Beginning in September (on Monday!) you’ll see lots of new and exciting things popping up here on CWAHM!  CWAHM’s Jill Hart will be posting video devotionals each Monday. We’ll also be welcoming new Bloggers to help address issues some specific areas that are most requested here on CWAHM.

Please help me welcome these new Bloggers to the CWAHM family:

Diana Ennen – Diana is the president of Virtual Word Publishing and has been in business for over 25 years! She will be blogging on topics related to being a “Boomer” (moms with older and/or grown children) and will share her years of experience with us all.

Ivy Hall – Ivy is the CMO and co-founder of Initials, Inc. She will be sharing tips, ideas and advice on how to succeed as a Christian mom in the Direct Sales world.

Michelle Shaeffer – Michelle is an experienced work-at-home mom…and homeschooling mom of 3. She’ll be sharing about succeeding as a CWAHM while juggling homeschooling at the same time.

Leslie Truex – Leslie is an telecommuting expert and the founder of WorkAtHomeSuccess.com. Leslie will be offering ideas and advice on how to become and succeed as a telecommuting mom.

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by Joshua Martindale

Are you tired of rushing day in and day out to a 9-to-5 job? If you are, perhaps, you should try out one of the many very simple home business ideas you’ll find if you look around.

There are many advantages of running your own home business rather than working for a company. You have a more flexible schedule. You work in your own space and at your own time. In other words, you get a chance to spend more relaxing and quality time with your friends or loved ones.

Depending on the number of hours you put in, the effort you expend, and other factors, you can earn as much money as you wish. You might be more relaxed with no boss to check on your work. Hence, you might be capable of higher productivity and better quality of work. Due to the advent of the worldwide web, it is possible to try out various home business ideas online these days.

What is your specialty? Are you good at cooking, gardening or sewing? Once you have determined your specialty, setting up your business is much easier and simpler. Some people are good at baking and designing lovely wedding cakes or cakes for other special occasions. Continue reading » » » »

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Here are a few notes from what we talked about throughout the show:

Our guest was author Marylu Tyndall, who chatted with us about her new novel, Surrender the Heart, and about how she got started writing.

MaryLu began her career as a mathematician (!) and worked as software engineer for 15 years. Not too many years ago, she decided to test the waters as a writer. Now, she spends her days writing historical romances packed with adventure and spiritual themes. Her passion is to write stories that not only entertain but expose Christians to their full potential in Christ. Continue reading » » » »

by Megan Vaillancourt

So you are looking to work from home? Many jump into a Direct Sales Companies, before going over what there expectations are as well as their families. Over 85% of entrepreneurs who start a Direct Sales Company have a family that they are providing for. For many that is the reason for joining a direct sales business to earn money online for their family.

If you have a family, and your are thinking of starting in one of the direct sales companies online, there are some strategies that you should take to make the transition easier. While a direct sales company allows you to work from home, there has to be boundaries, and expectations from yourself and your family.

Here is a 10 step guide to making your work from home experience an easier transition:

1.) Set a schedule

First set up a schedule. Your task for the day, your working hours, and if you have to pick up the kids, do laundry, and make supper. Write it all down Having a schedule at the beginning will help you to stick to your schedule and understand what your expectations are. As your direct sales companies grow, so will your list. Having a base line will help you as add new projects and task to your schedule.

2.) Have a Quiet Office Space

Kids are running around, televisions blaring, and the dogs barking. Okay to have complete quiet may only come with a sound proof room. But having a office away from the central living space of the home is important. with the television not distracting you, or the everyday commotion of the house. Your office should become your space where you are free to create, invent and explore your direct sales business. Continue reading » » » »