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Weekly Planning Process

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For about three years now, I’ve been sharing photos of my planner set up on Instagram and on my YouTube channel. But how my planner looks like does not show you my actual weekly planning process. There’s more beyond using stickers to prettify my planner. The most important thing for me is to have a planning system that actually helps me manage my hectic mom life better. So, I thought it’s high time I show you the steps I take whenever I do my weekly planning.

As a work-at-home homeschooling mom, I do have a lot to consider when I plan. So my process usually involves checking several parts of my planner first such as my:

  • Inbox
  • Important Dates
  • Hubby’s Work Schedule
  • Monthly Goals
  • Work Tasks
  • Blog and Social Media Tasks
  • Scheduled Events
  • Errands
  • Chores

It is only after I consider these things that I am actually able to lay the stickers down and write on the pages of my planner. The truth is, I use stickers not just to prettify my planner but also because they highlight certain parts of my pages that are important to me.

If you’re interested to learn more about my weekly planning process, do watch my latest video on YouTube (please subscribe if you haven’t already!), which I’ve also posted below. I’m really happy with how this system has been working for me so far in organising our family life.

I hope this video helps you in your planning process too. If you have any blog posts or videos about it, please let me know in the comments. I tweak my process every so often if things start to not work anymore so any input from you guys will be appreciated.

Happy planning!

5 Proven Ways for Moms to Make Money Working from Home

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What ticks housewives and stay-at-home moms most is this one question: So what do you do for a living? While looking after your kids and home is a full time job, truth is, there are no monetary returns to it. If you’ve lately been lacking a sense of accomplishment but can’t head out of home for a regular job, here are 5 guaranteed ways you can make money from the comfort of your home.

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  1. Start Your Own Clothing Line

If you have a knack for sewing clothes and are blessed with a good fashion sense, nothing can stop you from starting your own personal clothing line. Whether its baby clothes, fancy dressing or simply home decor, you can always invest in a sewing machine and get to work. Here are some of the best machines you can buy and start sewing: http://sosewreviews.com/best-sewing-machine/

If you’re not up for selling products, you can start giving classes for beginners. The best thing about this is that you don’t need a huge investment and the hours are flexible.

You can start with a basic sewing machine (look at sosewreviews.com) and work without having to report to a line manager. Experimenting along different lines can give you an idea of what you’re good at, ultimately helping you pick a career for yourself.

  1. Freelance Writing

Many stay at home moms have a great writing expression, so why not build on it? Not only can you start up your own blog but look for other bloggers as well who are open to guest posts. All you need to do is take your pick on what you want to write about. Make sure you opt for something that interests you as your goal is not simply to make money but gain a sense of accomplishment from it. The best part about this is that you don’t need past experience or an excellent resume to get started. All you need is mental peace and a functional laptop to get started.

  1. Invest in Shares and Funds

Who says investing in the stock market is confined to men and the elderly? Get in touch with a stock broker or learn about investing in stocks through internet and books. It’s time to break the gender stereotypes associated with investing in shares and stocks. Consult a banker if you want to invest through your bank as a one to one meeting clarifies your concerns and queries better than everything.

Though technically it isn’t a job, but still requires you to be at your wits’ ends in many situations. Investing smartly is all about buying and selling shares on the right time and seizing opportunities.

  1. Photography

Staying at home gives you the perfect opportunity to explore your hidden talent and build on it. Not only can you learn at your own pace but also work on days that suit your schedule best. If you have the eye for art and photography, you can start building your portfolio with freelance model shoots and continue doing so until you have an impressive portfolio at hand.

For beginners, covering small events like birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, school and college events can earn you enough to survive the month without going broke and who knows how successful a career you can make from it.

  1. Let Your Kitchen Do the Earning

If baking or cooking is your strength, then why not do so for a living? Most people start off by baking for family and friends, eventually turning it into a successful business. Since everyone needs dessert for their event, regardless of how big or small it is, you can get multiple orders in a matter of weeks and earn well without having to step out of home. They key is to market your brand well by smartly using the force of social media and word of mouth.

Why Teaching From Home Is The Best Option For Moms

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Working from home is one of the most common income-generating activities almost anyone can do these days. For mothers, the list of benefits can go on. Especially for full time mothers, the chance to perform her daily home routines while still having the opportunity to earn an income for the family can be challenging, yes, but definitely rewarding at the same time.

The mother’s presence at home is very crucial in a child’s development. Numerous studies have shown that a child’s formative years also depend on the environment where the child is constantly exposed to. A mother’s presence at home helps in fostering this environment. Mothers, too, feel happier when they’re with their kids. They feel more assured that the kids are all right. So for a stay-at- home mom who wants to do some work that affords a good pay, anything is possible from the comforts of home.

