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What a restful weekend!  Last wee (last Tuesday to be exact) my husband had a mild stroke and was admitted into the hospital.  He spent 2 days there as they preformed test after test.  The end result is that he was released on Thursday and needs to follow up with a Cardiologist.  We rested most of the weekend and I didn’t do much work but was able to do a few things.

Since we spent the weekend relaxing at home, I got to spend some AWESOME time with the family. We played board games on the bed, I cooked a nice dinner on Sunday and we watched a few movies.

Here we are on Monday and its time to get back to the “Real World”  As always, the 1st step I take in organizing my week is to carve  some time out to get cozy with my BlackBerry on Sunday evenings and review the upcoming week and add in my appointments as needed.  I’m an lean mean organizing machine and I find that if I take a look at EACH day of the upcoming week and make sure to move items around so that they aren’t all piled up on one day — it makes my week much more manageable.  Also, the fact that I love to outsource (both at home and within my online businesses) makes it great.

On my list of things to accomplish this week are:

1. Monday – Re-connect with my awesome VA and be sure that we are on the same page.  She emails me each Friday with her list of things that she has completed and I always use Mondays to reconnect with her and check my list – and be sure that she has room for me (smile).   
2. Parenting My Teen  is back form hiatus and I am in the process of securing another awesome guest for next weeks show.  Today I have a few potential guests to contact.  
3. Tuesdays – My Free Coaching Consultation days.  I decided to put aside a few hours on and dedicate them to potential clients. 
4. Tuesday - Hit the grocery store (I love to grocery shop)  and I shop every OR every other Tuesday.  I created my meal plan yesterday  and I already have all the fixins for this week but I make a weekly Tuesday trip to the grocery store using the coupons and ideas I get out of the Sunday paper.
5. Wednesday - I’ve declared Wednesdays to be my content and guest blog days.  I will spent time adding content to my Real Life Solutions site and posting to all of the awesome guest blogs that I belong to. 
6. Friday – Add emails to my auto responder, brainstorm ideas for my awesome affiliates

Daily:

1. Dont go to be bed mad or with a dirty kitchen
2. Wipe the bathroom sinks down with a Clorox Wipe before leaving out of the house each morning
3. Smile, Meditate and Pray

Every  Monday & Thursday

1. Get Isaac off to Tae Kwon Do

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Balancing the Children’s Schedule and Your Work at Home Schedule
One of the top reasons many women become work at home moms is to be available for the children.  Most choose to start when the children are young and need constant supervision.  Many continue the experience as the children get older because of the flexibility it offers. 

It can be a struggle being a work at home mom.  You are constantly juggling the needs of the children with the needs of the business.  Finding a balance between the two is the key to being a successful (and peaceful) work at home mom.  Here are some tips on how to achieve this:

1. Make a schedule of times when you KNOW you won’t be disturbed (early in the morning, late at night or during naps).  There are several hours in each day that you can devote to work that are completely undisturbed by the rest of the household.

2. Keep a calendar of all the children’s activities close at hand (include everything from doctor’s appointments to carpools).  It will help you know how to juggle your schedule if you always have the important events written out for easy access.

3. Use that same calendar to keep track of due dates or projects that you need to complete.  It will help you stay on track if you know what you have to do and when you have to do it.  You can use a paper calendar or even one of the many automated calendar programs (that will sound an alarm when things are suppose to happen).

4. ALWAYS aim to complete your projects at least three days ahead of schedule.  Procrastination can be one of the major pitfalls of the work at home mom.  Keep it at bay by staying ahead of schedule. 

5. Expect the unexpected.  One of the main reasons that people choose to work at home is so that they can be flexible.  You want to be able to walk away from work if the children have an unexpected awards program or they are just sick.  Plan to have unexpected down time – keep ahead of your workload, set aside a day that can be a time for catching up, plan on getting up an hour early (or staying up an hour later) the day after the unexpected changes occur.

6. Put the children first.  Whether it’s a splinter in the finger or a question about homework, help the children to understand that they are more important than any project or work schedule.  Remember that they are the main reason that you are a work at home mom.

The best way to balance your children’s schedules and your work load is to stay organized.  Keep lists and schedules easily accessible and keep them up to date.  Before long you will find that the juggling act is really much easier than it looks.

Visit Balancing Work & Family for additional help.
 

I know many moms out there are looking for ways to earn a little income at home (either full time or part time).  Well, Real Life Solutions has a page dedicated to Work At Home Ideas.  Be sure to check it out, you may see something that you like.

Take care and let me know if you see anything that sparks an interest in you

I know 1st hand how frustrating it is return home after a busy day then slave over the stove or to rummage through the cabinets when you have hungry, impatient tummys waiting.  Visit http://reallifesolutions.net/personal/quick-dinner-ideas.html for your quick and easy dinner ideas.

A nice tie into this is learning how to do a little meal planning so that you actually spend less time cooking and more time really enjoying yourself and your familly. I am an avid meal planner and wrote this easy to follow article on how you too can plan your meals and free up your precious time: http://reallifesolutions.net/personal/meal-planning.html

As you know, I love hearing your feedback. Do you have any of your own personal tips that you’d like to share with me?  If so, just e-mail me and I am all ears

Here is a great resource – The Healthy Express Cookbook: 101 Fresh, Light & Quick Dinners.  Offers you healthy, home-cooked meals that are super fast to prepare — visit http://reallifesolutions.net/Cookbook.HTML to learn more

If you are finding yourself in a pinch each month, you may want to have a work from home extra income coming into the household. Alice Seba, an Internet Marketing Expert, tells you how you can accomplish this in the following Article.

Also visit our ‘Work at Home Ideas’. This is your resource for articles and information on work at home ideas, direct selling opportunities and earning a living at home.

