Be Your Own Motivation and make sure to love yourself and treat yourself to a TIMEOUT.Happy Birthday The EDIT Chaos! I’m super excited to say that today marks my blog anniversary that I (officially) published this blog. Although, the thought of blogging entered my mind years ago, I however did not believe in myself years ago. I, remember sitting on the floor in my bathroom crying, while feeding the baby to write my VERY FIRST blog post. I felt defeated and exhausted with everything that was going on in the world and my life.
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I was very happy with how far I had come, but unsure with my emotions of gratitude. I remember thinking to myself, I can do this, I can write a blog. I wanted so badly to write and to express my feelings, to share my cries, my knowledge, to have someone to (talk) with. I had this feeling of emptiness, but also a feeling of grate-fullness. It’s hard to explain. BUT, throughout the feelings I decided to write. Although, I do not have A lot of published posts, I DO have a lot of journaling. Some I will share, eventually and some that is just for me. Those that are just for me, I wrote in the mist of ALL my emotions. Writing the sh*t out was my form of self care. It was my TIMEOUT. Time, to think, to cry, to laugh, be grateful, find peace, but most of all, find Myself!
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Investing in yourself does not always mean new this or that. It means investing in a better you, a smarter you, a wiser you. It is taking the time, money, wisdom and resources to better your current life situation.
A main way I was able to invest in my self was , READING.
I dedicated time to help my growth and to learn how I could be better in my life situations. I Started reading books that pushed me put of my comfort zone and forced my mind to reprogram, to influence my subconscious thoughts.
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Here is a list of books that I read to Invest in myself and completely turn my thought process around and to help me run a successful business, blog and just a better ME.
This Book teaches a valuable lesson. That the Lower and (somewhat) middle class work for their money, while the upper middle and upper class have their money work for them. BAM, if that doesn’t make you rethink somethings, then what will.
This book provides great exercise, tell amazing stories to help you identify your self-sabotaging beliefs and behaviors, to get what you deserve in life.
If you want a laugh, this is it. Amanda talks about how to Manifest the money you want and how to make your money work for you. This books talks about how to use your money everyday and once you look at your money differently, your pockets will also change for the better.
This book is teaches fundamental concepts of Law Of Attraction and Manifestation. It teaches you that you become what you think and you attract what you think most.
We all want to look and feel great, but for many of us that can be challenge, when you are Thriving on a budget.
It would be so d*mn amazing to be able to go shopping all the time. However, the reality for most of us is that by the time we’ve spent money on house and kids, there’s just limited funds left to live that superstar lifestyle that we all deserve. BUT with a little adjustments, we ALL Can thrive on a budget.!
Read on and I’ll share with you the ways I try to look and feel great on a budget!
1. e-Bay
When most people think of e-Bay, they think of pre-loved clothes and products. However, when it comes to fashion and beauty there are lots of well known Stores that sell end of season items, and returns in perfect condition.
This is a fantastic opportunity to pick up some real bargains and great quality products at discounted prices.
One of my favorite things to buy on e-Bay are shoes and boots. You can get some brilliant bargains without spending a fortune.
Friends, just wait a few months and I promise you, it will make an appearance on e-Bay!! Also if you’re going to shop e-Bay, Make sure to shop through Rakuten, so you can get cash back on your purchase! I also Promise you, it’s worth it.
2. Warehouse Sales.
Many Brands have warehouse sales, to clear out inventory, to Make room for new inventory. This is a great way to get items at a really low price.These items are generally in great condition, however they’re now out of season or low inventory count. With it now costing the company more to store the item, rather than the sell of the item. Friends, you now get the low sale price.
3. On-line Outlet Stores
There are Hundreds of on-line outlet stores where you can find bargains every day. There are too many to list here, but my absolute favorite is Amazon. You can Find it on Amazon in a variety of prices. Check Out my Post on Favorite Amazon Items for a Large Family. Also, you can choose to have your items shipped together, to save on shipping waste.
4. Get Cashback When You Buy
Getting cashback on your shopping can bring down your bill significantly. I recommend Rakuten. It’s so easy to use and nice to see a little bit of cash building every time you shop!
5. Stop Buying Things You Don’t Need
You don’t need to change your style to look and feel great. I always say start looking from within. Sometimes all you need is a little Self Motivation. By saving money you will have more to spend on things you love and including a little self care!!
I hope this has given you some ideas of how you can buy New, Higher Priced items a Budget. AND still Thrive by looking and feeling your best!!
Hello Editors! Happy Valentines Day or Galentines Day, call it what you want! Just make sure to love yourself and treat yourself to a TIMEOUT. I’m super excited to say that today marks one year that I (officially) started this blog. Although, the thought of blogging entered my mind years ago, I however did not believe in myself years ago. I, remember sitting on the floor in my bathroom crying, while feeding baby to write my VERY FIRST blog post. I felt defeated and exhausted with everything that was going on in the world and my life.