Education is one of the most popular work-from-home jobs in the world, and one great opportunity that stands out is teaching from home. There’s much to be said about teaching from home, which can prove to be beneficial for the mothers who plan to venture into this type of job. Here I list down three of the great possibilities that mothers can enjoy from teaching at home.

1. It pays.

All right. That’s probably too simplified, but it’s a good start. Depending on which company you plan to work for, there is definitely a reasonable pay waiting for you out there. It even works well with moms who are passionate about teaching; much more so if your qualifications match the job offer.

While it’s true in most cases that work at home jobs sometimes don’t pay as much as those on the outside, the amount of money you can save from staying at home can outweigh what you might be possibly earning on the outside.

2. It’s good teaching practice for your own kids.

Not only does teaching other kids help foster your awareness of teaching practices, it also prepares you for when it’s time you teach your own kids! There are so many life-learning lessons to be had in teaching from home that you can apply to your kids. Think of it as a prep-course. Who knows, you may not have to hire a personal tutor for your kids in the future, right?

3. It adds variety to your daily routine.

With the right perspective, teaching can also be a form of socialization. Being cooped up at home can be monotonous and dull, so teaching is a good way to spice things up at home. It also adds to your conversation topics when you and your mom friends meet up somewhere.You can have other things to talk about. Not just about your kids or your daily mom routines.

So if you think this is the kind of opportunity that suits you well, you can start by checking acadsoc.ph.  Teaching English is a very common job offer that’s up for grabs. Start with that. Then it’s much easier to check on the baby, stir the stew, and teach online! All at the same place — your home.

Events: The Work-at-Home Weekend Expo 2014

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Just a week ago, I blogged about celebrating my second anniversary as a work-at-home mom and writer. The past two years have truly been a fun learning experience for me. I learned a lot from my clients, fellow WAHMs and through workshops and events that encouraged me to continue on with this work-at-home journey.

I’ve joined a lot of work-at-home events, all of them organized by Manila Workshops and the WAHMderfullife Community. For the past two years, they’ve had two major work-at-home events. The first was called It’s a WAHMderful Life: A Work-at-Home Moms 101 held in 2012, which is where I met a lot of my WAHM friends now. The second one held last year was called WAHMderful Weekend: The Heart and Hands of the Work-at-Home Mom. It was a bigger event and for me, the most fun, because I was also invited to be part of the panelists.

This year, there will be another big WAHM event happening on October 25, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the 12th Floor, Multi- Purpose Hall and Seminar Room C, Insular Life Building, Ayala Avenue corner Paseo De Roxas, Makati City.

 

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Dubbed The Work-at-Home Weekend Expo 2014, this event gathers work-at-home wannabes, newbies and veterans in one exciting event that not only showcases various learning sessions but also a bazaar of home-based businesses and online shops. So, if you’re thinking of exploring working from home or even if you are already and just want to learn more, this is one event you don’t want to miss!

Check out this interesting list of topics that will be covered in the various talks.

  • Business Ideation: Profitable Business Ideas by Jeff Cua
  • How to Land Your First Virtual Assistant Gig by Marge Aberasturi
  • How to Create a Winning Business Plan & Reach Your Perfect Clients by Joy Gurtiza
  • How to Get (and Keep!) Your Freelance Writing Jobs by Tina Rodriguez
  • How To Succeed & Not Suck at Social Media Management by Grace Nicolas Bondad
  • Money Smarts: Beginner Level Investing & Personal Finance by Fitz Villafuerte
  • Legalizing Your Business the Hassle-Free Way by Dandy C. Victa
  • Retail Therapy: How to Set Up Your Import Business & Make Your Sales by Govind Daswani
  • Computer 101: How to use and care for your investment by Jennyfer Ang Tan
  • Be a Photo Editor: Basic Photo Editing & Photography Jobs by Kimberley Timbol-Reyes
  • Managing your Kids while Working at Home by Mariel Uyquiengco
  • Eating Right & Easy Meals when you’re a Busy-holic by Lourdes Labii

The fees are as follows:
Entrance Fee (will not attend any talk; fees apply to those who are 21 years old and above only. Children are free to enter): Php 100

Workshop pass (need not pay entrance fee separately):
Php 350 to attend 1 class/topic
Php 900 to attend 3 classes/topics
Php 1500 for an unlimited class pass

I’m really excited to attend this event and network with my fellow WAHMs again. If you want to register, please click here and join us.

Hope to see you there guys!

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