4 Ways Moms Can Work Better At Home

September 2, 2021 By Anne

Working from home is not without its challenges, especially for moms. Juggling work life and family life is certainly not easy! But here are some tips that can give you a helping hand:

Embrace self-promotion – As a freelancer, you are going to need to get good at promoting yourself. At the most basic level, this means you should have a website. Aside from this, you will need to market your services effectively via social media.

Make sure you don’t become a recluse – It is also important to make sure you get out of the house. As a freelancer, it can become very easy to get trapped inside of your four walls. You may even find that you cannot remember the last time you left the house. This is not healthy. Even if you simply go for a small walk during your break, it will make a big difference.

Stay on top of looking for new clients – One mistake a lot of freelancers tend to make (and learn about the hard way) is being complacent. You may have a really good client whom you rely on for most of your work. However, there are no guarantees that this client is going to provide you with the same volume of work for years to come. This is why it is important to build up a network and a diverse client base. Overly relying on one client can be a recipe for disaster, and it can come back to bite you. Instead, continue to assess your client base and refine it. There are plenty of ways to secure jobs as a freelancer today. Of course, you can directly market your services by looking around for companies you would like to work for. Aside from this, it is advisable to scour relevant websites daily, as well as using LinkedIn Premium for lead generation.

Create a comfortable work environment – Last but not least, it is critical to make sure that you create a work environment that is comfortable and enables you to do your best work. If you have been meaning to seek AC repair services for quite some time, now is the time to do so. You will also want to make sure there is much natural light in the room as possible. Furthermore, ergonomic furniture is a necessity to make sure you can work in a safe and comfortable manner. Having a dedicated office space will make a bigger difference than you may realise.

So there you have it: some useful tips to help you achieve more as a freelancer. There is no denying that there is a lot that needs to be considered when it comes to working on a freelance basis. Naturally, the environment is completely different, and this presents a unique set of challenges. You need to adapt to them. If you can do this, you can make sure you achieve optimal results while freelancing.

Anne

I'm a mother of 2 who likes to get involved in too much! Besides writing here I started a non-profit, I'm on the PTO board, very active in my community and volunteer in the school. I enjoy music, reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with my family. We just adopted our 3rd cat and love them all!

Tips for Keeping Elderly Relatives Healthy and Independent

September 2, 2021 By Anne

When you have elderly relatives, such as parents, who are getting older and need some extra support, it can be tough to find the right balance between helping them to stay fit and healthy, and also allowing them to be independent. We’re going to talk about some of the tips you can make the most of in order to keep them healthy and as independent as they can be as well. So read on and find out more.

Adapt Their Surroundings

First of all, you should think about how you might be able to adapt their surroundings in a way that will not only help them to take care of their health but also maintain a greater degree of independence. That could be as simple as adding some hand rails to the home or something like that. It will depend on what their particular needs are.

Encourage Social and Physical Activity

It’s important to encourage them to be both socially and physically active if possible. It’s good for people who are elderly to be able to engage with other people and have that social stimulation. It’s good for the brain and for mental health. And we all know how important it is to remain physically active. These are things that should not be overlooked.

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Ensure They’re Having Regular Sight and Hearing Tests

Keeping them on top of their regular checkups is something that’ll certainly be very important. If they’re skipping their sight or hearing tests, their senses will decline without intervention, and that can make staying healthy and independent even more challenging moving forward. We know that hearing health affects longevity, so it’s important not to ignore it.

Try to Put Yourself in Their Shoes

It’s important to consider their thoughts and feelings whenever you’re making any kind of intervention. You really need to try and put yourself in their shoes so you can understand what they’re thinking and experiencing. It’s rarely a good idea to make decisions on their behalf and to not think about their independence and integrity because you can be sure that those things will be very important to them. Put yourself in your place and imagine what you would want.

Listen to Them and Their Needs

Listening to them and the specific needs that they have is something that matters a lot. You want to be sure that they’re being listened to and that their wishes are being respected at every turn. Failing to do that will make it impossible for them to feel in any way independent. So be aware of what they want and try your best to balance it with what they need and what’s best for their health.

As you can see, there are lots of things you can do to keep your elderly relatives healthy and supported, while also giving them the level of independence that they crave. It’s a tough balance, but it’s possible to get it right. Just be sure to make the most of the ideas we’ve discussed here today.

Anne

Best Side Gigs for Moms No One tells You About

August 22, 2021 By Anne

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Are you a mom looking for something to do? Maybe some extra cash on the side? You might be surprised by how many opportunities are available. In this blog post, you will learn some of the best side gigs that probably no one tells you about. Continue reading to get a better insight!