I was very happy with how far I had come, but unsure with my emotions of gratitude. I remember thinking to myself, I can do this, I can write a blog. I wanted so badly to write and to express my feelings, to share my cries, my knowledge, to have someone to (talk) with. I had this feeling of emptiness, but also a feeling of grate-fullness. It’s hard to explain. BUT, throughout the feelings I decided to write. Although, I do not have A lot of published posts, I DO have a lot of journaling. Some I will share, eventually and some that is just for me. Those that are just for me, I wrote in the mist of ALL my emotions. Writing the sh*t out was my form of self care. It was my TIMEOUT. Time, to think, to cry, to laugh, be grateful, find peace, but most of all, find Myself!
For everyone that has encouraged, shared, read and just listened, I want to say THANK YOU!
The Best Investment one can make, is Investing in themselves!
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Here I will show you how you can easily set up a free account and start selling your product or services today!
The popular Gigs on the platform include:
Graphic Design – Logo Design, Website Design, Flyer Design etc.
Writing – Blog Writing, Book Writing, Essay Writing etc.
Transcription – Typing, Translations etc.
Video Creation – Business Videos, Funny Videos, Gift Videos etc.
Social Media Management – Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram etc.
Ebook Cover Designing
Voiceovers
Website Building
Relationship Advisors
Celebrity Impersonators
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Fiverr is a great place to make money from home. If you’ve never heard of it, it’s an online market place where anyone can sign up and sell and buy services, known as ‘Gigs’ from $5 upwards. Trust me, there will be a Gig that you can sell onFiverr to make money.
DON’T PANIC if you can’t do any of these. This is just a tiny example. There are many many more Gigs created and sold regularly. To get an idea, browse around and take a look at the type of products and services people are selling. Some are just plain crazy and some are so simple, anybody can do them.
Plan Your Gig
To get started, you need to plan your Gig. The key here is to let your imagination run a little wild and see what you can come up with. Make a list of skills that you have or ideas you could use and run some searches on Fiverr to see who else is doing something similar, how much they charge, how many reviews they have etc. This will give you an idea whether there is a market for your product or service.
Don’t worry if somebody else is already selling the service you want to sell, that’s a good sign that there’s a market for it. You just need to make sure you stand out from the crowd.
Think about what you are good at or what you are interested in. If you feel you have no skill, then learn one. There are so many Youtube tutorials available these days that will teach you a skill in no time. That being said, many of the Gigs on Fiverr don’t require much skill at all so it really is open to everybody.
Once you’ve taken a look around Fiverr, familiarized yourself with the Platform and set up your freead, it’s time to get started.
At this point, if you are still unsure of where to start, you can learn from someone who is already making big money on Fiverr. This is something I always do, learn from someone who is already doing it!
Create Your Gig
Once you have decided on what you want to sell then it’s time to create your Gig. Keep your title short but punchy and carefully choose your words for your Gig title. Here are some good examples of the type of title you should think about:
I will create 3 amazing Pinterest graphics for you in 24 hours.
I will create a professional CV to help you land your dream job.
I will create a stunning line illustration.
I will create the perfect instruction manual for your product.
Create Your Gig Image
If you take a look through the Gigs on Fiverr you’ll see that some images stand out better than others. Use these to inspire you to create your own image.
Either way, you need to make sure that it looks professional – this will be your shop window!
Your Gig Description
Again take a look at other descriptions to see the type of things that people write. This is an important part of your Gig and you want to get it right so don’t rush it. Your description is what will help somebody decide whether to spend money with you or choose somebody else to do the job.
Sell yourself! Write a confident description that makes the customer feel that they can trust you to do a great job in the time specified.
Imagine that you are the customer and ask yourself the question, would you buy from you?
Tags
Once you’ve written your description, fill in your tags to ensure that your Gig will come up in the Fiverr results when somebody searches for those keywords. If you are unsure what tags to use, type in some keywords in the search bar and see what Gigs appear. This will give you an idea of whether your keyword description is correct.
Delivery Duration
Next set your delivery duration. This is the time you promise to deliver your service in. Make sure you can deliver confidently on time.
Getting Orders
Once you have set up your Gig you are ready to start taking orders. However, don’t expect the orders to just roll in, you may need to do a little more work.
Here are a few ways you can increase your chances of getting your first orders.
Set up more than one Gig.
Promote your Gigs on social media.
Get some friends or family to order gigs from you and leave you great reviews.
Create a lower price Gig for services to help land your first Gig. Then increase your services after you are confident with your turnaround.
