener Bag, and the Microfiber Variety Pack.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can also get 30% off the <a href="https://kyliejohnson.norwex.biz/en_US/customer/shop/product-detail/349794?categoryName=This_Month_Only" target="_blank">Kitchen Package</a> which comes with three kitchen cloths and two kitchen towels (my personal favorite). There are several other great deals on that page, so be sure to check that out before noon today.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you want to start smaller, I highly recommend trying out their basic <a href="https://kyliejohnson.norwex.biz/en_US/customer/shop/product-detail/324169?categoryName=Cleaning" target="_blank">EnviroCloth</a>. This is the cloth that almost everyone starts out their Norwex collection with. It's got the BacLock antibacterial microsilver technology and works for almost anything you need to clean!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another great starter item is the <a href="https://kyliejohnson.norwex.biz/en_US/customer/shop/product-detail/324147?categoryName=Top_10" target="_blank">Window Cloth</a>, or the <a href="https://kyliejohnson.norwex.biz/en_US/customer/shop/product-detail/324347?categoryName=Top_10" target="_blank">Dryer Balls</a>. Who hasn't wanted to try dryer balls? The Norwex dryer balls are an all natural fabric softener made of 100% wool that helps your laundry dry faster and with less static.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are so many great Norwex options for replacing those nasty household cleaners with safe, green alternatives. I want to try them all! W</span><span style="font-size: large;">hat's on your wish list?</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191507438733374627.post-84084594174570196492018-12-19T13:53:00.001-08:002018-12-20T05:23:16.815-08:00Chores for Littles - Plus a free worksheet from Education.com!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Having a large family is a lot of work. I don’t even really
consider our family to be that big yet, but currently we have 21 mouths to feed
in a day (7 people x 3 meals), 14 shoes to find when it’s time to go, 140
nails to clip, 1-2 daily baskets of laundry to wash and fold, and at least 14
diapers/pull-ups to change every day (and that’s about to increase by a LOT
with Baby due in February).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not so very long ago we were exhausted just trying to care
for the basic needs of 5 very young children. To give you an idea of how well I
was keeping up, after a visit one day a friend commented that the state of my
house inspired her to go home and clean her own LOL! It was bad. As soon as I
got one room clean I turned around to find the babies had destroyed another. It
felt like shoveling the sidewalk in the middle of a blizzard – futile and
pretty ridiculous to even attempt. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Over the last few months, things have gotten MUCH easier. The
older the kids get the more they are able to help. There are still lots of
times when I feel like I’m in that blizzard shoveling snow again, but we have a
pretty good routine down these days and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">most</i>
of the time it feels like we’re at least treading water.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Training kids from a young age to help with housework is so
important. Not only is it a necessary part of teaching them to be independent
adults, but it’s the only practical way of keeping a large family going. In the
beginning, teaching them to do chores is more work for us, but by the time they
are 4-5 years old they start to become true assets in keeping the house running
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<span style="font-size: large;">You cannot do everything, nor should you. Kids enjoy helping
and are capable of a lot more than most people give them credit for. Take
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<span style="font-size: large;">At this stage most of their “chores” are about learning
self-care and independence. As soon as our babies can crawl we start teaching
them to put their toys away. When they start walking, they love to throw their
own diapers in the garbage and their dirty clothes in the hamper. </span><br />
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follow me around all day with their own little broom and dust cloth. They
thrive off of “helping” and think they’re pretty big stuff when they do things
like throw silverware in the drawer (I go behind them and straighten the drawer
later). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For babies and toddlers, play is their work. We encourage
lots of free play and provide toys that look like real work – play kitchens,
toolboxes, and baby dolls. They LOVE to imitate adults at work, and that is
great training for doing “real” chores.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Fold towels and washcloths</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Unload the dryer</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Help unload the dishwasher</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Pick up and tidy the main rooms</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Empty small trash cans</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Strip bedding and drag it to the laundry room</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Set the table</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Wipe the table/highchairs</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Bring me diapers and wipes/fresh clothes for the baby</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our kids still need a lot of supervision at this age. They
need to be taught and retaught and REtaught how to do their tasks completely
and efficiently. But this age is also a lot of fun because they are so very
proud of themselves when they are able to accomplish a “big kid” chore.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">At 5-6 years old, kids start to become incredibly helpful.
We no longer have to follow them around correcting every chore they do. We can
send them to fold a basket of laundry and have confidence that it will be
folded and put away properly. No, they aren’t able to complete tasks to the
same standard as an adult. Some of our towels turn out looking more like chewed
up gumballs than freshly folded laundry, but when I get over my OCD tendencies
I really appreciate that I have WAY less work to do now that Monkey1 and
Monkey2 are older. They are able to:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Unload the whole dishwasher except for things that belong
out of their reach (I unload the knives before they start)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Fold and put away 1-2 baskets of laundry</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Load the washer</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Make beds</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Vacuum carpets and rugs</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Do a better job of wiping the table</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Sweep the kitchen, bathrooms, and under the dining room
table</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Clean the tub, sinks, and bathroom mirrors (with a
vinegar/water solution or just <a href="https://thebeautifullychaoticlife.blogspot.com/2018/12/these-are-few-of-my-favorite-things.html" target="_blank">Norwex rags</a> I can let them loose in the
bathroom and not worry about them getting hurt)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Fill water cups</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Help cook dinner once a week</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Help get the littles dressed and ready to go</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Being a mom of many is not all
running-around-like-a-headless-chicken. Sometimes it is sitting on the couch
with a cup of hot coffee while the 1 year old picks up his toys, the 3 year old
unloads the dishwasher, the 4 year old folds a basket of towels, the 5 year old
cleans the bathroom, and the 6 year old vacuums the bedrooms. The more consistent
we are about teaching the children how to do their chores, the greater the rewards and the easier life gets!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope these suggestions gave you some inspiration for how your littles can help around the house. Most importantly, teach your children: "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord not for men" (Colossians 3:23)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">By the way! Have you heard of <a href="http://www.education.com/">www.education.com</a>? They have some really great resources for teachers that I just discovered. If you're a homeschooler, you'll definitely want to check out their plethora of material.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Warm up your child's subtraction facts with this squirrel themed worksheet! Be sure to check out Education.com for more <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.education.com/worksheets/subtraction/&source=gmail&ust=1545339245878000&usg=AFQjCNH6mvxBrzOrgVKYljoPRX2pWtJ_RA" href="https://www.education.com/worksheets/subtraction/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">subtraction practice</a>.</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zjTMHRt-8srwisdtqBUtVRdWON6eMGRf/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click HERE for the Winter Subtraction Worksheet</a></span></div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191507438733374627.post-82706848890053247092018-12-15T12:46:00.000-08:002018-12-15T12:49:19.456-08:00This Is Adoption, Too<span style="font-size: large;">I'm ready to talk about adoption.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYiumwt_LdYOS69aBCr84KoLT2UWxBYer_ZvRxsnH8RKrPIrqkDBnbvXwMTzVgQFVVtq4ZpJiogN0QKsxKEqLd7slkjUWIZzRIkLmvqt36TsnRWERC9fGjE25yB4mt0xiyqj0KJ2i1wE4/s1600/IMG-0526.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYiumwt_LdYOS69aBCr84KoLT2UWxBYer_ZvRxsnH8RKrPIrqkDBnbvXwMTzVgQFVVtq4ZpJiogN0QKsxKEqLd7slkjUWIZzRIkLmvqt36TsnRWERC9fGjE25yB4mt0xiyqj0KJ2i1wE4/s320/IMG-0526.jpg" width="240" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">I haven't shared much about our journey since bringing Little Miss home a year and a half ago. We've been too deep in the trenches. Too mentally exhausted. Too afraid of sharing too much.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I haven't shared what it's like because, other than fellow adoptive parents, there are few people who understand. The times when I've tried to explain I've been met with blank stares or a lot of, "You're making too big a deal out of this." So, I talk to my small circle of support, and I get advice from counselors, and I pray without ceasing, and I eat a lot of chocolate.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But I'm ready to more openly share what adoption looks like in real life. Not to scare you, but to give you an honest look at both the good and the bad.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Adoption is beautiful, and terrifying, and exciting, and depressing. It is fighting to bring home a baby you've never met but whom you already love like your own. And it's getting her home only to realize that while you DO love her just as much as you love your bio kids, you also love her... differently.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Adoption is a joyful journey. There is so much to celebrate in the little victories of each day. So much love to go around. So much happiness to go along with adding another child to the home. But it's also living in a state of high alert 24/7 waiting for the next shoe to drop. That is your new normal and you learn to thrive within the catastrophes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Adoption is waiting out the storms. It's seeing the stress in your bio kids' eyes from listening to the screams and watching the rebellion. It's seeing behavior in your youngest that you know with 100% certainty he would never have attempted had it not been for his adopted sibling, and it's fighting resentment that she has, to an extent, stolen the innocence of her baby brother.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Adoption is spending six hours engaged in a battle over a "simple" thing like your child refusing to pick up the spoon she dropped on the floor just because you told her to. It's knowing that at times your little girl would literally rather die than submit to your authority. It's dealing with compulsive lying on an hourly basis. And it's finally, after months of struggling, finding strength in the tiniest little breakthrough.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Adoption is constantly being questioned about your parenting tactics. It's being told that she doesn't understand what you're telling her to do by people she has so thoroughly convinced that "she's still learning English" and that you are being too hard on her. It's being told that she is so sweet, so compliant, and so friendly that she can't possibly have any degree of RAD. Because they don't understand that the triangulation and manipulation are so subtle that most of the time her parents are the only ones who can see it, even when it happens right in front of other people (which, by the way, makes you as a mom feel crazy and mean and full of self-doubt). But no, she's too sweet to have RAD. They would know.