Summer ending.... (sigh)

Time flies by! I have a sadness as I feel the chill in the air and the evenings darken sooner. Yet, I have an anticipation of a new page of ORGANIZATION in my household.

I am SO excited to schedule the heck out of family. Revising the chorelist! To suit the ever growing expanding family. Writing out the monthly Meal Planner and Grocery Guide! To assist me in shortening the meal prep time and be thoughtful of our grocery budget. Calendaring my own work hours! WAHU! This is my favorite part of becoming a part of the school year again. I get to set some hours for me and work my own business to give myself a raise. Inventory going on in the pantry and freezer, also. Two butcher hogs are being processed now for my family, and lazy me, this year they are at the actual butcher shop!!! I know, frivolous, because I am capable; however - it is too hot and I am feeling just busy enough to beg off - 1/2 hog is sold and will pay for most of that bill.

My oldest two are in Junior High Football  - how amazed I am at their growth as they turn into actual teenagers (13 and 15 soon). They are such good kids, or so I am told. But as is normal, not always perfect! I am learning to let them be people but draw my lines firmly as I AM THE MOM! Love it when I sound like my own dear Mom who, bless her heart, always cared.

What is your fall like? Are you harvesting? Are you schooling? Canning? Freezing? Looking at the pantry and freezer contents? Share with us what your autumn is like and give us tips... if you please.

Our economy is pretty tight.... so my hardworking hubby just furthered his licensing so he can go away to work and make more $$ soon as he is done coaching peewee football next month.
YOU DO WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO!!
Never feel helpless to change your situation because inside of you God gave you just what you need to make your life what He wants it to be!

Home Biz Rocks!

Fall is almost here! Are you ready to make a new commitment to your business? Take a moment to think about what your goals are.

If you could increase your income right now, what would you be able to do?

Would you take a vacation?

Fix up your home?

Get a new car?

Quit your full-time job?

The amazing thing about a home-based business is that there are so many opportunities available to you, and you can start making it happen right now! There is no reason why you can't have it all.

It is important to realize that your Purpose, Passion, and Plan will mean absolutely nothing without total dedication and commitment. To me there is a real difference between what I call the "Wannabe" attitude and the "totally dedicated and committed to do whatever it takes"attitude. I have always wanted to exercise and lower my cholesterol in order to be healthier. Was wanting it good enough? Absolutely not!

My own "Wannabe" attitude didn't help me get on the treadmill or avoid unhealthy food. Very recently, I decided I had better apply the principles I follow in my business to my own health. Now, I make time to exercise. I eat a low-fat diet. I make the choices I know will lead me to the results I want to have. Unfortunately, wishing, hoping, and wanting do not cause anything to happen. Doing what is necessary does!

How do you determine the strength of your commitment? Are you willing to do those things that will make you a successful businessperson when you don't feel like doing them? (Getting up and exercising at 5:30 AM is a commitment.) What are you committed to doing to help your business? Would you like to join my get healthier group? We are going to talk about all the choices we can make to become healthier.

Do you say, "I'll try to see if this will work," or do you say, "I am going to find a way to make it work."?

Do you say, "When it happens, it will happen," or do you say, "I will make it happen."?

Do you say, "I'll start tomorrow," or do you say, "I can't wait to get started right away."?

It is very important to be sure that you are honest with yourself about your business. I hear people say all the time, "I can't." When I hear that, an alarm goes off in my head, and I wonder how seriously they take their business. When you find yourself saying that, STOP - THINK! Remember that you can do it, and say to yourself, "I will do it." Just think, if you have children, would you accept an "I can't" from them?

Do you really treat your business like a business?

Do you avoid doing things you would have to do if you were employed in another occupation - you know the kinds of things nobody wants to do?

Would you ignore them or go to your boss and say, "I don't like these things - they bore me, so I won't do them. Okay?"

Obviously, you wouldn't think of doing that - you would do what you had to do to complete the job and perhaps, more importantly, be able to look in the mirror and say, "I'm doing the best job I can." And, that's exactly the attitude I want to see you have in your own business because I know with that attitude you can be a success.

