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Did you know that one mark of highly effective people is that they are organized? And the key to being more productive is to be organized. So how do you do it when you have a house full of kids and running a business from home? There is a lot going on and sometimes it feels like the growing mountain of papers is going to overtake everything. But I have a solution for you, and it is not that time c...

You are probably staring at the computer screen wondering what to do. Where do you even begin? You can look on YouTube, but there is so much information. You don't have time to sit and sift through countless hours of information to find that one 5 minute video that actually answers your questions. So where do you start building a business website.  Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.bl...

As momtrepreneurs, you may find yourself doing everything. Designing a website for your business, writing all the content, and creating social media posts. At least if you are starting out. Whatever your field is, you will find yourself writing. Even though we are so digital, you can't escape the need to write.  You can't ignore writing. But there is good news. You can improve it. Improv...

As moms, working from home, there are so many places to sit down. Since it feels like we are running a marathon every day, between juggling clients, homeschooling kids, and running errands. It is easy to think we are getting in enough movement. But you are probably sitting more than you realize. And there are some damaging effects that you probably haven't considered. Show notes and links: ht...

Having a website is one of those non-negotiables for your business. But creating a website can be daunting, overwhelming, frustrating and whatever other adjective you can think of. In this episode I am going to give you 7 things to do before you start to make the process of building a website easier. Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/what-to-do-before-you-start-building-a-website-to-m...

The first trimester of pregnancy can really knock you out. Between exhaustion All. Day. Long. And the nausea, how can you cope? Here are my tips and tricks when pregnancy symptoms hit. Whether you are still working in an office, or you are home working with your kids. When pregnancy symptoms hit, you have to deal with them, so you can keep functioning.  Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.bl...

This show is a deep dive into the many ways to create a logo. Whether you have big budget or no budget you can create a logo that represents your brand. With marketing being so visual in our culture it is important for your business to have a logo that is distinct and recognizable.  I have been working with artists in the publishing field for a number of years now, so I wanted to give you the insi...

This is the final post in our part time work from home jobs series, What You Need to Start. I must say this series has made me very excited for you. I hope that I have offered you the help that I couldn't find when I started out. It is not easy starting your own business, but you can do it.    Part 1: https://lifeunboxed.blog/part-time-work-from-home-job-part-1-prepare-before-you-take-the-lea...

Being successful on your own terms takes imagination, determination, and a lot of thinking outside of box. It takes looking at how everything has always been done, and deciding you are going to do it differently. This brings us to Part 2 of the Part Time Work From Home Job series.  Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/part-time-work-from-home-job-part-2-start-a-virtual-assistant-business...

Today we are getting into Part 1 of a 3 part series, and I am excited to talk about Part Time Work From Home Job: Prepare Before You Take the Leap. I am not going to lie to you, starting a business is scary. And every business book that tells you it is a lot of work is telling you the truth. We are going to dive into the first steps to really prepare you to take the leap into your own business, so...

In 2020, everyone started asking the same question. How to work from home with kids? I've been doing it for over 5 years now, and we are going to talk about it. I am going to let you in on all my secrets to being more productive working from home with kids.  Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/how-to-work-from-home-with-kids-5-ways-to-be-more-productive/ RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE...

I am Jodie the Mom from Lifeunboxed.blog, and I wanted to tell you a little about the show. Think of this as the about page for the podcast. The show can be found on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts.  Like most great ideas it started from a place of frustration. I was frustrated at the fact that I couldn't find anyone or anything that I could really relate to. There aren't a l...