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Adoption is being judged by other people for insisting that she obey fully and completely and exactly, because they don't see how she tries to maintain control by only obeying to a certain degree. To them it is "close enough." They don't understand that if you don't insist on "exactly" rather than "close" when you know what she's capable of, then she will see her parents as weak and untrustworthy and incapable of taking care of her.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Adoption is having to teach a child that it's not okay to pinch herself. It's holding a raging little girl while she hits and growls at you. It's being asked if she always smiles so much and answering honestly that she does, but being inwardly heartbroken because you know that half of the smiles are fake.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Adoption is knowing that everything you researched, all the training you received, and all the advice other adoptive parents gave you pre-adoption is true. It's also accepting that knowing it and living it are two very different things. You were prepared as much as possible for how hard it was going to be. But that doesn't make it any less hard.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Adoption is always being asked how she's doing, how she's adjusting, how she's succeeding, but rarely being asked how you're feeling, how you're adapting, or what you need.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Adoption is such a perfect picture of God's love for us, in more ways than I could possibly understand before we began this adventure. Parenting a child who fights you tooth and nail, who resists your love, and who wants to go back to what she knows as safe even if it was miserable... It gives you such a clear picture of how God must feel when we pull away from Him and long to go back into the darkness from which He drew us. Adoption is redemption, and it is so worth it. But it isn't Anne of Green Gables.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I feel like we received some of the best training an adoptive parent can get. We had three years of gathering resources, and hearing stories, and being taught by the experts. But still, nothing prepares you for that moment when you look at the child you brought into your home and you think, what have we done?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've shared the milestones and happy moments. The shiny new wheelchair, the first steps, the funny sayings, and the heart-melting pictures. But now I'm ready to share the rest of the story. Not because I want anyone to feel sorry for us or in any way think less of my daughter. I'm not sharing to scare people away from adoption but because I want MORE people to adopt - with their eyes wide open.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is adoption. This is real life. And this is where we need more people willing to step in. We need more people willing to adopt kids from hard places and love them through their darkest, scariest moments. And we need more people to come alongside adoptive families with understanding, supporting them without question. Without judgment. Without doubt.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So many people want to love on our little girl, and we are so grateful and blessed by that. But if you can hear this in the way it is intended: She doesn't need you, because she has us. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But we need you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Oh, so desperately, we need your love and your understanding, and your help. We need you to let us share what the last year has really been like. We need you to tell us that you know it's hard even if you don't know exactly what it's like, and that it's okay that we don't always get it right. And we need you to send us lots and lots of chocolate.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #001320; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">"But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light" (1 Peter 2:9).</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #001320; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Praise be to the Father who adopted us out of darkness and into His light. He has carried us through, and we will continue to hold to His promises.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am a big fan of the products</span></b> we're introducing today! </span><span style="font-size: large;">As I've become increasingly aware of the damage caused by common household cleaners, I've chunked the mainstream methods in search of products that are safe for my family. I learned about Norwex last year, and since then it has been what I use for 90% of my cleaning. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My friend Kylie Johnson, who also works with <a href="https://thebeautifullychaoticlife.blogspot.com/2018/10/home-business-series-usborne-books-more.html" target="_blank">Usborne Books & More</a>, is a Norwex consultant. She has been kind enough to share some information about Norwex and how you can get the most out of your order this month.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Norwex is a line of cleaning products designed to replace the chemical laden solutions that flood our homes. The company was started in 1994 by a Norwegian man who encouraged a "Cleaning without Chemicals" approach. He advocated using microfiber cloths and water to clean and protect our environment. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The company quickly grew, and in 2007 they introduced the microfiber + microsilver technology known as BacLock. With proven success, the company expanded worldwide and has become a household name. Norwex is so well-known because it works so well!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The Norwex cloth:</span><br />
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22.4px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Removes up to 99% of bacteria from a surface when following proper use and care</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22.4px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Contains BacLock® an antibacterial agent for self-cleansing purposes only</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22.4px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Helps eliminate the need for paper towels and chemical laden cleaners</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22.4px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Significantly reduces the use of costly cleaning products</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22.4px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Ultra-thick and absorbent to pick-up and hold more dust, dirt and debris than other cleaning cloths</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22.4px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Holds several times its weight in water</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22.4px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Made of more than 10 million feet of microfiber for more effective cleaning power</span></li>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: large;">One of the things I love about Norwex is that, because there are no chemicals involved, I can send my kids to clean without any worry of them hurting themselves. My five and six year old boys love to use the EnviroCloths to clean the bathroom. They get to play with water, and I get a sparkling clean tub!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: large;">With a family of 7, we have to change out our bathroom hand towels every other day or so. They tend to stay damp because someone is constantly going potty and washing/drying their hands. That makes me super happy, don't get me wrong, but the damp hand towels quickly start to smell and breed bacteria.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: large;">One day I ran out of clean hand towels, so I grabbed the Norwex kitchen towel to stick in the bathroom. What initially struck me about it was how well it dries your hands. It's thin, but it is just as (or more) absorbent than regular hand towels. The second thing I noticed was how quickly the towel itself dried. Again, being thin helps with that. The third thing I didn't notice until two weeks later... </span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: large;">It doesn't stink! The BacLock microsilver technology really does help it self-clean and prevent that smelly bacteria from growing - so well that it was TWO WEEKS before I realized it had been awhile since I changed out the towel. That's two weeks of being used multiple times a day by 7 people IN THE BATHROOM! It still didn't stink, but I figured it was time to clean the bathroom and give the towel a good rinsing anyway. The only thing that made me sad at that point was that I didn't have a second kitchen towel to swap it out with. That has since changed!</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD_Zcs5X3oJK1p9hs9KSu_KFJeyR7_7TZQEN0DslLrmIj0MIvmHA_SgDUFK_TxxKIXgPRx_5J8MoE_1Er4psesgrHsxVD8OELcPP2MW7C_BTi_r99rapSHRp5wzXGFXzmzZLn80cKQG4E/s1600/48361582_341934286589027_29055333498355712_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="924" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD_Zcs5X3oJK1p9hs9KSu_KFJeyR7_7TZQEN0DslLrmIj0MIvmHA_SgDUFK_TxxKIXgPRx_5J8MoE_1Er4psesgrHsxVD8OELcPP2MW7C_BTi_r99rapSHRp5wzXGFXzmzZLn80cKQG4E/s320/48361582_341934286589027_29055333498355712_n.jpg" width="249" /></a><span style="color: #333333; font-size: large;">To get more information and check out their complete line of products, go to <a href="http://kyliejohnson.norwex.biz/">kyliejohnson.norwex.biz</a>. There you can learn more about why Norwex works so well and decide which cloth you want to order to start your collection. There are a lot of great sales this month, which you can see by clicking any of the pictures in this post. And there's still time to order me something for Christmas. Just sayin' ;-)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: large;"><i>Are you a stay-at-home mom with a home business you'd like to see featured on the Beautiful Chaos blog? Send me an email at servingfromhome@gmail.com!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Listen up, friends! Emily Hayes from <i><span style="color: magenta;"><b>The Pearly Peacock</b></span></i> is
back with us one more time to let you know about the fantastic sale she’s
running right now in her <b><span style="color: purple;">MODEST</span></b> clothing store!</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.thepearlypeacock.com/sites/default/files/styles/product_page/public/product_images/8778289_8401cb8a-dcbc-457d-ae71-fa7ee22bea68.jpg?itok=06_YoWu1" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://www.thepearlypeacock.com/sites/default/files/styles/product_page/public/product_images/8778289_8401cb8a-dcbc-457d-ae71-fa7ee22bea68.jpg?itok=06_YoWu1" width="228" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">If you missed the <a href="https://thebeautifullychaoticlife.blogspot.com/2018/10/home-business-series-pearly-peacock.html" target="_blank">previous posts</a>, Emily is a stay-at-home
mom and owner of the online boutique The Pearly Peacock. Frustrated by the lack
of modest yet fashionable options out there, Emily began her quest to provide
women with cute coverage at a reasonable price. As she told us <a href="https://thebeautifullychaoticlife.blogspot.com/2018/11/talking-business-with-emily-hayes-owner.html" target="_blank">in her interview</a>, Emily has now been in business for
five years and has been a much-appreciated resource for women who seek modest apparel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Emily pours her heart and soul into finding the perfect
piece to add to your wardrobe. From tops, to dresses, to vests, and
even down to skirt extenders, Emily has got you covered ;-) I love how careful
she is in choosing her inventory, and I know from personal experience that she
is easy to work with and pays attention to detail. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I’ve been lurking around her store for awhile now. I had
seen people talk about The Pearly Peacock on Facebook but I wasn’t in need of
clothes, so I filed The Pearly Peacock away for future needs. My sister
requested clothes for Christmas this year, and I knew exactly where I was going
to buy them!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I spotted a piece I knew she would love but her size was out
of stock, so I sent Emily a quick message. She immediately responded by saying that
she would try to get it restocked in the size I needed. I jumped on her site
this week and there it was! PLUS, this month Emily is offering 30% Off
Everything! Whoop whoop! Just enter the code: <b><span style="color: purple;">DECEMBER30</span></b> at checkout. I can’t wait to hear
how my little sis likes her gift!</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><b>UPDATE: My sister LOVES her purple Cassie Sweatshirt!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“Most of my favorite clothes come from The Pearly Peacock.
Comfortable, modest, flattering, and cute (in no particular order) are the four
words that immediately come to mind when I try to describe the clothing.
