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Realistic mom goals 2023. Is that really a thing? Can a busy mom actually accomplish a big task? Show notes: https://lifeunboxed.blog/realistic-mom-goals-2023/ RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Momtrepreneur Life Coffee Chat Playlist Guest Post: You Need Creativity How to Make Money with a Blog: Can it Still be Done? Goal Playlist   Rebel Mom shirt: https://life-unboxed-blog.creator-spring.com/list...

Blogging is dead. Or so I've heard, so how to make money with a blog? This is the question I've been trying to answer for the past two years.   It is never easy starting anything new. It takes a lot of courage to be a beginner.  That is where I found myself two years ago. A beginner, trying to launch something new. I did all the research, and thought I was completely prepared for whateve...

Whatever your story is, the good, the bad, or the ugly, can help someone else. Are you ready to turn your story into a business helping moms? I am excited have Joy Bartholomew from Divorce Confidante. Joy is a mom and Christian Life Coach. Her goal is helping moms struggling with the chaos of divorce.  She works to facilitate self-growth by helping women identify core challenges and setbacks. I re...

How we work and homeschool is unique to each family. Your homeschool won't look like mine…and that's ok. I have another guest that I am excited to share with you. Melissa Brander from Pocket Homeschool is a homeschool mom of 2 boys. She created a space and a business out of her love for writing and homeschooling. She share with us how she helps other moms with their own unique homeschool...

Today we are going to talk about the biggest question always asked by new homeschoolers. What about socialization? What social opportunities are there for kids?  As a second generation homeschooler I've heard this question or comment for over 25 years.  Most of the time it is a sincerely asked question, but it is rooted in a myth.    Show notes and links  RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO: Fin...

If your child has a learning disability or struggles with ADHD or autism. Then unschooling may be a good fit for your child's learning style.  I am excited to interview Julie, from Julie Naturally, as she shares her journey of navigating the homeschool world with kids who have a number of learning differences. She shares how she landed on the best way to teach them. So she can maximize their...

Welcome to the final momtrepreneur life coffee chat of the year! Next week is Thanksgiving, and then the following week is December.   I am taking the month of December off because this time of year tends to get super busy. So I just need to take this time to step, enjoy the holidays, and get ready to go for January. Grab your coffee and let’s chat. If you want to homeschool and work from home con...

When you start your virtual assistant business, your mind starts racing and in the jumble of thoughts there are so many questions.  What services should I offer? How am I going to work from home with kids? Will people really want to hire a mom? And on and on they go. While I don't know all your skills and amazing talents you can offer, I do know one thing. Your skills in communication is some...

Mom the struggle is real. Trying to balance clients, your kids' education, and not be stressed out about all of it, is a genuine struggle. For this week's momtrepreneur life coffee chat, we are going to talk about schedule vs routine.  Welcome to another momtrepreneur life coffee chat. I have been working from home and homeschooling my kids before it was cool. I share with you from my al...

Do you want to know more about adopting internationally? November is adoption awareness month, and I am excited to share this story with you.  We have another great conversation with Amy Zopp. These interviews are all about being inspired as moms by other moms and their stories. Today, Amy talks about adopting internationally. Amy is an author and homeschooling mom of 7, soon to be 8. She has a ve...

Our to-do list is never ending. And this is a question that I see a lot, getting all the things done. How do you actually do this as a busy work from home and homeschool mom?  As a self-proclaimed productivity guru, I am going to let you in on all my secrets. Welcome to another momterpeneur life coffee chat. If you are a rebel mom, then you are in the right place. Show notes and links: https://lif...

Hey moms, have I got a story for you. I sat down with Elisa Fucci from Living la Vida Full podcast. She is a life coach for women, and helps women to have a better relationship.  Her story doesn't start with her coaching business. It really started when she was 15 years old, and she gave her baby up for adoption. This is a story of taking something really hard and turning it around for good....