Aurelia
Real Life Solutions

If you are finding yourself in a pinch each month, you may want to have extra income coming into the household to help you. Alice Seba, famous internet marketing expert, tells you how you can accomplish this in the following article titled ‘But I Need to Make Money Now: How to Work from Home’.

Alice offers great advice that is very practical and useful for anyone who is looking to earn some extra money from home.  Alice is one of the founders of Mom Masterminds™, a hands-on mentoring community for mothers who are ready to work from home or ready to get more out of their online businesses.  I’ve been a member of Mom Masterminds for over 2 years and I can’t begin to tell you how much it has helped me in growing my online business. 

Mom Masterminds offers a free 9-day course that gets right to the nitty-gritty of creating a thriving online business. When you sign up for the 9-day course, you’ll also receive an exclusive invitation to a free 7-day trial at Mom Masterminds.  To get your free course and free pass just go to: Mom Masterminds as soon as you can.

Mom Masterminds™ is a hands-on mentoring community for mothers who are ready to work past the fluff and re-focus on making real money from their online businesses.

They offer a free 9-day course that gets right to the nitty-gritty of creating a thriving online business. When you sign up for our 9-day course, you’ll also receive an exclusive invitation to a free 7-day trial at Mom Masterminds.

Hope to see you all there.

Aurelia

Let’s face it moms, we are busy!  There are only 24 hours in a day, and  with our busy work and family lives motherhood can seem like one big juggling act.

In The “Real Life Guidance to Balancing Work And Family” report, you’ll  discover EXACTLY how to balance your work and family time (not to mention keep “all those balls in the air”)!

This report shows you how you can find a balance between work and  family, without letting any of those balls you are juggling fall on the floor!  This report gives you real life solutions, and the best part is that you can get started right now!

Here’s just a bit of what you’ll find inside:

- Learn How to Track Your Time- You may have more free time than you think; learn how to track where you are currently spending your time and analyze it to find more balance

- Setting Priorities & Learning to Say “No” – Many women have a hard time saying “no” and end up taking on too much. This report will guide you through the process of setting priorities and learning to say “no,” enabling you to have more control over your time.

Do you work outside the home? - If so, you’ll enjoy the sections that provide strategies to help you balance your career, talk to your manager about finding solutions, and empower you to make career changes, if need be.

Are you a work at home mom? - When your work space is right next to your living space, it can be hard for your family to understand that you need work time.  It can also be hard to quit working at the end of the day, when it is so easy to check your email or just do “a little bit more work.” This report covers these topics and helps work at home moms find the balance they need!

And…lots more information to make finding work/life balance a reality!

That’s Not All…

You’ll also receive 3 bonuses…at no extra cost!

Visit http://www.reallifeguidance.com/balancing-work-and-family.htm to find out more information. Your family will be happy that you did!

Here’s to more quality family time. 

Take Care,
 

You have a family budget in place. Now the hard part begins—sticking to your family budget.

 With the demands of all the wants and needs of kids, it can be challenging to keep a close eye on your money matters. Here are some simple tips to save money and help you stick to your family budget:

* No satellite – On average, the least expensive satellite package can run anywhere from $35-$40 per month. Multiply that times twelve months and you end up with a whopping $420-$480 per year! Do away with this single bill and your family can save almost $500 every year. Now that’s an incentive!

* Limited video rentals – Many families choose to rent movies for a family night instead of going to the movies. While rentals are a huge money saver, it can still get expensive if you go overboard. Limit your rentals to two every two weeks, for example.

* Return videos early – Another cost that adds up quickly is overdue rental fees. For the cost of a few past due days on one movie, you could purchase that movie and watch it forever if you wanted to. Write yourself a note so you won’t forget to return your movie rentals on time. Even better, try using an online video rental service like Netflix. You’ll pay the same each month, pay no late fees, and get new movies every time you return one.

* Plan meals before shopping – Never go grocery shopping on an empty stomach. You will want to buy everything you see on the shelves. You may think it’s silly, but you will be amazed at the results if you try it.

* Buy off-brand products – Most off-brand products taste much the same as their counterparts. There are a few, like mayonnaise for example, that taste slightly different. For the most part, if you are trying to stick to a budget, buying off-brand products can save you a lot of money. And don’t forget to clip and use coupons, too!

* Bring your lunch to work – Once again, let’s do the figures. If you spend a minimum of $5.00 per day on lunch (that’s a cheap lunch!), at the end of the week, you’ve racked up $25.00. With gas prices on the rise every day, that extra $25.00 could come in handy if you drive to work, too. Instead of eating out, fix your lunch to bring with you.

* Drink water – Sodas are easy to grab and run with, but water is much healthier for you. Instead of spending money on canned drinks, buy a family-size pack of bottled water. You’ll save money and drink healthier.

Some Awesome Resources for you:

Living On One Income – Here are some tips for those that are living on one income.

Refinancing Your Home Mortgage Loan – Refinancing your home is a great way to save thousands of dollars over the length of your mortgage loan. Here is an article that can help you.

Establish Credit – There are many ways to establish credit and to start  building a good credit history. Here is a resource for you.

Women and Money – learn how to make money work for you instead of the other way around.

Financially Surviving a Divorce - Even though you may hope that divorce is something you never have to face, it’s smart to start planning ahead if you’re being plagued by marital problems.

Creating a Household Budget – Easy to follow steps to create a household budget.  

Creating a Family Budget and Sticking to it – Great easy to follow steps on how to stick with a budget

Saving Money at the Grocery Store – Looking for ways to cut your grocery bills in half? Take these easy steps to save money on groceries.

Tips To Save Money – Looking for ways to cut your overall Bills in half this article is for you.