Everything I buy from The Pearly Peacock quickly becomes a wardrobe staple, and
lasts forever because the quality is top-notch. I'm constantly telling people
about the company because people often want to know where I find the dresses
and tops and skirt extenders that I wear. Emily is a wonderful business owner
and a wonderful person. She and her team are helpful and kind and never pushy
with their customers. I've never once been unsatisfied with the service or with
the clothing. I will always love shopping at The Pearly Peacock.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-<b>Hannah Colley Giselbach</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.thepearlypeacock.com/sites/default/files/styles/product_page/public/product_images/img_4466.jpg?itok=V2uIhhUB" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://www.thepearlypeacock.com/sites/default/files/styles/product_page/public/product_images/img_4466.jpg?itok=V2uIhhUB" width="228" /></a>“The Pearly Peacock is one of my favorite places to shop. Emily is so easy to
deal with and she does a great job finding really cute and trendy clothes! The
clothes are great for church and work. I always get compliments when I wear
something from her store!”</span></div>
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-<b>Brenda Veale</b></div>
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“I have been a customer of The Pearly Peacock for years and have a closet full
to prove it! I love the styles of her clothing and the quality items at a
reasonable price. Emily responds quickly to my orders -- I get them within a
few days! I hope to order from her for years to come.”</div>
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-<b>Susan Smith</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.thepearlypeacock.com/sites/default/files/styles/product_page/public/product_images/5003-1f6223.jpg?itok=zysiulL4" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://www.thepearlypeacock.com/sites/default/files/styles/product_page/public/product_images/5003-1f6223.jpg?itok=zysiulL4" width="228" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Check out The Pearly Peacock on Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook/thepearlypeacock">www.facebook/thepearlypeacock</a>,
or order through the website at www.thepearlypeacock.com. And don’t forget to enter
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you, Emily, for providing this service of offering
modest, trendy clothes. You are a blessing!</span></div>
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[This post is part of a series that received compensation, but the opinions I expressed are my own]</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Are you a stay-at-home mom with a home business you'd like to see featured here on the Beautiful Chaos blog? Send me a message at servingfromhome@gmail.com!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We believe in celebrating the small things in life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Like when Baby threw away his diaper for the first time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Or the day we made our first $0.80 on our family’s new
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today was that day. A day of family celebration!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We launched our brand new online marketplace <a href="http://www.sharketmarket.com/">www.sharketmarket.com</a> on Black Friday. Our whole family has been working on this project for quite some time and we are thrilled to
see it leave the ground! Sharket Market is an online multi-vendor marketplace
designed to support home businesses – particularly those within certain
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<li><span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="font-size: large; text-indent: -0.25in;">Missionaries/Preachers</span></li>
<li><span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="font-size: large; text-indent: -0.25in;">Adoptive Parents</span></li>
<li><span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="font-size: large; text-indent: -0.25in;">Widows</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="font-size: large; text-indent: -0.25in;">Young Entrepreneurs</span></li>
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shop by vendor category, or they can simply browse the “Products” page and know
that every purchase they make goes toward supporting home businesses. The name “Sharket
Market” came from the idea of a marketplace that shares support – thus “Shar[e]ket
Market” (But yes, it’s pronounced “SHARKet Market,” and our mascot is a quirky
shark the kids named Joe).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The idea for Sharket Market came about three years ago when
I started the Facebook group “From Heart and Home.” I thought it would be neat
to eventually create an e-commerce site where people could intentionally buy
from and support stay-at-home moms. Then we thought, why not expand that
vision? Why not create a website that would also make it easy for members of
the Church to buy from brothers and sisters in Christ? Then we expanded further
with a desire to help adoptive families bring their little ones home, so we
created a way for vendors in that category to receive 100% commission on their
products. From there, Sharket Market kept growing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now you can register as a vendor for free, add unlimited
products to your store with no expirations, and receive 95% commission. The 5%
commission that we receive supports our family as we strive to minister in the
domestic mission field of Wisconsin. The only other cost is the PayPal
transaction and processing fee of 2.9% + $0.55 per sale. There are NO others
fees involved in becoming a vendor or selling on Sharket Market.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We work with just about every type of vendor. We accept all
kinds of products from handmade items, to virtual services, to downloadables,
to stuff you just have sitting around your house that you’re ready to part ways
with. And for those working with direct sales or network marketing companies
that don’t allow sales on third-party sites, we have a way to list your company
too! You can become a vendor and purchase an affiliate link that will show up
just like other products, except that when a customer clicks “add to cart” they
will be redirected to your company’s ordering page. For more information, go to
<a href="http://www.sharketmarket.com/product/affiliate-link">www.sharketmarket.com/product/affiliate-link</a>.</span></div>
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the site! If you want to become a vendor go to <a href="http://www.sharketmarket.com/vendor-registration">www.sharketmarket.com/vendor-registration</a>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191507438733374627.post-48407299084870714952018-11-24T09:40:00.003-08:002018-11-24T10:57:32.704-08:00Talking Business with Emily Hayes, Owner of the Modest Clothing Store "The Pearly Peacock"<br />
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<a href="https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-0/p280x280/46494525_2115028765228554_6649560593499947008_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&oh=e5f2b36f7947b4c65d549af9b620de67&oe=5C770E46" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-0/p280x280/46494525_2115028765228554_6649560593499947008_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&oh=e5f2b36f7947b4c65d549af9b620de67&oe=5C770E46" /></a><span style="color: black; font-size: 18.0pt;">It's Small Business Saturday, and today we're talking with the
owner of one of my favorite online stores! In <a href="https://thebeautifullychaoticlife.blogspot.com/2018/10/home-business-series-pearly-peacock.html" target="_blank">this post</a>, we introduced <i><a href="http://www.thepearlypeacock.com/" target="_blank">The Pearly Peacock</a></i>, which sells
trendy yet modest clothes. Today Emily is going to tell us the backstory behind
how her business began.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 18.0pt;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 18.0pt;">1. Tell us about yourself, Emily!</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 18.0pt;">My name is Emily Hayes. I'm a
follower of Jesus, wife to a wonderful husband named Chris, and homeschooling
mom to Maddox (6) and Anzley (1). I am also a 2007 graduate of Freed-Hardeman
University.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 18.0pt;">2. What is "The Pearly
Peacock"?</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 18.0pt;">The Pearly Peacock is an online
store that specializes in finding modest but fashionable clothing.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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3. What led you to opening up shop?</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 18.0pt;">Not long after I had my first
child, I was upset because I couldn't find anything to wear. Everything seemed
very immodest or not age appropriate. My sweet husband said, "You should
open up a store for modest, fashionable clothing." After much talk and prayer
we decided that would be a great thing to do.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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4. How long have you been in business?</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://www.thepearlypeacock.com/sites/default/files/styles/homepage_promotion/public/catalog_images/7961049_0435ce81-656d-41e2-87e9-49a42c3e83b7.jpg?itok=FiQqgjg5" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://www.thepearlypeacock.com/sites/default/files/styles/homepage_promotion/public/catalog_images/7961049_0435ce81-656d-41e2-87e9-49a42c3e83b7.jpg?itok=FiQqgjg5" width="228" /></a><span style="color: black; font-size: 18.0pt;">Five Years.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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5. What's your favorite part of owning a home business?</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 18.0pt;">Staying home with my children
while helping women feel confident in their clothing choices.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 18.0pt;">6. Between being a wife and
mother, how do you find time for The Pearly Peacock?</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 18.0pt;">Sometimes it can be very
overwhelming, but with the help of my husband and friends who work with me,
things get done. Most of my work is done when my children are sleeping and late
at night when we are watching TV.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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7. How do you stock your inventory? Do you find modest pieces at several
different stores, have one supplier, or sew the items yourself?</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 18.0pt;">I spend hours upon hours
looking for articles of clothing that are modest or can be made modest. I buy
things from all over the country, so I don't use just one supplier.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 18.0pt;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 18.0pt;">8. What sizes do you carry?</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 18.0pt;">We carry sizes S-3XL. Sometimes
we will even have a few Junior sizes.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://www.thepearlypeacock.com/sites/default/files/styles/homepage_promotion/public/catalog_images/img_1321.jpg?itok=QC9QK2TL" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://www.thepearlypeacock.com/sites/default/files/styles/homepage_promotion/public/catalog_images/img_1321.jpg?itok=QC9QK2TL" width="228" /></a><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 18.0pt;"><br />
9. What's your price range?</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 18.0pt;">We try to keep our prices very
reasonable. Right now we have items ranging from $14-$54.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 18.0pt;">10. Where can my readers
see your items and place an order?</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 18.0pt;"><a href="http://www.thepearlypeacock.com/">www.thepearlypeacock.com</a> or
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/thepearlypeacock">www.facebook.com/thepearlypeacock</a></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>I hope you've enjoyed learning about The Pearly Peacock. I definitely intend to place an order and I hope you do, too! Enter the code BLACKFRIDAY20 at checkout for 20% off!</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>Thanks for joining us, Emily! Keep up the good work!</b></span><br />
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[Disclosure: This post is part of a series that received compensation, but the opinions I expressed are my own]</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191507438733374627.post-46493327368698887242018-11-13T09:11:00.000-08:002018-11-13T09:11:54.472-08:0017 Ways Moms Can Earn Money From Home<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our purpose as stay-at-home moms is to be available to care for our families' emotional, physical, and spiritual needs. While we certainly should keep that the main focus, a little work in our free time can bring in some extra income to help meet those needs. Here are 17 ways you can do that from home!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: purple;">1. Network
Marketing/Direct Sales.</span><i> </i></b>This is
one of the most common ways for SAHMs to earn a little money on the side. There
are a horde of companies to look into such as <a href="https://thebeautifullychaoticlife.blogspot.com/2018/11/the-best-way-to-save-on-essential-oils.html" target="_blank">Young Living</a>, Plexus, Thirty-One
Bags, Norwex, Pampered Chef, Mary Kay… Each company has its pros and cons so
you’ll want to do your research before jumping on any bandwagon.<br /><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: purple;">2. Teach Music Lessons.</span></b>
Teaching music lessons is an ideal way of earning money as a mom. You get to
set your own price, your own hours, decide how many students you want to take
on and what level you want to teach. I highly recommend that any young lady who
plans on becoming a SAHM learn to play an instrument. It is a valuable skill to
have if you ever need to earn money on the side.<br /><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: purple;">3. Blog.</span></b> Start a
blog and learn to monetize it. Run ads, write paid-for articles for other
blogs, set up affiliate links. If you love to write, starting a blog is a
natural way to earn a few extra bucks.<br /><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: purple;">4. Sell Homemade Items.</span> </b>Sites
