Life Unboxed Blog

We need to upend all our ideas on the right way to work and school. If you want to break from the 9-5, be your own boss, raise your kids, and enjoy your life. Then you need to start a business working from home. The struggle against these cultural norms is real. But you can be a rebel mom and create a different legacy for you and your kids.   Yes, I know what you are thinking (because I’ve thought...

This isn't going to be the typical advice on how to get clients. We are once again going to explore outside of the box . This is going to offer an alternative to the standard lists. Many times when you read posts on how to get clients, the writer offers a prescriptive step-by-step how-to. And it always comes with the promise that if you just follow the steps in order you are guaranteed to get...

Work life balance is a topic that has been on my mind a lot. But it is an idea that I want to challenge as a rebel mom.  This is a pain point and a major frustration for moms. Especially, if you are working from home. You would expect to be perfectly zen every day, right? I find it is actually harder to find this perfect balance as a work from home mom because you no longer have the clearly define...

I am not offering any false promises of making a ton of money doing nothing. No one can promise that even though they try. You can start making money from home. Yes, ditch the 9–5 and money worries. This is a very practical how to earn money from home. You can break from the 9–5, be your own boss, raise your kids, and enjoy your life.   Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/to-earn-money-...

Are you worried that you aren’t getting in enough hours in for your homeschool? Let’s take some of that pressure off. Did you know that learning goes beyond the books? It encompasses things you do throughout the day. Here are some homeschooling ideas that don’t involve books, but count as homeschooling. Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/homeschooling-ideas Get your Momtrepreneur'...

Let's talk about the elephant in the room for freelancers—how to handle a client from hell (I mean this in the literal sense). We've all had them. If you've been doing this for any length of time, you encountered clients that were difficult or even toxic. If you are just starting out, then you will encounter them as well. As an independent contractor and momtrepreneur, clients are l...

 This is the best advice for mompreneurs, work from home moms, homeschool moms, or whatever you refer to yourself as. There is so much advice out there it can feel overwhelming when you are starting your online business.  After 7 years of being a successful virtual assistant, I share with you the best advice I've heard, read, or learned through experience.  As a homeschool mom of 6, ages 2–16...

It is that time of year. You are probably shopping for books and getting next year's school schedules set up. Or at least thinking about starting. If you are just beginning your homeschool journey or looking for more tips on the best homeschool curriculum (let's face it, no matter how long we've been doing this, we are always on the lookout to improve) then this show is for you!  Sh...

In part 1 of the series we talked about What is a Generalist and How to be a Great Virtual Assistant as One. In part 2, we discussed the Generalist vs Specialist ideas. In this final show, we are going to cover How to be Successful in Business as a Generalist. It can be done. The biggest obstacle I faced, when I was starting my virtual assistant business, was the idea of specializing. You see, the...

Generalist vs specialist is there room for both? Do you remember writing essay after essay or story after story that answered this question: What do you want to be when you grow up? It is a rite of passage for every elementary student to answer this question. Usually, the answers are superhero, doctor, pro baseball player, etc. But let’s be honest, what does a first grader really know about what t...

Do you need to be an expert? Think about how many times this idea has been told to you. Have you heard of the 10,000 hour rule or the idea of deliberate practice? Both of these ideas, among others, push the idea of expertise. But do you really need to be an expert at one thing or specialize in a specific field, or know your niche? This blog is about exploring outside of the box. Looking at differe...

Is it possible to work from home with a newborn? I know the first thought is no way. But this is actually one of the easiest stages to work from home with. Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/work-from-home-with-a-newborn  Find your tribe. Join the online community: Rebel Moms Club for Working Homeschool Mom:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebelmomsclub Grab your guide today! The Momt...

This is one of those shows where I feel more than I have the words to say. Do you know what I mean? You feel so deeply about something that you hope your words can really describe the depths of your feelings. Mom brain and decision fatigue go hand-in-hand. It really is a cycle, a vicious one. When I first saw the term decision fatigue I thought, "Yes, that is the only way to describe what mom...

Momtrepreneurs are busy. Yes, I just stated the most obvious quality about being a momtrepreneur. It is not easy to find time to invest in your education. You know you need to keep learning and growing, but how do you pick the best business books to read? Like everything else you do, this requires intentional planning and good recommendations.  Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/my-top...

I read a business book a few years ago. It ended up in the "this is ok" pile, but I wasn't amazed by it. The subtitle of the book always stuck with me though. It went something like this: a guide for women to make money doing what they love. The theme throughout the book was creating the life you love by making money doing what you love. What a promise. I don't think there is a...

Success. This is a word that I love to hate. And a word the occupies my thoughts often. It intrudes on my musing because I want to know the secret to my success. What is the magic bullet or the secret formula? What is the one thing that I can do that will launch my business overnight? If you are a momtrepreneur then you want these questions answered too.  As a momtrepreneur, your success isn'...

Download your free Mom Boss 2.0 workbook and start a business without a niche  The niche is like the magic bullet in business. If you are looking for how to make money from home, this will be number 1 on the list—find a niche. Every marketing and business book tells you to just find your niche and success will follow. While in some instances, I'm sure this is true, it is not a magic bullet wh...

As parents, we all want to launch our kids into the world with the tools they need to handle every situation. From the time they are toddlers, we are teaching them to be independent—get themselves dressed, use the potty by themselves (one of my favorite milestones), feed themselves—the list could go on and on. But as they get older, we start to shift from the things they need to do for themselves...

Dont give up. That always seems like the best advice to give yourself and others? But is it?  I know, I know. Dont give up. I've handed out this nugget of wisdom to myself, my husband, and my kids. Most of the time, I would say it is the right advice. I think we should finish what we start. But sometimes this isn't good advice. I recently came across an article, and it was talking about...

All the moms are bragging online about how to homeschool their kids and create a sense of wonder and curiosity about the world. But what do you do if your kid despises school?  Show notes and links:  https://lifeunboxed.blog/how-to-homeschool-2 Grab your guide today! The Momtrepreneur's Guide to Homeschool Curriculum: https://lifeunboxed.blog/homeschool-curriculum/ RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE...

As moms, it feels like we are always working. When do you have a moment to take a break? Whether you are working with a client [how to get clients], teaching your kids, or keeping the clutter from overtaking the house. It is always go, go, go. And it is so difficult to stop because there is always one more thing to do, and if you don't do it, who will? Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxe...

This is the momtrepreneur life coffee chat. These chats give you a behind-the-scenes look into the life of a momtrepreneur. These are uncut and unscripted (I have a few notes because I am a mom of 6). These are honest chats, with all the glamour of the momtrepreneur life stripped away. Throw your hair up, grab your coffee in your favorite Keep Calm Mom On mug, and let's talk about does work-l...

I know this is a hot topic for so many moms. Whether you work from home and homeschool, work and school, or any variation of these. It is always a struggle to find the balance. Seeing this topic discussed in different social media groups, I've reached the conclusion that most moms have just given up on the idea of balance.  If you are trying to do all the things—kids, school, marriage, self-c...

Are you a happy mom?  This is the momtrepreneur life coffee chat. Where we pull back the curtain on life as a work from home mom and homeschool mom. We are rebel moms and there aren't a lot of people out there who have been working from home for a long time. I've been doing it for almost 10 years. So, I want to give you the tools you need to work from home and homeschool confidently.  RE...

The holiday season can add stress to your already busy schedule. This show is going to give you 5 tips to stress less, so you can enjoy the season. Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/5-tips-to-stress-less-during-the-holidays RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Santa Sumo Ugly Sweater Plan for the Day Goal Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZsaBnjpt3sBSu6eLN-lDZW4y265yltnR Con...