Start Online Trading

The best side gig for moms no one tells you about is to start online trading. In this gig, you can be your boss and work from the comfort of your home. The internet offers many free tutorials on how to trade stocks or invest in Forex Trading which makes it a great opportunity for stay-at-home mothers or college students who want to earn money without leaving the house.

Many websites allow people to practice before they trade with real money, so be sure to read the instructions on how this works first! Then, keep reading for some general guidelines about picking stocks.

Start a YouTube Channel

You don’t have to be a professional video editor or work with expensive equipment to start your own YouTube channel. You can use an app on your phone or even iMovie and edit as you go!

It’s vital that the content is engaging, educational, and something people want to watch. If you are passionate about what you do, it will come across in your videos, and people will be interested.

If you’re not sure what topic to post about, talk with friends and family members to find out what they want. From there, you can start a blog or social media account dedicated solely to your YouTube channel

Write Blogs or Transcribe

Moms who enjoy writing blogs or articles should consider transcription services. Transcription is the process of converting a written document into audio or video form and you can do it remotely, which makes it ideal for moms who want to work from home.

Working as an online tutor, writing articles on freelance sites, transcribing podcasts for clients, transcribing notes from meetings are other ways that moms can make money with their skills. These jobs allow you to work at home on your schedule while still utilizing the tools you already have available.

Become a Virtual Assistant

Virtual assistants help their employers with tasks like email, social media management, or event planning. If you’re a mom and are excellent at multitasking skills like time management, communication, and organization, then this side gig is perfect for you!

It’s flexible as you can often work from home or anywhere that has internet access. And it’s easy to get started, with a bit of training and practice. This side gig suits all kinds of moms: working full-time, stay-at-home parents, or mothers looking for an extra income stream.

Your side job doesn’t have to make a lot of money, and your primary role as mom is still more important, but having another source of income will help you feel less stressed about the cost of living and take some pressure off your spouse if they are the major breadwinner in your family.

Anne

Reasons To Be Environmentally Friendly

August 10, 2021 By Anne

We all know that being more environmentally friendly and aware of how we live in terms of being green is essential, but what this entails may not be quite so obvious. We all know it’s great for the environment, as expert Stephen Troese Jr. says, but what else? Is there anything else? The answer is yes, so read on to find out more.

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Help With Climate Change

Human activity all around the world has had a significant effect on climate change, and we can see this in many ways, including a rise in severe weather conditions occurring worldwide. These conditions include so-called ‘superstorms,’ increasing water levels, and melting ice glaciers. The only way to stop and, in the best scenario, reverse this trend is for everyone to become much more environmentally conscious.

For Future Generations

If the present global population isn’t careful and doesn’t become more environmentally friendly, there will not be enough resources left for future generations, which is unfair and highly selfish. So another reason it’s so critical to protect the environment is for our children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many more future generations. It doesn’t matter whether you have children or not or even if you’re not planning to have any – it’s still essential to ensure that future generations live as well as possible.

Reduce Pollution

The earth is badly contaminated thanks to pollution. To some degree, the air, soil, and water are all polluted, which is having a detrimental impact on the population’s health. The more trash that accumulates, the worse the issue gets, and therefore it is critical that pollution be minimized as much as possible. When we understand where the things we throw out go and the effect it has on the environment, we can begin to think more clearly about recycling and reusing instead of throwing away.

Save Money

While becoming green is beneficial for the environment, there are some personal advantages as well, one of which is that you will save money on your energy costs. Energy-efficient lightbulbs, for example, are much less expensive to use than conventional lights and last significantly longer. Installing solar panels can allow you to save money on your energy costs too.

Help the Local Economy

If you’re going green, you’ll want to buy more locally since you won’t be traveling as far (or at all) or using polluting public transportation. That’s fantastic for the local economy. You can support the local economy by shopping at farmers’ markets and independent stores, for example. Because there will be more investment in parks and play areas, schools, walkways, and other community initiatives, more of your money will remain in your town and help it grow and become a better place to live.

You’ll Feel Less Stressed

The condition of the world may be a source of stress and concern for you, just as it is for many other people. If you can do something about it, even if it seems like something very little and perhaps even insignificant, you will feel a lot better and be able to relax a bit more. Those little things build up quickly, particularly if many people are all doing their best to make these critical changes.