like Etsy make it super simple to sell homemade products. You could make soap,
crocheted accessories, wall décor, printables, jewelry, purses… Anything! And,
it just so happens that I have inside information on an upcoming Etsy-like site
designed specifically to support stay-at-home moms like YOU. So, get those
homemade products ready for market!<br /><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: purple;">5. Sew.</span> </b>This falls
under the homemade items category, but deserves its own space. If you are a
killer seamstress, you can make a killing! People pay high prices for tailored
clothes, costumes, and outfits for special occasions (especially for babies). You
could also make bags, Bible/book covers, dolls, decoration, or even take on
people’s mending piles.<br /><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: purple;">6. Babysit.</span></b> This
usually requires special licensing, but if you love other people’s kids you
could look into starting an in-home daycare. In some states you can watch kids
from a single family without needing a license, which may be all the income you
need.<br /><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: purple;">7. Tutor.</span> </b>If you
love to teach, look into web sites that list tutoring opportunities. Also look
into teaching with the homeschool organization Classical Conversations.<br /><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: purple;"><b>8. Teach English Online.</b>
</span>Speaking of teaching, online English lessons are becoming quite popular. Most
companies I’ve seen require a bachelor’s degree (usually in any field) and a
highspeed internet connection. I know lots of moms have had great success with
VIP Kids.<br /><b><span style="color: purple;"><br /></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: purple;">9. Photography.</span></b> If
you happen to have a decent camera, you can make some decent money. You DON’T
have to be a pro. Set a fair price for your skill level and you will find
clients. There are always people who want family pictures but who can’t afford
the high cost of a professional. These people are usually more than satisfied
with amateur work as long as the price is right.<br /><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: purple;">10. Offer a Service.</span> </b>With
the rise of the minimalism trend, I’ve noticed fewer people are interested in
buying a product that will just sit around their house. But, as society gets
busier, more and more people are willing to pay for services such as house
cleaning, ironing, cooking, editing, book keeping, website management,
secretarial tasks, grocery shopping, pet sitting, gardening, etc. If you have
the time and can easily work it into your stay-at-home mom routine, you just
might make more money selling a service than selling a product.<br /><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: purple;">11. Create Art.</span></b> If
you are artistic there are lots of different ways you can use your creativity. You
can either sell your art or teach art classes. If your art leans more toward
graphics design, you can design websites, create fun printables, or make
personalized artwork like logos and decals.<br /><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: purple;">12. Cut/Style hair.</span> </b>I
know some moms who run salons out of their homes. If you are good with hair
(especially little girls’ hair), you can set up shop right in your own home.<br /><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: purple;">13. Become a Post-Partum Doula.</span></b>
This one doesn’t necessarily belong on this list because you can’t do it at
home, but it might work for your family, especially if your children are all
older.<b> </b>The unpredictable schedule of
being a birth doula is difficult, but post-partum doulas are becoming more
popular and might be an easier option for some moms. Post-partum doulas are
there to help care for families after the birth of a baby. They provide
emotional support, breastfeeding assistance, meals, cleaning, care for older
siblings, and anything else that a new mom and dad might need. Being a
post-partum doula does mean you have to leave your family for a period of time,
but you can set your hours (as opposed to a birth doula who shows up whenever
baby decides to start coming and stays as long as mom and baby need).<br /><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: purple;">14. Write Homeschool Curriculum.</span>
</b>If you see a flaw in some of the curriculum you are using, write your own
and sell it! Homeschool moms pay good money for good teaching tools.<br /><b><span style="color: purple;"><br /></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: purple;">15. Plan Events.</span> </b>Event
planning is a big thing in some areas. If you can put together an amazing 1<sup>st</sup>
Birthday Party Package, organize and set up an event, and take care of clean-up
afterwards, you can have a lot of fun making some dough! And while we’re
talking about dough…<br /><b><span style="color: purple;"><br /></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: purple;">16. Cake/Cookie Decorating.</span></b>
Cakes and cookies sell well for holidays of all kinds. You can often find
decorating classes at local craft stores, and once you build your toolbox you
are all set to make some lavish cakes and cookies to sell.<br /><b><span style="color: purple;"><br /></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: purple;"><b>17. Transcription.</b>
</span>This is one my husband and I intend to look into more. A friend just told me
about rev.com where you can pick up freelance transcription jobs. No degree
required. It’s tedious work, but it’s legit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Got another idea of how a mom can earn money from home? Leave a comment!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191507438733374627.post-81282704896304738872018-11-09T12:18:00.001-08:002018-11-09T12:18:39.685-08:00Training Evangelistic Kids Tip #4: Don't Interrupt! <div style="text-align: center;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">My main focus as a
mother is to set my children on a path toward Heaven. In turn, I want them to </span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">lead hearts around them to Christ. This year my husband
and I determined to emphasize the importance of personal evangelism in our
home. Our highest goal as parents is to train our children in the ways of the
Lord and equip them to teach others the Gospel. In this series of Training
Evangelistic Kids we’ll share some ideas we’ve used to begin raising children
who are comfortable sharing their faith. We certainly aren’t experts in this
area. We’re learning as we go, and we’d love to hear your ideas as well!</span></i></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF9GnsR-0lY8O8NQSF3XM63fcAJO0yZdJstfOrIZihM4Ug2_6kXVyTm88FYBbUzNePZAXFlh8DaKXZZgdw7f6LtoBEpoUtvbuuPcmws4HDWO_NBNi8PSK04lh7DmQqqgkCK6tvRZcvEzM/s1600/T.E.K..png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF9GnsR-0lY8O8NQSF3XM63fcAJO0yZdJstfOrIZihM4Ug2_6kXVyTm88FYBbUzNePZAXFlh8DaKXZZgdw7f6LtoBEpoUtvbuuPcmws4HDWO_NBNi8PSK04lh7DmQqqgkCK6tvRZcvEzM/s320/T.E.K..png" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">I’m not big on the whole “children are to be seen and not
heard” thing. Our dinner table is loud with crazy laughter and fun.
Our kids participate in adult conversations, especially on biblical topics. But
there is a time and place when children need to learn to be quiet. One way to
train your children to be evangelistically minded is to teach them the
importance of not interrupting a Bible study.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It starts with teaching them <b><span style="color: blue;">respect</span></b> for adult conversation
in general. This is something we are always working on. Children want to be
heard. They want to feel valued. They want attention. It’s important that we
give our children the opportunity to be part of adult interactions. However, we
must also teach them that there are certain times when it is their job to be as
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<span style="font-size: large;">We do our best to teach our children not to interrupt when
adults are talking. If my children need me while I’m talking, they are to place
a hand on my arm and wait for me to acknowledge them. They are not to stand
there yanking my hand, tapping their foot, or making little noises to get my
attention. They may simply place one hand on my arm and wait. As soon as I find
a break in the conversation, I pause and ask what they need. I try not to make
them wait too long for an answer, but they need to know that their immediate
desires are not as important as respecting the adults who are speaking.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are other times when our kids know that they are not
to interrupt at all, not even with a hand on my arm, unless there is an
emergency. When we are having <b><span style="color: blue;">personal Bible studies</span></b>, especially with
unbelievers, the children know that they are not allowed to make any requests. </span><span style="font-size: large;">(I say they know this, but we do still have days - like during a study last night - when they have difficulty remembering the rules). </span><span style="font-size: large;">With the exception of bathroom breaks, they are supposed to play as quietly as possible
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes our Bible studies are quite lengthy. It’s hard for
the children to be “banished” from me for such a long time but, because they
understand their role in helping Papa and Mama teach the Gospel, they are
usually content to play on their own. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We try to always explain to them beforehand that
we are trying to help someone learn more about Jesus. If it is a study with an
unbeliever, we explain to the children that we love this person’s soul and we
want to use all the time we have to tell him about God’s offer of
salvation. We give them their mission: “You can help Papa and Mama teach this
person about Jesus by <b><span style="color: blue;">playing quietly</span></b> and giving us time to talk for as long as
possible. I know you want to help people learn about the Bible. The best way
you can do that right now is to pray for us during our study, and not interrupt
until we are done. Can you do that for us?”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When they understand the <b><span style="color: blue;">bigger picture</span></b>, the kids are always
enthusiastic about doing their part. If we take the time to emphasize how
much they are helping us, we usually don’t hear a peep from even the younger
ones. After the study, we talk to them about how the study went and we pray
with them for the person with whom we studied. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yes, sometimes they make huge
messes and get into things they aren’t supposed to. But, their hearts are
inspired to look for ways to spread the Gospel and they understand that
sometimes that means playing the supportive role of playing quietly without
interrupting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of the best parts about running a home business is that
you get to work around your family. But HOW do you accomplish business tasks
when you are surrounded by littles?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Your primary role as mother is to bring up your children in
the nurture and admonition of the Lord <b><span style="color: blue;">(Ephesians 6:4)</span></b>. That means you need to
be available to meet their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. If you are
always distracted working on business projects, your children are going to
perceive that you have put making money above them. Your children are your
mission field. Don’t let your home business take you away from the reason you
are a stay-at-home mom to begin with.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">That said, there are times when your children don’t need
you. One strategy for making your business work around your children is to <b><span style="color: blue;">find
snippets of time</span></b> when they are naturally occupied elsewhere. Nap time, early
morning, or after curfew hours work great for many SAHMs. Waiting for kids
while they are in music lessons or sports practice is another opportunity for
work (just be sure you aren’t missing those golden moments of watching your
children succeed in their lessons!). It’s also perfectly acceptable to set
aside “me time” during the day – a set period of time when the children know
that you are going to work on your business and they need to play happily. As
long as it is understood that this is a specific, limited amount of time it’s
not bad for your kids to learn that you need thirty minutes to yourself now and
then.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some of your most productive hours for your business are
going to be when your children otherwise naturally occupied. This way, they
aren’t missing you and you’re not missing opportunities to nurture them. But SAHMs
don’t always get “off” hours. My oldest boys have outgrown their naps, so
afternoons can be busy around here. Not to mention, in the baby season you are
dead tired and getting up “just a little earlier” or staying up “just a little
later” is not an option. <b><span style="color: blue;">Your family needs you to get adequate rest, not drain
yourself trying to grow your business.</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of my favorite things about my business is that it gives
me a chance to <b><span style="color: blue;">work with my children</span></b>. I try to involve them in as many aspects
as I can. Rather than getting frustrated because they want to ask a million
questions about what I’m doing, I use it as an opportunity to help them learn
skills and develop their own talents.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My primary business is supporting SAHMs with small
businesses. This means I do a lot of advertising, which requires getting to
know my clients and their products. I especially enjoy the interviews I conduct
with potential clients, and my older boys (5 yrs and 6 yrs) love to help me
come up with questions to ask. Just this morning they sat on my lap and
together we came up with a list of questions people might have about my
client’s business. When you read author or business owner interviews on this
blog, many of the questions you see were produced by my boys. Kids come up with
great questions I never would have thought to ask!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also play around with other money-making ventures and try
to include my kids. I’ve recently begun delving into the world of photography.
