So, you want to work at home huh?

So, you want to work at home huh?

Working at home can be very rewarding; I used to  do it many years ago.  If you have small children this could be the right solution for increasing your income while staying at home.  It sounds like it is so easy to do but it isn't.  If you are a person who isn't used to working independently you may have a problem.  When working at home you would have to give yourself a schedule to follow and the times when the kids are at school or sleep you could put in the work that is needed.

Some people are not cut out for this kind of work because they are not good at starting a job and finishing it without someone looking over their shoulder. You really have to have some self-determination or you will really fail.  If you do not put in your hours you will not make enough money to take care of yourself.

When looking for a work at home job, you have to be careful because there are a lot of scams out there.

• Never pay money to start a work at home job unless you carefully researched it and it turns out to be legit.  Most work at home jobs you will not have to pay anything.
• Check out Backstage Newspaper for some opportunities and also carefully research craigslist because sometimes they do have some jobs but you have to be very careful because there are some unscrupulous people there.  If it sounds too good to be true, it is.
• There are many YouTube channels that promote work at home opportunities and they are legitimate.

If you do not find any opportunities you could start your own small business to work at  home.

Be aware you have to pay tax on this income because you are considered an independent contractor.

Is It Really Worth It To Be Internet Famous??

                                      Is It Really Worth It To Be Internet Famous?

I have been thinking about this subject a lot in the last few months.  There have been a lot of stories in the news regarding internet safety and oversharing.

  Although I am not Internet famous, I am sincerely considering what I share online.  Do people really need to know everything that goes on in your life?

  Over the years I have been on social media, I have heard many sad stories of someone getting murdered, or robbed, due to their activities online.

The death of YouTube Guru Christina Grimmie really hit home for me because she was on her way to greatness and she shared her life through YouTube and while sharing her talent on The Voice Tv Show.

 The problem with Internet Fame is the fact that you are famous online but you do not have the protection that people in other forms of entertainment have at their disposal.

  You do not know who is watching you and you do not know the danger associated with Social Media.

There are a lot of sick people in this world and I really don't feel that it is worth it to expose your family or yourself.  I remember when life was so much easier and we really formed friendships and relationships the old-fashioned way,

I am not saying that it is wrong to work hard and create opportunities for yourself online but you will have to be careful to keep yourself safe.

 We all have heard about Kim Kardashian getting robbed and you would think that she would be safe because she did have a bodyguard but this just proves that you cannot get too comfortable sharing your possessions and personal information on social media.

If you are Internet Famous, please consider getting a bodyguard and proper permits to protect and defend yourself.

Having Faith In The Future By Listening To Our Elders.

                             Having Faith In The Future By Listening To Our Elders.

I spent some time with my mom this weekend and I learned so much from her regarding the past.  She recited stories about her life and I wondered " Could I have been so strong and survived." She talked about hard times that people of my generation haven't endured. Back then people had to do really hard labor to feed and take care of their families.  They dealt with extreme racism and they had to use bathrooms for colored people.  These people had so much against them but they fought hard to survive.

A lot of the things that we complain about don't match any of the trials and tribulations that they had to endure.  What they had in their favor were  family and neighbors who cared and was willing to lend a hand.  Fighting, fussing and picking each other apart is never going to help us progress in our ever changing world.

We need God and we need each other.  That is the key and the glue that will help our future generation to move forward.  When we act negatively with our brother, sister or fellow man we create dissension and we move forward to destroying ourselves.

Next time you hear elderly people talk about the past, just listen and realize if they could make it in this world of uncertainty, you can also but you cannot make it alone.

Change your thinking and mindset and create the world that you want to live in.  Peace dwells in all of us.  Working together is the answer and love each other because God loves you and he will bless you for what is in your heart.

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How To Live A Peaceful Life

How To Live A Peaceful Life:

1.  Do not make or stay friends with people who are negative because their spirit will rub off on you.
2. Surround yourself with people who are of the same peaceful temperament as yourself.
3. Diffuse arguments quickly in your home and take a time-out.
4. Live the type of lifestyle in front of your children that you would like for them to become.
5. Listen to good music that makes you happy and brings back good memories only.
6. Give to the needy because this brings joy to your spirit.
7. Bring plants and animals into your life because it brings love into your world.
8. Pray to God because prayer changes things.
9. Learn how to save money because debt does not equal living in peace.
10. Share knowledge with others because knowledge is power.

Saving Money On Back To School Clothes

You can learn all the tricks to saving money on school clothes in this video.

How To Save Energy In The Summer

How To Save Energy In The Summer:

The first thing you want to get is an energy efficient air conditioner because some of the older models are outdated and burn a lot of energy.  You will see a big difference in your electric bill and you will save a lot of money.

Keep your shades and curtains closed during the day while you are at work and this will keep your house cooler.

Tell your children to keep lights on in only one section of your house or apartment and tell them to only stay in that part of the house.

Unplug all non-essential things to save money, such as; microwave oven because if you are not using it most of the day, this will save you some money in the long run.

Do not use your Oven in the summer because it will overheat your house. Use a Crock pot instead.

Use energy saving light bulbs all over your house.  This really helps you to save year round.

Use your air conditioner in the daytime and use fans at night unless it is extremely hot and you will save money.

Buy and use portable drying racks to dry your clothing because the dryer will heat up your house.

Take short showers at night to save energy.