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Six Reasons to Quit Your Day Job to Work From Home

Most everyone has thoughts now and then of quitting their outside jobs so they can work from home. After all, we can always find something we don't like about where we work, the work we do or who we work with. Working from home can be a wonderful alternative. But... Read

By: Lynn Powers | 27/01/2009 | Business

Is Party-Planning For You?

Do you love a good party? Are you always looking for reasons to throw one yourself? Do your friends call you for advice when planning their parties? When asked, do you jump in to help, without thinking twice? If you answered "yes" to any of the previous questions, starting up a... Read

By: Lynn Powers | 16/01/2009 | Home & Family

Make History Fun With These Seven Supplemental Games

My son loves history. At age nine, he could recite all of the presidents, in order. Anything to do with wars, government or past events interests him and holds his attention. My daughter, on the other hand, though she does well in school, doesn't care much for history. It bores... Read

By: Lynn Powers | 07/01/2009 | Education

Taming the Grocery Store Temper Tantrum

We've all seen it. A child in the grocery store screaming his or her lungs out. Sometimes it's about candy, sometimes a toy, sometimes for no reason at all. We try not to stare, feeling sorry for the poor frazzled mother who usually ends up giving in to her child's... Read

By: Lynn Powers | 06/01/2009 | Home & Family

Small Steps to Big Work at Home Success - Part 2

Part one of Small Steps for Big Work at Home Success listed the first eight steps you can take towards ensuring your business won't end up in the "failure" category. While most of those steps focused on the overall vision you have for your company, these six concentrate on more... Read

By: Lynn Powers | 06/01/2009 | Business

How Women Can Make Time For Devotions

If you're like me, you wish there were just a few more hours in the day. Between running the kids to various practices, games and lessons, being attentive to your marriage, making sure there's clean clothes in everyone's closets, conquering at least most of the dust bunnies threatening to take... Read

By: Lynn Powers | 01/01/2009 | Women's Issues

Small Steps For Big Work at Home Success - Part 1

So you've decided to start an at home business. Or maybe you've already taken the plunge and signed on with a promising company. You've heard many wonderful success stories and would love to someday be able to give your own positive testimonial. But you've also heard tales of home businesses... Read

By: Lynn Powers | 01/01/2009 | Business

Praying With Your Children

When my kids were little, not a bedtime would go by when my husband and I wouldn't pray with them. They would say a short prayer and then we followed with one of our own, often laying hands on them and blessing them before they went to sleep. Now that they're... Read

By: Lynn Powers | 11/12/2008 | Home & Family

Celebrating Moms

I love Mother's Day. And not just because I am one and it's an excuse to be pampered (although, that's nice, too!). It's more about the opportunity to celebrate my mom. Okay, so I should be celebrating my mother all year long. But, unfortunately, life gets in the way and... Read

By: Lynn Powers | 07/12/2008 | Home & Family

No Pressure Sales

Have you ever gone to a home party where the representative practically shoved the product down your throat? I have. And believe me, I couldn't get out of there fast enough! Nothing turns me off more than pushy sales people. Whether it's cars, appliances or make-up, having someone in your face... Read

By: Lynn Powers | 07/12/2008 | Marketing