My little ones actually make great assistants (as long as I use them one at a
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They grab props, adjust lighting, and make posing suggestions. We’ve discovered
that my 6 yr old has a great eye for editing photos, so I ask him what he
thinks needs to be adjusted on a particular image. Not only does he help me
out, <b><span style="color: blue;">he’s developing his own skills to use later in life</span></b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Don’t get me wrong, it is still more difficult and more time
consuming to work with children on business projects. But a slow process is so
much better than neglecting them. Your product may not lend itself well toward
involving your kids, especially if they are very young. Even so, there is
usually some part of the production line that kids can help with, even if it’s
just making a color suggestion. Kids make great salesmen, too, especially at
craft shows! Show your kids how you make your product, let them help you with
marketing, and <b><span style="color: blue;">celebrate when you succeed together</span></b>. </span></div>
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purposeful</span></b>. Use your time to help them develop skills, talk to them about why
you are running this business, and teach them that using their talents to make
money is great but using their talents in service to the Kingdom is even
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you use your business not only to make money but also to serve God. That could
be in the form of donating your product or profit to someone in need, talking
to clients about the Gospel, or using your skills to help other people. There
are so many ways you can include your kids in service through your business. <b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">“</span>And whatever you do in word or deed,
do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm super excited about our home business highlights this week because </span><b style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: purple;">this is when you get to hear about some really great deals</span></b><span style="font-size: large;">! All of the moms we've introduced so far each have a final word to share about their business, along with special offers for YOU!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Essential oils are an amazing part of God's creation. They have so many uses from supporting your body's systems, to flavoring foods, to safely cleaning your home without chemicals. I use EOs a lot around this time of year when we're trying to support our immunity and keep our family healthy. I also use EOs in my homemade laundry detergent, and diffuse sunshiny scents on gloomy days to brighten the mood around here. We love EOs in our home and I hope you're looking into how they can benefit your family, too!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">In <a href="https://thebeautifullychaoticlife.blogspot.com/2018/10/home-business-young-living-essential.html" target="_blank">THIS</a> post we introduced stay-at-home mom Heather Russell and her home business as a Young Living Essential Oils distributor. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">In </span><a href="https://thebeautifullychaoticlife.blogspot.com/2018/10/talking-business-with-heather-russell.html" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Heather's interview</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> she told us how Young Living has blessed her family and shared some tips on jumping into the oily world. Today Heather's sharing about how to earn FREE products when you sign up for Young Living's Essential Rewards!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">For those interested in practical applications for essential oils, Young Living offers starter kits focused on supplementation, household products, and even makeup! To get started, go to <a href="http://www.youngliving.com/">www.youngliving.com</a>. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Choose the kit that is the right fit for you </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">and sign up with Heather's sponsor number: </span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: red;">1381837</span></b>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When you are signing up, be sure to set up your Essential Rewards account. This is the BEST way to save on essential oils with Young Living. ER helps you stay committed to your wellness plan by offering:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With your Essential Rewards orders you will earn points you can redeem for FREE products. Heather sent me the picture below as an example of the possibilities. She ordered the items on the right, and earned Lavender Vitality, Valor, Lava Derm Spray, Aroma Life, and Geranium all for FREE!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you really want to see the benefits of essential oils, purchase a kit and commit to three months of usage of kit items. If you're not seeing results, just discontinue ER. Personally, I saw the difference EOs made in our home right away, and I think you're going to be pretty impressed, too. Especially with the Ningxia Red! That's good stuff!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you have any questions, contact Heather at wordworkerrussell@gmail.com. If you're ready to sign up <a href="http://www.youngliving.com/" target="_blank">click here</a> and don't forget to enter Heather's sponsor number: </span><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red;">1381837</span>.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: blue;">Thanks for joining the discussion about home businesses, Heather!</span></b><br />
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<b style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: x-large;"><i>Are you a stay-at-home mom with a home business you'd like to see featured on the Beautiful Chaos blog? Contact me at servingfromhome@gmail.com!</i></b></div>
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<i style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">My main focus as a mother is to set my children on a path toward Heaven. In turn, I want them to lead hearts around them to Christ. This year my husband and I determined to emphasize the importance of personal evangelism in our home. Our highest goal as parents is to train our children in the ways of the Lord and equip them to teach others the Gospel. In this series of Training Evangelistic Kids we’ll share some ideas we’ve used to begin raising children who are comfortable sharing their faith. We certainly aren’t experts in this area. We’re learning as we go, and we’d love to hear your ideas as well!</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of the things we try to emphasize to our kids is the abundance of opportunities for evangelism. There are so many ways to <b><span style="color: #674ea7;">turn ordinary moments into efforts to reach people with the Gospel</span></b>. It's all about making Jesus the center of everything we do and inviting others to see the difference He has made in our lives.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Opportunities for evangelism can often be created by putting a slight spin on how you usually do things. We're not huge fans of Halloween. But when we lived in Michigan there was a wonderful Bible class teacher where we worshiped who put together a dress-up party around October 31st. She told us that she used to boycott Halloween, but then she realized she could use it for good by turning it into an opportunity for <span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>a VBS-like event</b></span>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our friend invites kids to come to the church building all dressed up in their fun costumes, and then she teaches Bible lessons (like The Valley of Dry Bones), drills them on Bible facts, plays Bible-based games, and lets them get sick on candy in a fun, safe environment. Her thought was, "Most kids are going to participate in Halloween anyway, so why not use it for a purpose?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">That's largely how personal evangelism works - by <b><span style="color: #674ea7;">taking whatever you can and making it purposeful</span></b>. Obviously, you can only take this concept so far. There are certain things that you simply can't participate in as a Christian; sometimes there just isn't a good way to spin it. I don't think Halloween is one of those things. Though I don't like the witches and gore that surround the day, I do not think it's wrong to dress up and go Trick or Treating. Thanks to Pam's example, I see lots of ways this holiday can be used for good.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What other day do you have people coming up to your door and asking you to give them something? They're practically begging you to give them a tract and tell them about Jesus! Okay, okay, they're really looking for candy, but there are so many creative things you can pass out that might plant a seed - Bible stickers, candy with Bible verses printed on the wrappers, little Bible activity booklets... Any little thing that lets people know you are a Christian is valuable (just make sure it's something kids would actually consider a treat). At the very least, <b><span style="color: #674ea7;">your little neighbors will know that you believe in God</span></b>, and you never know where that could lead.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOI2mczqd4ryYZd_SZBphRUU25GcCZ0BKFIrS-7lwcYcC1OS1M4sWBuHIflfTuxiFx_OazDfNRJXml9DtkZwij1ZRVKC8kAYUyr02aXyYayX75yWsCUptJXVrtJNV1iqkPweIkNtgKVtc/s1600/IMG_9459%255B1%255D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></a><span style="font-size: large;">This year we decided somewhat last minute to pass out hot chocolate and our <a href="https://thebeautifullychaoticlife.blogspot.com/2018/10/training-evangelistic-kids-kiddie.html" target="_blank">kiddie business cards</a>. We hadn't really planned to do anything because Halloween was on a Wednesday and we knew that by the time we got home from Bible class most of the Trick or Treaters would be finished up. But, since this is our first year in our new neighborhood, we decided to at least try to use it as a chance to meet our neighbors and let them know that we are Christians.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Though we didn't have many people come down our street by that time of night, our kids had a blast dressing up, eating pizza, drinking hot chocolate, and doing our family devotional under the stars. We made sweet memories with our kids and, most importantly, we worked together to try to reach others for Christ.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #674ea7;">"Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season" (2 Timothy 4:2).</span></b> Teach your kids to use every opportunity to reach others for Christ, even when it's Halloween season.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">P.S. Another idea I've heard for using Halloween for good is to do reverse Trick or Treating at a nursing home. Dress your kids up and go to a nursing home to pass out candy. The residents will love you for it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm super excited about our home business highlights this week because <b><span style="color: purple;">this is when you get to hear about some really great deals</span></b>! All of the moms we've introduced so far each have a final word to share about their business, along with special offers for YOU!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">First up is PJ Charnock with Clayful Memories. Check out <a href="https://thebeautifullychaoticlife.blogspot.com/2018/10/introducing-clayful-memories.html" target="_blank">THIS</a> post to learn about PJ's beautiful custom ceramics! Last week <a href="https://thebeautifullychaoticlife.blogspot.com/2018/10/talking-business-with-pj-charnock-of.html" target="_blank">in her interview</a> PJ shared how she started Clayful Memories and gave us wise advice about balancing a home business with being a stay-at-home mom. Today PJ has a special offer for readers of this blog!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">PJ specializes in turning hand and foot impressions into beautiful pieces of art. If you're looking for a different sort of ceramic piece, contact her! She also makes essential diffuser necklaces, paw impressions, and other unique gifts. Just let her know what you're looking for!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Order by the end of <b><span style="color: red;">OCTOBER 31</span></b> (that's TOMORROW!) and get a <b><span style="color: red;">FREE custom handprint ornament</span></b> with your purchase! Have more than one child you'd like to order handprint ornaments for? Now's your chance to get two custom ornaments for the price of one! Just head over to PJ's Etsy page at: <a href="http://www.clayfulmemories.etsy.com/">www.ClayfulMemories.etsy.com</a> to make your purchase and send PJ a message to let her know that Brittany sent you. When she sees that note she'll contact you with more details. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks again for sharing your home business with us, PJ! We've really enjoyed having you on the blog over the last few weeks!</span></div>
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Heart and Home,” a Facebook group where stay-at-home moms can advertise their
home businesses. I recently posted a question there asking, “What do you find
most frustrating about running your home business?” Some of the frustrations
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Constantly being interrupted</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Figuring out how to do taxes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Not being taken seriously by friends and family</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">People saying they are going to order and then
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<span style="font-size: large;">The most common frustration was
something along the lines of, “Investing time in potential customers who never
end up ordering, or who end up ordering from someone else.” In other words:
wasted time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nobody likes wasting their time.