Use Buyer Request (This is essentially the tool that helps you to find buyers who are looking for the Gigs you are offering. You can then send them an offer). This is one of the best ways to get your first orders on Fiverr!
Getting Paid
Getting paid is really easy. When somebody places an order with you they pay Fiverr, then when you complete the order, Fiverr pays you 80%.
So that’s how you can start making money on Fiverr. Once you get going, how much money you make is really up to you and the effort you put into it. It’s a simple business system that anyone can have a go at for free so why not give it a try!
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I enjoy living as sustainable as I can. My motto is “It’s better with a lot of little steps, then one big step” because while I try my best, I’m no where near perfect. The last few years I’ve tried finding the best alternatives to the products I grew up with and continued using into adulthood. You know: paper towels, paper plates, plastic wrap, plastic sandwich bags, foil, straws and other disposable items.
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Below you will find the list of things that “Jenkins Party of Six” decided to switch.
They were one of those things that I knew would be hard to part with. I mean, I have chaos running throughout my house at all times. Between needing to clean up spilled milk, juice or any type of liquid that one can imagine, including the golden shower. I knew paper towels would be the last to go. But, I gave it whirl and I am still whirling it out! I came acrossSeventh generation paper towels and hit the jackpot. They are natural unbleached paper towels that we have used for a few months now and love. Yes, I know we could completely go the terry towel route, but again it’s the little steps.
It’s just something that is supposed to be in your pantry, right? Well, thats what I thought …Nope, wrong. I searched high and low for a good alternative that came from a company that was ethical and I was happy to find Bee’s wrap. It’s made of organic cotton with beeswax, organic jojoba oil, and tree resin in Vermont. They’re relatively easy to wash. Just use cold water, dish soap and hang to dry. We have them in various sizes ranging from small, medium, large, sandwich and the bread size to wrap up baked bread. The great thing is that they last up to a year and are compostable when they’re unable to be used any longer.
We did the math and we used approximately 60 plastic bags per month minimum. Just from packing lunch and snacks and food storage. Thats a ton of plastic being thrown out. I didn’t have to search very hard for this alternative because when I read reviews nothing compared to theStasher bags. I bought three just to see if they were worth the hype and I was HOOKED. They’re incredible and we have a total of eight or so now. You can dish wash, microwave, put them in the oven, and on the stovetop in a pot, use them for years. Nothing else that I could find even compared. They have a wide range of sizes and colors and they’re made of silicone vs plastic. We’ve had ours for almost a year now so that means we’ve saved at least 720 Ziploc bags from ending up in the landfill.
This one was the one of the easiest for me to switch out. The hardest thing to remember is to take it with you! We use Simple Modern, which I really enjoy. They come in a variety of colors and sizes to meet, many of your needs. I get ours from Dick’s sporting goods, but I’m certain you can find them at any sporting store or Amazon.
Remembering to bring my reusable bags was the hardest part of making this switch but, when you have bags that preform fantastically they’re easy to remember. I can’t say enough good things aboutBAGGU bags because they’re simply incredible. You can fold these bags down into their little pouches, which comes in a wide range of patterns and sizes.They hold up to 50 pounds, which means I can stuff my toddler into one, if need be! (This is a full disclaimer, stating that I have absolutely NOT stuffed any of my toddlers in any bag.!). They also come in a variety of sizes and they are all machine washable.
My thoughts were similar to the paper towels – time consuming and messy to switch out. Surprisingly it wasn’t! I purchased the reusable coffee filters from GoldTone and they have worked incredibly for me. When the coffee is done, I dump the coffee grounds, give it a rinse and then throw them in the bin with the reusable cloths so they can all get washed together. We also use aCafe Du Chateau French press that I love, and is super easy to clean.
I know it’s more things that could be added to our list, but again little steps. These little steps, made by my family will make huge impacts. At the end of the day, do what is best for your family and what makes you ALL thrive.
Its rewarding yourself for all the amazing things you do, day in to day out! It’s being selfish, it’s saying No, It’s not showing up for anyone, but yourself first! Momma, you deserve time to fill your cup, so that it can pour into others!
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As Moms, as Women
we spend so much time making sure everyone in our home and around us, is taken care of. We tend forget about ourselves and our needs. D*mn, we forget about our wants. But I’m here to tell you, its okay to indulge in a little self care and to gain your power back, even if its just for an hour.
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To practice self care, we do not have spend $money$ on something fancy, it can be as simple as taking a bath, having two glasses of wine, reading a book alone or taking a class, as long as it’s something for you to recharge. Here’s some of my favorite things I like to do, to practice self care.
As you can see my list is very vague, but those simple things make me happy and allows me to get my power back. It allows this Momma, to recharge, show up and show out as my best self! To all the Mommas and women out there feeling bad for wanting to get your power back, you got this and you deserve to show up for your future SELF.
