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No Time To Be Sick

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Sick days. Isn’t it funny that once you become a single parent that term no longer applies to you? I have always been fortunate enough to work for companies that provide a generous time off benefit, but still, I never took real vacations. I was too busy being the caretaker to vacation. As a single parent I knew that any paid time I had needed to be hoarded in case Hailey got sick. First, you can’t send them to day care when they’re sick and you don’t want to leave them at home alone when they are sick either. So … Continue reading →

Fantasizing About a Summer Vacation

My teenagers get to take an entire three months off. Last week, I had lunch with an old friend and former coworker of mine who is retired and now plans weeks and months of vacations. While I “get” that I am not at either stage in my personal development right now—what I wouldn’t give for an entire summer vacation! I certainly do not want to come off as a whiner—that is not what I am doing here this morning. It is really more of a fantasizing—thinking and yearning for those good old days when summer stretched out before me—week after … Continue reading →

Are You Ready For a Break?

It is mid January where many of us run to warmer climates, drink cocktails and take a breather for awhile. Have you had a break lately? Even home-based professionals need a breather. The key to a really relaxing and stress-free break is planning ahead. 1). Notify business partners and team members. Start by making an announcement via e-mail and make sure you change your e-mail account to “auto-reply”. That way, even your customers and team members who don’t regularly check messages will understand that you simply aren’t avoiding them. 2). Notify your customers. Do you have customers that you communicate … Continue reading →

Winding Down Your Biz for the Holidays

For those of you who work in direct sales, you understand that shipping time cuts our December short. I’m working my last week of Discovery Toys right now and admit I’m ready for a break. Though I love direct sales because it is flexible, during the holidays you can find yourself on a Santa’s schedule rather then your own. Here is how I’m working my last week of direct sales holiday joy: I have two more in home parties where I will be focusing on stocking stuffers and teacher gifts. Most people have the big gifts done, but are looking … Continue reading →