We want to know that what we are doing has value and will help us accomplish
our goals. When you invest time and effort in a potential customer who never
actually buys, you feel like you just wasted resources that could have
served you better elsewhere. So, what should you do when you seem to constantly
be wasting your time, effort, and knowledge on people who are never going to
buy your product?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Start by cultivating a servant
attitude about your business. Yes, businesses are designed to make money, but
helping people is far more important. Say you sell a health product and you are
talking to someone whom you hope will make a purchase. Rather than having a
high pressure attitude of, “How can I persuade her to buy from me?” cultivate a
servant attitude that asks, “What can I share that will really help her improve
her health?” If you make helping people a higher priority than making money,
your product will become more attractive to people. They will see how much you
really believe in what you are selling and they will be more likely to buy (if
not immediately, perhaps at some later date). Be genuine with people. Look out
for their interests above your own (Philippians 2:4). Remember that relationships
are more important than money. Any effort you make to share what you know in
order to help others is not wasted.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: purple;"><b> Realize that you never know who will buy, or when.</b></span><b><o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You never know who will buy from
you. The people who end up ordering are often people you would not have thought
would be interested. Many people you just knew would be interested end up not
buying. Don’t make assumptions. Offer your product without judgment. It is up
to them whether they make a purchase.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It’s important to recognize that
you don’t necessarily know someone’s situation. If they don’t buy immediately,
it does not necessarily mean they will not buy later. They may not be able to
afford to buy right away, or they may not currently need your product. That
could change. Again, try not to make assumptions. You are going to invest in
people who end up not making a purchase. That’s part of running a business. But
you never know who may come back months from now to buy your product. Invest in
people. It grows your reputation and experience, which helps grow your
business. No purchase necessary.</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: purple;">Learn to tell people, “No.”</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes when people know that
you are talented in a certain area they will ask you to do things for them free
of charge. That’s a good opportunity to practice a servant attitude in your
business. Sometimes, however, you’ll have to tell people, “No.” Especially as a
stay-at-home mom, your time is limited. While you certainly want to help people
who actually need you, you cannot realistically be there for everybody at once.
You’ve got to prioritize and manage your time wisely, which may mean having to
turn people down occasionally.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Many businesses are built around
educating people. Even if you are selling a physical item, it is often the
information and knowledge you share that really sells people on your product. I
know many people who sell essential oils. You can simply tell someone that
essential oils are great and offer them a sample, but what really hooks people
is educating them on the health benefits of the oils. You’ve got to know the ins
and outs of your product and share what you know with others. But there’s a
problem when you have valuable information about something you sell. Others
want you to tell them everything you know. For free. For most of us, this is a
problem because, again, we only have a certain amount of time to invest in our
business. Using up that time fielding questions from people who aren’t serious
about buying can be counterproductive. It’s one thing to answer questions from
someone who really needs help. It’s another thing to constantly answer
questions from people who are supposed to be directing those questions
elsewhere.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are tactful ways of letting
people know that you are unable to answer their questions or provide your
services for free. Maybe you can offer a product discount to friends and family
in order to help them out but not lose money in the process. Or, maybe you can
trade services with a friend. Perhaps you can offer to teach a class for a
small fee. If someone is supposed to be directing their questions elsewhere,
gently remind them of that. You can say something like, “You know, I think that
is a great questions for ______.” Be gentle, but don’t feel guilty about not
being able to constantly give away products, services, or advice for free.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As a business owner, you will have
to become okay with people telling you, “No.” Nobody is interested in
everything. People may not buy from you for the simple reason that they do not
want your product. That’s okay! Don’t get discouraged by a few negative
responses.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Make it safe for people to tell
you no. Sometimes when people (especially family) feel pressured they will not
give a straight answer. They may sense that it would hurt your feelings if they
tell you that they really aren’t interested, so they engage in conversation
about your product and show false interest. As a result, you may get your hopes
up and be disappointed when you invest time in educating someone who never
buys. Communicate that you are happy to talk with people about your business,
but that it is totally okay if they are not interested.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Don’t wrap up your self-worth with
your business. You will probably hear “No thanks” more often than you hear
“Sign me up!” It does not mean that what you are offering is not valuable. It
certainly does not mean that YOU are not valuable. Just because someone does
not love your product does not mean they don’t love you. Toughen up and don’t
make a sale a condition of your friendship. It’s nothing personal. It’s
business.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: purple;"> Reevaluate your marketing techniques.</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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down and nobody is buying your product, it may be time to do a business review.
Ask yourself some questions:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Am I showing people how my product can benefit
them?</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Do I demonstrate my product in my own life? Is
it something I personally use?</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Is my product something I am passionate about?</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Am I being too pushy?</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Am I being persistent enough?</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Have I set my price too high?</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Have I set my price too low? (Sometimes a really
low price makes people question the quality of your product).</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Am I following up with potential customers?</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Am I taking the time to organize, set goals, and
educate myself about my business?</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Am I marketing to the right group of people?</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Record your family's favorite Thanksgiving traditions and memories. Trace you're child's hand and let him turn it into a turkey. Focus on the reason for celebration with 5 memory verses on thankfulness. Get organized for the big day with the Thanksgiving Meal Planner and To Do List. 8.5x11 Pages.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Mom and Dad's Thanksgiving Memories Page where they can record their own childhood memories or special moments from the current year</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">5 Bible Memory Verses on Thankfulness</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">"Our Family's Favorite Traditions" and "How We Celebrated This Year" Page</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Memories from the Big Day Page (Who was there, What we ate, Things we want to remember)</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Capture your Thanksgiving memories with these fun and educational 8.5x11 pages. 6 activities for your child, plus pages to record all of your favorite Thanksgiving moments. Mom gets to have fun preparing for the big day, too, with the Thanksgiving Meal Planner, To Do List, and Traditional Thanksgiving Recipe pages.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Journaling page for you (or your child) to record memories from the month of November</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Mom and Dad's Thanksgiving Memories page where they can record thanksgiving memories from their own childhood or memories of the current season</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">"Our Family's Favorite Traditions" and "How We Celebrated This Year" page</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Five Bible memory verses about thankfulness</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Memories of The Big Day (Who Was There, What We Ate, Things We Want to Remember)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Thankful Theo Coloring Page</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Countdown to Thanksgiving Activity Pages</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Thankful Chain Activity Page</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">A History of Thanksgiving</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Traditional Thanksgiving Recipe</span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: purple; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Hi, Kylie! Thanks for sharing your morning with us!</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: purple; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>1. Tell us about yourself!</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;">I am the wife of my best friend Jeff. We have 4 precious princesses ages 14, 5, 4 1/2, and 2. We are a homeschooling family and live on a very mini farm. </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>2. What drove you to pursue a home business?</b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;">I started looking at a home business as a way to make a little bit of extra money to help cover the cost of some extras we liked to be able to do.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>3. Why did you decide to work with Usborne Books in particular?</b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;">I looked at several companies but kept coming back to Usborne. For me it was my love of books and the fact I knew I could use them in our homeschool. It was also a company I knew about from past experiences.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>4. What kinds of books does Usborne offer?</b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;">Usborne Books & More offers books for all ages. From baby board books to books even my 14 year old reads and rereads! We offer picture books, learning to read readers, chapter books on all levels, fiction and non-fiction. We also have a wide variety of activity books that includes coloring from beginner to adult. Sticker books, wipe clean (using dry erase market or crayon) books. Some of our interactive books include the Shine-a-Light series, lift flap books, touch and feel, and look to find books.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>5. What's your favorite book from Usborne?</b></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;">My 2 year old ( like her sisters before her) loves the That's Not My series. My 14 year old likes the encyclopedia books and is rereading (for the second or third time!) one of the chapter book series for teens.
My toddlers really like to use their flashlights with the Shine-a-Light books.
These are just a few if our favorites at the moment.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>6. My kids love Usborne's "Big Book of Big Trains." It's full of fun facts and beautiful fold-out pages. What other do your kids love?</b></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;">The "Big Book of" books are great books. We have the train one you mentioned too, We also like the hardback first reader non-fiction series. They have beautiful pictures and easy to comprehend text. The encyclopedia books are a great educational resource as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: purple; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>7. More and more parents are following the gift-giving guide "Something they want. Something they need. Something to wear. Something to read." Usborne is a great place to find a book to check off that list. What are your favorite books to give as gifts?</b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;">For the baby toddler age I love the That's Not My series.
For older toddler and preschool I like our lift flap books.
I love to give some of the Beginner's series I mentioned before. For older readers I like to give our chapter books.
The activity books also make good gifts. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue", "segoe ui", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;">When I give a Shine a Light book I like to include a mini flashlight with it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>8. So, how can my readers place an order?</b></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;">To place an order your readers can go to my website or they message, email, text me and I can help them.
