I’m currently in the midst of taking an amazing business course from the very talented Amanda Tress, whose scopes, I admit, provide the background to me doing my dishes every single night. I’m addicted to listening to her smart and savvy business tips and frankly, I love having a female entrepreneur who isn’t afraid to…
WAHM
5 Real Tips To Become a Work-At-Home Mom
I’ve been a work-at-home mom since before I even delivered my first daughter. During my last semester of college, I started a new job as the College Outreach Program Coordinator for a non-profit group, working on helping students set up pregnant and parenting resources on their campuses. (Yes, it was as cool as it sounds!) Since…
Why I Started A Brand-New Website For Work-at-Home Moms
This month, I launched my brand-new website, Passion Meets Practicality, a community for work-at-home mothers and those who are hoping to become work-at-home moms. My goal in starting the site was to have a place where current work-at-home moms could share tips, struggles, and collaborate, while offering advice to other moms who are creating their…
Why We Started Passion Meets Practicality
It’s my turn to talk about my “why.” Why did I start this site? Why do I only wear lounge wear/athletic wear? Why do I never do my hair? Why do I have so many children? So many questions, so few answers, but here is (at least) the answer to why I started this site:
What Happens When A Woman Says “No”
Recently it seems like every thing I read or listen to is all about encouraging women to say “no” to too much commitment in their lives. Say no to the PTA and the volunteer cupcakes and the free babysitting and the extra work projects, one suggestion reads. Say no and make time for yourself. I’ve…
Avoiding the Plateau
Considering working from home but worried about hitting that moment where you have “sold” to all your family and friends and can’t even think of another person to contact?! In the beginning, building my essential oil business was rather simple. I was passionate about Young Living products and others noticed the positive changes we were…
When Dreams Find You Instead
By: Leah Outten Blogging has become popular these days, it seems like everyone and their mom has one. Which, I honestly love because peeking into each other’s lives and at the deepest heart matters thrills me as an introvert who communicates and understands better through the written word. Back when I started my blogging journey…
8 Sneaky Ways To Get Work Done At Home With A Baby
Over the years, I’ve accumulated a myriad of tips + tricks to outsmart, escape, and otherwise run away from my children while I try to get stuff done. Just kidding, guys, I adore being in my children’s faces 24/7 and would gladly feel their stinky breath upon me on all day if I could. Just…
Giving Yourself Permission To Live The Life You Want
One of the biggest challenges in my life has been struggling with guilt for wanting anything more. You know what I’m talking about, right? If you have healthy children, you might feel guilty for ever complaining about, well anything at all, because some people deal with babies with cancer and heart transplants and stuff you…
Life, Lately
It’s been a while since I’ve been in this space, but I’m feeling the need to just, well, vent today. Something is going on with me and I can’t even put my finger on it, but I’m basically having some kind of breakdown. I don’t know if it’s just plain old PMS or something hormonal…