by Mel Smith | Feb 13, 2017 | General biz
Yes, one of my goals for this year is writing my ebook! I plan to finish the first draft this month. See the end of the post for more on this. But for now, here’s what’s working for me. I started off really overwhelmed with how exactly to start writing my...
by Mel Smith | Jan 23, 2017 | General biz, Homeschooling
I’m a part of several Facebook groups for small biz owners. I’m noticing more and more are homeschooling! This is great, because I’m homeschooling my kids too. It’s good to be in contact with others who are doing homeschooling and home...
by Mel Smith | Dec 12, 2016 | General biz, Homeschooling, Systems
So I had a baby a month ago. Almost exactly, in fact – Micah will be one month old tomorrow. We are well and truly in the middle of the newborn period. I have two older boys as well, age 5 and 9 1/2. We homeschool. And I run my own business from home. That...
by Mel Smith | Sep 26, 2016 | General biz
The best way to get started on your to-do list is just to start. It sounds so simple, but it’s true! But you’re still asking ‘HOW? Because my to-do list is a mile long and I have no idea where to start!’ Okay. I hear you. I’ve been there,...
by Mel Smith | Aug 27, 2015 | General biz
Did you start your home biz so you could be home with your kids? I’m betting you did. It’s a common reason for starting a home biz. But do you feel sometimes like you’re spending more time in your office, sewing room, or workshop than you spend with...
by Mel Smith | Aug 20, 2015 | General biz, Homeschooling
Most of you, I assume, take your kids to school in the morning, pick them up in the afternoon, and the hours in between are your working hours. My family is a little different. We’re homeschooling. Now, the reasons for that are many and varied, but the main...