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>9. Do you have a Facebook page where we can stay up-to-date on your business?</b></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;">I do have a Facebook page that I am working to keep updated: Kylie Johnson-Usborne Books & More Consultant.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: purple; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Thanks so much, Kylie! </b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: purple; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>I'm impressed by the quality and variety of books Usborne offers. The activity books would make especially good stocking stuffers! If you're looking for a gift to satisfy that "something to read" need, get in touch with Kylie on her Facebook page or at jkfamilybusiness@yahoo.com!</b></span><br />
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mother is to set my children on a path toward Heaven. It turn, I want them to
be beacons of light, leading hearts around them to Christ. This year my husband
and I determined to emphasize the importance of personal evangelism in our
home. Our highest goal as parents is to train our children in the ways of the
Lord and equip them to teach others the Gospel. In this series of Training
Evangelistic Kids we’ll share some ideas we’ve used to begin raising children
who are comfortable sharing their faith. We certainly aren’t experts in this
area. We’re learning as we go, and we’d love to hear your ideas as well!</span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know there are those who argue that door knocking is
ineffective these days, but we see it as a great training opportunity. While
it’s true that we don’t always get much response from the community, we go door
knocking partly because of the impact it has on our children (and us!).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When there is a door knocking campaign, we go as a family
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reality to the concept of lost souls</b>.</span> Instead of a vague idea of there
being “people” in the world who are lost, door knocking gives us a chance to
put faces of souls in front of our children. An unbeliever is no longer simply
“someone out there,” but “Ms. Brenda on 1<sup>st</sup> Street.” Giving our kids
a concrete picture of just how many lost souls there are in our community helps
give them motivation and drive for evangelism.</span></div>
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our kids a job in the Kingdom</b>.</span> Kids love to have jobs. They want to feel
useful and involved. Taking them door knocking gives them a specific job they
can do to help bring others to Christ. When you give someone a job, it gives
them a sense of personal responsibility (a vital quality for effective
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children need to see us purposefully evangelizing</b>.</span> Often we wait to
evangelize until the opportunity presents itself. But there is great value in purposefully
setting aside time to go into the community to share Christ. Modeling
intentional evangelism teaches our kids to take the initiative to go forth
instead of just waiting for an opportunity to show up. </span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #351c75;">It gets
our kids comfortable with varied responses to the Gospel.</span> </b>When you take
your kids door knocking you train them from a young age to be comfortable approaching
people with the Gospel. Sometimes the response is positive. Sometimes not so
much. People are not always going to be receptive, and it’s good for your kids
to see your response to that. When we get to a house where someone tells us,
“Don’t waste your time, I’m not interested,” we smile, wish them a nice day,
and cheerfully move on to the next house. Door knocking teaches our kids
perseverance and courage regardless of reception. </span></div>
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creates a strong family bond.</span></b> When we knock doors together we are on a joint
mission, which strengthens our ties as a family. We have a lot of fun talking
as we walk from house to house, getting fresh air and exercise, and
experiencing the joy of sharing the Gospel together. Evangelizing as a family
gives our little army a united purpose, which our brave young soldiers thrive
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<span style="font-size: large;">We love the opportunities that come from door knocking, but
it’s important to remember a few things when taking kids along.</span></div>
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better when they know what to expect.</b> </span>Before heading out, brief them on
what door knocking involves and why you are doing it. Explain the goal of your
door knocking campaign in simple terms such as, “We’re passing out invitations
to our VBS” or “We want to ask our neighbors to study the Bible with us.”
Whatever your specific goal for door knocking, make sure your kids understand
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them courtesy.</span></b> Before heading out on your mission, talk to your kids about
manners. Remind them to stay off of people’s lawns, ask before approaching
pets, and look people in the eye when they’re speaking. Especially during
morning hours (but any time of day, really), teach your children to approach
doors quietly and respectfully so as not to disturb residents. There is no
better way to ensure a grumpy reception than to walk up to someone’s door
loudly on a Saturday morning. Goofing off and horse play should be reined in
until after the work is done. This is a training experience, so they’re not
going to be perfect. Be prepared to hear things from your little creatures
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<span style="font-size: large;">“There’s a gun behind us, Papa!”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“It looks like they live in a junk yard!”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“I’m tired of walking. I don’t like this
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them some ice breakers.</span> </b>Kids are great ice breakers in and of themselves.
Most people smile and relax when they see that you have kids with you. But it’s
a great idea to model and teach your kids some other ways of making people
comfortable when you approach their door. If they are out gardening, compliment
them on their beautiful flower beds. If they have a pet that greets you at the
door, give your spiel and then stick around a few minutes to talk about what a
great dog they have. These moments of interaction are as important as dropping
off a flyer. It puts a face with the information, creates a connection, and
makes people more comfortable attending your event because they are already acquainted
with someone there.</span></div>
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ones do not have the endurance of an adult. They will get tired of walking
faster, their tummies will rumble sooner, and they can get dehydrated quickly.
Make sure that you bring plenty of water and snacks and that you take breaks
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<span style="font-size: large;">The innocence of children is a great tool for getting people
interested in the Gospel while you’re door knocking. The worth of door knocking
is also found in using it to train your children that there are those who will
listen and those who will not; we take the Gospel everywhere, regardless.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Today I am joined by stay-at-home mom Heather Russell, an essential oils distributor working with Young Living. Heather is going to share a little bit about essential oils and how they can support your family's health and wellness.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><b>Good morning, Heather! I’m so glad you’ve joined us today on the Beautiful Chaos blog. I’m excited to share your product with my readers because I know from personal experience how beneficial essential oils are to my family’s wellbeing, especially this time of year with the flu season looming.</b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: purple;">1. To get started, tell us a little about your background and your sweet family.</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I’m wife to an amazing man who works hard to preach the Gospel, and mom to five extremely energetic kids under the age of nine. My husband and I met somewhat later in life than it seems most people do, and have definitely dealt with several challenges in our marriage all at once that most people seem to spread out over a lifetime. In ten years we have had five children, struggled with losing a parent to Alzheimer's disease, handled the challenges of responsibility for ailing grandparents and ultimately their end of life arrangements, personal illness that hindered ability to work and led to serious financial difficulties, and the near loss of a child at birth. But we've also experienced many blessings that others never have the chance to receive: the kindness of loving friends who never let us go without or expected anything in return, knowledge about health and wellness in all areas that came directly from our own struggles and desperate search for answers, greater empathy for those in pain, gratitude for the small things, a deeper faith, and a strong family unit. We spend our time now just trying to share our blessings with those still caught in struggles of all kinds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I began having children I began to question the status quo health advice more and more. There are so many things with safety warnings and I wanted nothing more than the health and safety of my babies. I also found myself being more and more sensitive to chemicals during pregnancy, to the point that my husband had to do most of the housework because I couldn't handle the cleaning products. A friend hosted an informal class at my house during a gathering we were already having, and gave me a bottle of Thieves or lavender, I don't remember which now. I was skeptical, but I took it and also bought a bottle of lavender. I started using the two as my friend suggested and was completely floored. My husband was a much harder sell, but we did our research and began using more and more oils, and the effects were undeniable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Young Living never compromises quality for the bottom line. We don't just assume that a supplier is above board; every detail of every source of every product is stringently vetted. We are committed to growing as many of our own ingredients as possible, and until we can grow something ourselves we hold suppliers to higher standards than any regulatory system in the world. Nothing sold by Young Living is created in a laboratory, and nothing that wasn't created by God touches our plants. Fields are weeded by hand, essential oils and herbal waters are used to control pests, etc. At the same time, the consumer is not just a number; we are just as much a part of the company as the owners and ranking officials, and are treated as such.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since we started using Young Living wellness products in conjunction with good eating habits, we are rarely sick. Even when we do come down with something our immune systems are so strong that we don't stay down long. The rare occasions when one of us has needed a doctor have been emergency situations only. The research we have done learning about how essential oils work with the body has given us so much confidence when it comes to maintaining our health, and really increased our faith in God as Designer and Provider. Because my husband is a preacher and I am a stay-at-home mom, financial peace in our old age is a real worry, but building a home business with Young Living gives us a way to provide for ourselves in our old age.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My personal favorites are citrus oils; they are just so happy! I like to mix them up with heavier scents, too, to create diffuser blends that suit my mood.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Think pumpkin pie and you know my favorite holiday scents! Clove, cinnamon, orange, any evergreen oils - mix and match to your heart's content! If you like a more savory holiday experience, sage, thyme, and rosemary make great additions to diffuser blends.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have had really great success with Peace and Calming, Lemon, and Valor.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Supplements for every body system as well as general supplements; over the counter items approved for minor complaints; household cleaners; personal care products for men, women, and children; healthy snack items; Einkorn flour and products containing it; recipe books, kitchen items, and accessories designed for oily applications; diffusers; makeup; baby products; I’m sure there is something I’m forgetting. I spend about a third of my household budget (groceries, household, and personal care) through Young Living.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Get a starter kit. The premium kit costs right at half value and includes a diffuser and oils for every application. It comes with basic information about the oils included and how to use them, so you don't have to start with guesswork. Plus, once you've bought a kit, you are a wholesale customer instead of retail, which means you save 24% off everything you order after that and have access to monthly promotions and a special rewards program, even a shipping subscription that could potentially save you hundreds of dollars.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I actually don't like to think of our team as upline or downline. We're all in this together to hopefully help each other. When you join my team you will get a welcome email from me with my personal contact information and suggestions for further resources, including my own social media groups that I use for education. I also send out a monthly newsletter. I try to stay in contact with my team at least monthly, but I am a busy mom so I don't always keep up as well as I’d like. I’m available by text, email, or social media to answer questions or share my experience. I am not able to travel much right now with small children at home, but I’m available for long distance meetings through the internet, just contact me to set up a time. My main concern is to help you, so let me know whatever you need and I'll do my best to make it happen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Young Living website has basic information about every product we sell, as well as a link to create your customer account. To purchase your kit head over to www.youngliving.com, select the menu option to become a member, and follow the instructions on the link. If you choose to join my team, enter my member number in the sponsor field (that number is 1381837). You can also check out www.seedtoseal.com for more information about the company and our vision. You can look up my public Facebook group, Living Naturally, or my Instagram page @wordworkerlivingnaturally, for regular posts about Young Living products.<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: purple;">Thanks, Heather! I’m so grateful you’ve taken the time to share the wonders of essential oils with us today. They are a blessing to my family, and I know they can be a blessing to my readers!</span><o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: purple;">To read more about Heather's work with Young Living click <a href="https://thebeautifullychaoticlife.blogspot.com/2018/10/home-business-young-living-essential.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">[Disclosure: This post is part of a series that received compensation, but all opinions I expressed are my own]</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ5CoTAYJB1YzQbcgR2zUCjQXPlTlh_eZT-rW1wwF4F-ky4wWLJf9fkBjMY1Nnu99KrykUQstuXJF1k6CEtKAm0P3xAZEZ_o7u_eYy-J8Sxf3zngTpwVSJd2aS5F5BDQFF_WxOwONLdhM/s1600/Subscribe+and+receive+your+Business+Starter+Sample+Pack%2521.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ5CoTAYJB1YzQbcgR2zUCjQXPlTlh_eZT-rW1wwF4F-ky4wWLJf9fkBjMY1Nnu99KrykUQstuXJF1k6CEtKAm0P3xAZEZ_o7u_eYy-J8Sxf3zngTpwVSJd2aS5F5BDQFF_WxOwONLdhM/s320/Subscribe+and+receive+your+Business+Starter+Sample+Pack%2521.png" width="320" /></a><i><span style="font-size: large;">Are you a stay-at-home mom with a home business? Contact me at servingfromhome@gmail.com to have your product featured on the Beautiful Chaos blog!</span></i></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">1. Hey, PJ! Thanks so much for joining us on the Beautiful Chaos blog.</span></span></b><b style="font-size: x-large;"> </b><b><span style="line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tell us a
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<span style="line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">My name is PJ and I’m married to Robert. We have 3
little red-headed boys named Eli, Noah, and August. </span></span></div>
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education, which is how I met my husband as he was a music major too. I taught
privately for a couple of years at a music school then decided to stay home
with my babies. We currently live outside Memphis, TN and my husband preaches
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necklaces, jewelry, ornaments, jewelry dishes, spoon rests, etc. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It can be chaotic haha. I don’t have a set work
schedule. I kind of just fit it in where I can. Sometimes while the kids are
sleeping I’ll stay up late to work, or my husband might keep the kids while I
get some work finished. Sometimes I’m working while the kids are occupied
eating or playing. My busy seasons are Mother’s Day and Christmas so during
those times my husband spends a lot more time occupying the kids while I get
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">While I was teaching music I also had a part-time
nanny job. In the nursery of the house I worked at, there was a pink ceramic
hand/foot print plaque. I fell in LOVE with it. When I became a mother I got
one for my baby and I adored it. I thought that if I loved these pieces so
much, other people would too, and I would enjoy being a part of giving families
something to cherish. Art and babies is a perfect combo for my right-brained
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create pieces for long distance customers? I find it fascinating that you are
able to make hand prints for people living hundreds of miles away. How do you do
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<span style="font-size: large;">When someone orders from my Etsy shop, they receive a
kit in the mail that contains a special clay and everything they need for
capturing the impression. They then send their prints back to me and I use it
to make whatever piece they’ve ordered. I make the process really easy for the
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return prints back, I get the finished piece back to the customer in 4-8 weeks.