Don't let fears keep you from doing the things you have to do in your business, either. For example, a new nurse would not tell the doctor for whom she is working, "Sorry, I don't feel comfortable giving people shots. I only know how to do it on oranges." A teacher would not tell the principal, "Sorry, I don't mind talking to the children, but I can't do a back-to-school night presentation to parents." It is important that you overcome any fears that you encounter as you grow your business.

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Hmmm.... GRIZZLIES and dentists Where summer?

Update for August here. So we are paying off bills one by one. Smallest (easiest) first then onto bigger badder ones. I encourage you to look at ways to save a bit or pay off one bill completely. Feels good!

Some hiccups in the summer caused us to pause. We had a Grizzly bear encounter in our 4H pig pen. YUCK! A lot of emotional and financial stress to work through, but always a learning experience is hovering on our doorstep, right. So, the kids are restarted and getting to know their new animals. Three weeks to complete all projects now! Countdown begins for them to learn some skills of completing projects they have chosen!

I am expecting our 7th child! Wow! We feel truly blessed. My dear husband has lost 100 pounds since last spring and he is feeling so good. He is diabetes free and his bp, and pulse are in the better than normal range! WE ARE SO THANKFUL for natural affordable value and safe elimination of all the toxins out of our home. All six kids had dentist appointments today and got rave reviews on their dental health. One needs an orthodontist consult for so little space for his teeth, and they will get sealants next month. Not 6 cavities between all of them, very minor work he raved! I do attribute that to our Toothpolish with Xylitol... WOW!

Have a great night, ALL!

WoW! Happy 4th of July!

Where does that time go?

Be sure you are taking time with family and friends to breathe in the fresh air and think about what is truly important. We are starting Step 1 on our 'regroup' to financial freedom from ALL debt. We are also as a family getting rid of clutter - including some material attachments we have for sentimental reasons. I am a card hoarder. I enjoy going through special moments in the cards our dear friends/ grandparents gave us through the years.... but I am determined to de-paper my life... and I am NOT going to scan it to files. I am simply going to get rid of the excess in my life, all areas. Of course, I will keep some irreplaceables, but it has to fit in my one trunk. The kids have the same challenge - it fits in a reasonable container drawer or it goes! I feel better already.

Spring is Summer already!

WOW! Can you see school is almost over except for some of us maniacal moms who love to give some summer school homework. It is beautiful fishing weather and I am ready to go pitch a tent out away from society. Dream big and plan something that is inexpensive to do with those you love. Make a date to spend some enjoyable time with friends. Life is too short to hold grudges or to work non stop without smelling the flowers.
Write out every activity in your week or two on the calendar and see if you are wasting time that you could be working productively and then take a long look at when you could pause and breathe in and out for one FULL day!
Stop and look at the spring beauty around us!

Wise thoughts - not my own.

Aristotle once said, "To avoid criticsm say nothing, do nothing, and be nothing."
It is always much easier to do nothing about the issues we see challenging our conscience. I would much rather be criticized if I am praying and trying to walk humbly while maintaining a spine over issues important to myself and others. I have a truly hard time confronting issues except where my children are involved. I have found when my children except or need more from me I am capable of being very strong! Amazing what gifts motherhood gives you as you learn through the years.
May we all be strong for good, so that never will we regret that we said or did nothing!!

What a joyful day!

Despite the overcast weather after two beautiful days, my spirits are uplifted and light! To be a mom home with the loves of my heart, my children...and also working to raise our monthly residual income. What a blessed life I enjoy! So very thankful for the people I have been blessed with, family and friends alike. If you know of anyone who desires a responsible, frugal, healthy or natural minded lifestyle who is searching for tips of any kind, please direct them my way, Lord, I am ready to offer help if I can. If we can interact and point out tips to each other in a positive manner what a purpose we are fulfilling here!
I wish I could exude my joy here in typing that we are SO very blessed and would like to share that with others! Work hard and MAKE it a great day for you today! Carpe Diem!