It is a phenomenon that can strike at anytime and anywhere is. It doesn't care how many kids you have or how busy you are. What is this phenomenon…mom burnout. For this week's, momtrepreneur life coffee chat we are going to talk about all things mom burnout. Life Unboxed is all about raising your kids, running a business, and keeping your sanity. If we are going to talk about keeping you...

As moms, we need to feel like we are winning at something, but many of the things we do aren't measurable by a completed task, so we start to feel like we are losing more than we are winning. What is a mom to do? In this show we are going talk about how to nurture those feelings of winning. Show notes and links RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO:  The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey ~~~ Dot...

Switching curriculum mid-year? Can you do it? Should you do it? How will it affect your kids?  Hello wonderful Rebel Moms. Welcome to another momtrepreneur life coffee chat. This week we are chatting about curriculum.  You've reached the point in your homeschool year, where you know you either love your curriculum, you like it, or you flat out hate it. So should you ditch your curriculum? Sho...

Growing your business while working a full-time job is probably one of the hardest stages of being a mompreneur. Many mompreneurs find themselves starting a business while still working in the corporate world. Stephanie and her husband are working to building their bookkeeping business, raising their two boys, and working a full-time job.  I was really excited to talk with Stephanie about the in-b...

Are you ready to start something new, but you are afraid? Whether it is homeschool or starting a business, it takes great courage to be a beginner.  Welcome to another momtrepreneur life coffee chat. This is a place where we talk about all things momtrepreneur, from raising your kids, to running a business, to keeping your sanity. I have been a homeschool mom of 6 and virtual assistant for almost...

I am going to tell you the thing that everyone is thinking, but no one is saying when it comes to your website. As a momtrepreneur or mom entrepreneur, when you start a business you will be doing everything. Which means you will create a website on your own. Here are 7 common mistakes to avoid. This is always one of the first investments I recommend when you are creating your business. As a succes...

Everyone wants a piece of us. So how to not lose yourself as a mom when you are drowning in the needs of others.  Grab your coffee, in your favorite new mug (along with the matching rebel mom shirt) and let's talk about life as a mom, momtrepreneur, homeschool mom, and everything in between. These topics cover a wide-range of stuff. Show notes and links:   https://lifeunboxed.blog/how-to-not-...

This momtrepreneur decided to start her business when she was 12 weeks pregnant. She discovered a way to make money from home, so she could be with her two littles.  Andria, from the Savvy VA Mama went from an MA and 10 years in child development to starting her own business when she was 12-weeks pregnant. She wanted the freedom to set her own hours and be her own boss. So she dove into the realm...

Do you ever have those days where you just want to throw in the towel? And you really mean it this time. In this momtrepreneur life coffee chat, let's talk about business success motivation. I am going to give the one key ingredient you need for your continued success. Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/business-success-motivation/(opens in a new tab) RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SH...

Do you ever read or hear advice that just hits you so hard that you will never forget it? In this momtrepreneur life coffee chat, we are going to talk about 3 statements that will change your life. This is just a laid back chat where I just share with you thoughts that have been wandering through my mind. I've been running my virtual assistant business for almost 10 years, I've been home...

Join the conversation as we chat through homeschooling outside of the box learners. Mom, you don't need to be afraid of the labels.  I am excited to sit down with Cynthia from Inside Our Normal and chat through what it means to have out of the box learners. She is homeschool mom of 3 out of the box kids and writes at Inside Our Normal. Her writings give families practical support to embrace e...

When to start your first day of homeschool? Should you start on Monday? Start on a Saturday? Or maybe a Wednesday? You know what, it is totally up to you when to start your first day of homeschool.  However, I do have a few tips, tricks and suggestions from a mom who has been doing for almost 10 years now. And did I mention, I am a second-generation homeschooler.  This is the momtrepreneur life co...

This week's coffee chat is all about crushing your goals, and then changing your plans. It is truly momtrepreneur life. This is a momtrepreneur life coffee chat. I am recording it in the car while I am waiting for my oldest son to be done with his job. This is truly a momtrepreneur life. It is all about fitting things into the margin of your life. So I am recording a coffee chat, otherwise it...