Part of that time is because the clay has to dry completely or else it explodes
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hurts to combine oils, but even if one didn’t want to do that, I include
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I tried other self-employed businesses before but failed at them because I
couldn’t truly be my own boss, and because I wasn’t passionate about the
product. This business is something I can do on my own time. I can take time
off whenever I need to. I can schedule things around my family. I don’t have to
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opportunities to come up for me that I’ve had to turn down because it didn’t
align with my family goals. I have set rules in place for what I will and will
not offer because of efficiency of time, cost, time away from family, and my
mental health. I could make a lot more money if I spent more time away from my
family to work but I have to remember that I do this to support my endeavor to
stay at home with my kids instead of replacing it. You have to be willing to
say no, go slow, and make less dough (I couldn’t pass up that opportunity to
rhyme <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><span style="line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For most stay-at-home moms, the main purpose of starting a small business is to supplement their household income while remaining available to care for their families. Yet, all too often we lose sight of the fact that <b><span style="color: red;">we are stay-at-home moms with home based businesses so that we don’t neglect our families.</span></b> If you are going to make a home business work while raising a family, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. </span><br />
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without taking away too much time and energy from their families. But without a concrete statement of purpose, home businesses can quickly take over your life. </span><span style="font-size: large;">I encourage you to take some time to sit down with your husband and discuss the goals each of you has for your business. Together, set some expectations and boundaries to keep your business in its proper place.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you are serious about starting a business that will not
get in the way of your responsibilities to your family, you need to put your
purpose into words.<b><span style="color: red;"> Write down your main goal</span></b> for starting this business, and
post it where you do most of your work. It doesn’t have to be fancy, just
something simple that will serve as a reminder to you of your mission as a
stay-at-home mom who happens to own a small business. Something such as, “My
purpose as a ______ is to help others improve their health and to supplement my
family’s income so that I can afford to remain home with my children.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Spend some time really capturing the heart of your business.
What inspired you to begin? Why do you have a passion in this area? Keep the
main thing the main thing and don’t let your original mission die as you dive deeper into the ins and outs of earning money.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For most women who start a home business, their husbands and
children are their priority and earning money is only secondary. That is as it
should be. God first, family second, others next, self last. But we can easily get
caught up in the excitement of turning a passion into a money-making
endeavor. In order to be sure you are not shirking your responsibilities as a
Christian, wife, and mother, you need to <b><span style="color: red;">set some boundaries.</span></b> Again, sit down
and discuss these with your husband so that he can hold you accountable. The following are suggestions of
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<li><span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="font-size: large; text-indent: -0.25in;">Work on your business only after ________ (my
household chores have been completed, the children are working on school and
don’t need my help, the little ones are down for a nap, the children are in bed
for the night, etc.).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="font-size: large; text-indent: -0.25in;">When my husband needs my attention, I will stop
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<li><span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="font-size: large; text-indent: -0.25in;">When my children need my attention,</span><span style="font-size: large; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-size: large; text-indent: -0.25in;">I will put my desires for my project aside
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<li><span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="font-size: large; text-indent: -0.25in;">If others are telling me that my business has
become all-consuming, I will take a step back and evaluate.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="font-size: large; text-indent: -0.25in;">I will do things in a legal, moral, and ethical
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even in “my” business, I am still under my husband’s
headship and leadership. If my husband is not 100% in favor of what I am doing
to earn money, my business has already failed. If my business comes between my
husband and me, causes constant stress on our relationship, or takes up time I
should be spending focused on his needs, then it’s time to rethink whether or
not this is the right season for me to invest in earning money. </span><br />
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business and do all of the nitty gritty work, but in God’s chain of command, I
still work for my husband. Joshua is, in essence, my boss. He owns my company
and he deserves my respect. I show him respect by running things the way he
wants them run, and by paying close attention to how it is affecting our
relationship. <b><span style="color: red;">If your business does not please your husband, quit.</span></b></span></div>
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family. It can also be a curse if you allow it to take your focus away from
your mission as a Christian wife and mother. Your talents can be used to
benefit your family financially, but don’t trade your family’s emotional and
spiritual health for a few extra dollars.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“The older women likewise, that they be reverent in
behavior, not slanderers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things --
that they admonish the young women to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: purple;">love
their husbands, to love their children, to be discreet, chaste, homemakers,
good, obedient to their own husbands,</span> </b><b><span style="color: red;">that the word of God may not be
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #454545; font-family: "sfuitext";">Our primary goal at </span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>The Pearly Peacock</b></span><span style="color: #454545; font-family: "sfuitext";"> is to glorify God and share the good news about Jesus with those we serve. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #454545;">"We know how difficult it can be for young women to find clothing that is both modest and trendy. The goal of </span><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">The Pearly Peacock</span></b><span style="color: #454545;"> is to provide all women with an affordable alternative to mainstream retail clothing, allowing you and your family to feel stylish and confident without abandoning your principles.</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Or at their next event at <span style="color: #3d85c6;">Freed-Hardeman University on November 10th</span>!</span></li>
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is one I know moms are gonna love! We’re introducing stay-at-home mom Kylie Johnson
and her fabulous business of bringing you fun, creative, and educational books through
Usborne Books & More!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Many of my readers are
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Usborne Books & More makes learning fun! From babies to teens Usborne
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encyclopedia books, from learning-to-read books to fast-paced chapter books for
teens, Usborne has got you covered! They’ve got TONS of activity books;
everything from coloring books to volcano kits! What mom of a six-year-old doesn’t need a volcano kit?!</span></span><br />
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for homeschoolers. In fact, many of the Classical Conversation books are
Usborne books. Usborne Books & More is on a mission to reverse our
nation’s declining literacy rate. They are doing this by ensuring children can
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<li><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"> Touchy
Feely Books</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"> Board
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<li><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"> Preschool and Kindergarten Books</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"> Lift
Flap Books</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"> Picture
Books</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"> Beginning Reading Books</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"> Fiction</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"> Non-Fiction</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"> Puzzles/Games</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"> Arts/Crafts</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"> Encyclopedias</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"> Chapter
Books</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"> Kid Kits</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"> Seasonal
Books</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"> Reference Books--Grammar/English, Math, Science, Social Studies</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"> Seek and
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for the Stars</b></span><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">--Reading program where children can earn books for reading </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;"> </span><b><span style="color: red;">Cards
for a Cause</span></b><span style="color: blue;">--Fundraiser selling greeting cards. Can be used for big and small
fundraisers-family or business or school. Many have used this program in
adoption fundraisers, sports, charity events. </span></span><span style="color: purple;">(My family is personally indebted
to <b>Cards for a Cause</b> for helping raise funds to bring Little Miss home!)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;"> </span><b><span style="color: red;">Literacy
For A Lifetime</span></b><span style="color: blue;">--Matching program that helps to put books in children's hands.</span></span></li>
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Not My series</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"> Shine A
Light series</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"> Chapter
books 365 series</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"> Young
Beginner series</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"> Encyclopedia books</span></li>
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Books & More has been around for a long time. I remember reading Usborne
books when I was a child and using some of them in my schooling years. My girls
have enjoyed their board books all the way to their chapter books. I have
liked the fact that I can give good quality books for gifts and spread the love
of reading.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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perfect book for your kids? Contact Kylie Johnson at:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">(Check back next week
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