Anne

CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL RETURNS TO SEAWORLD ORLANDO

August 6, 2021 By Anne

Just in time for International Beer Day, the park voted #1 amusement park in the USA by the USA Today 10Best Reader’s Poll, is serving up an incredible party for craft beer lovers! SeaWorld’s Craft Beer Festival features more than 100 crafts brews, wines, seltzers, and cocktails. Guests can sample an unbeatable mix of domestic and local Florida favorites, plus savor more than 20 food items expertly paired to match their preferred brew. And to top it all off, festive entertainment will keep the party going all day long. This is the one craft beer celebration guests won’t want to miss. The fun is brewing Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays, plus Labor Day, August 13 – September 12 only at SeaWorld

New This Year! Craft Beer Festival Dinner Series

Guests can enhance their Craft Beer Festival experience and attend an exclusive craft beer dinner on select festival evenings. Featuring seventeen favorite Florida local and national breweries and distilleries, attendees will enjoy a welcome reception with specialty craft beverages and small bites, followed by a signature four-course dinner complemented with brewery-selected beers and spirits. Presenting breweries will host a “beer-talk” and interact with guests throughout the evening. Hosted in the private Reef Room at Sharks Underwater Grill, this exclusive ticketed event is the ultimate celebration of craft brews fit for both the “craft-beer connoisseur” and the “craft-brew curious” fan.

2021 Craft Beer Festival Dinner Series Dates:

Saturday, August 14 Funky Buddha, Oakland Park, FL
Sunday, August 15 Big Storm Brewing Co., Orlando, FL
Friday, August 20 Crooked Can Brewing Co., Winter Garden, FL
Saturday, August 21 Orange Blossom Brewing, Orlando, FL
Sunday, August 22 Wicked Weed Brewing, Asheville, NC
Friday, August 27 Sam Adams, Boston, MA
Saturday, August 28 Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co., Orlando, FL
Sunday, August 29 South Beach Brewing Co., Miami, FL
Friday, September 3 JDub’s Brewing Co., Orlando, FL
Saturday, September 4 Persimmon Hollow Brewing, Orlando, FL
Sunday, September 5 Alcatraz Brewing, Lakeland, FL
Friday, September 10 Sierra Nevada Brewing, Chico, CA
Saturday, September 11 Elysian Brewing, Seattle, WA
Sunday, September 12 Signature Series: Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Versailles, KY

Bonus Dates:

Friday, September 17 Cigar City Brewing, Tampa, FL
Saturday, September 18 Signature Series: Yuengling featuring Sheryl Yuengling, Pottsville, PA
Sunday, September 19 Signature Series: Jack Daniel’s Family, Lynchburg, TN

Theme Park Pub Grub for Every Palette!

SeaWorld Orlando’s Craft Beer Festival features 20+ specialty dishes for guests to discover and pair with their new favorite craft brew, frozen cocktail, or non-alcoholic beverage. Guests can explore an array of flavors with brand-new festival fare, including: NEW! Beer Battered Popcorn Rock Shrimp paired with Kraft Heinz™ Four Pepper Ranch

NEW! Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
NEW! Stout Glazed Tuna Lollipop with Daikon & Wakami Slaw & Wasabi Aioli
NEW! Smoked Brisket Kraft Heinz™ Creamy White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese
NEW! Beer & Cheese Stuffed Beef Sliders with Pickled Mayo and Ale BBQ Sauce

To explore what’s “on tap” and “on the table”, explore our full event menu & guide: https://seaworld.com/orlando/events/craft-beer-festival/menus/

Savor and save with a Craft Beer Festival Tasting Lanyard!

For the best value to taste a variety of food and drink offerings, guests can purchase a Craft Beer Fest Sampler Lanyard, starting at only $50.00. Pass Members get an exclusive offer: 15 items for the same price as a 12-item Sampler (that’s 3 bonus samples)!

For all alcohol purchases, including sampler lanyard redemption for alcoholic items, guests must be 21 years of age or older to be served.

Not into Beer? No fear! Enjoy festival cuisine, frozen cocktails & mocktails, live music and more!

Beyond the brews, SeaWorld offers plenty of delicious options for everyone to enjoy at the Craft Beer Festival this year. From delectable bourbon tastings to chilling frozen cocktails and seltzers, satisfying refreshment is abundantly available in every corner of the park. Several festival locations feature non-alcoholic beverage options as well.

Best Way to Play:

Now through August 15, SeaWorld is offering a BOGO 50% Off Sale! Guests can buy one, get one 50% off on single- or multi-day tickets. And for guests looking for the best perks during Craft Beer Festival and all of SeaWorld’s special events throughout the year, get a SeaWorld Annual Pass with great benefit options including free parking, free guest tickets and more. Annual Passes start as low as $12 per month for a limited time.

For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets and passes, visit SeaWorldOrlando.com. Events and times are subject to change. Follow SeaWorld Orlando on Facebook, Instagram and the SeaWorld Orlando Blog for the latest park updates and information.