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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 journey. The take away from this interview is your homeschool won't look like my homeschool. How you do business won't look the same as mine. #lifeunboxedblog #homeschool #workfromhome Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/your-homeschool-wont-look-the-same-as-mine-melissa-brander RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Connect with Melissa: Website: www.pockethomeschool.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pockethomeschool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pockethomeschool/ Dot-Grid Journals and Notebooks for Mom: https://geni.us/Jodiethemom ~~~ MOM BOSS 2.0 WORKBOOK Are you ready to break free from the 9–5, be your own boss, raise your kids, and enjoy your life? Download your free 20-page workbook and get started on your path to freedom. https://life-unboxed-blog.ck.page/73d633e72d CHECK OUT LIFE UNBOXED MERCHANDISE AND GET SOME GREAT MOM BOSS SWAG https://teespring.com/stores/life-unboxed-blog MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE. https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog ABOUT JODIE THE MOM: To learn more about Jodie, please visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-mom-work-from-home-mom/ To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/ Do you need a business website but don't know where to start. I can help. Visit my business website www.jodierperry.com for tailored solutions for your small business. FOLLOW JODIE: Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/ Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeunboxedblog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtim_brDQELfL7-EaIKdU1Q Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxe http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579 Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn’t love free stuff.

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 learning in a way that fits their learning abilities. Julie is a homeschool mom of 4 and host of the Crunchy Christian Podcast I love to hear stories of how people overcome difficult circumstances. The common theme in all of these stories is the incredible mom who decided to not accept the status quo. Julie is definitely a mom who decided to forge her own path, and I am excited for her to share her story with us. #lifeunboxedblog #unschooling #howtounschool Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/unschooling RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Connect with Julie: Website: https://www.julienaturally.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julienaturally Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/julienaturally Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julie.naturally YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/julienaturally Podcast: https://crunchychristianpodcast.com Dot-Grid Journals and Notebooks for Mom: https://geni.us/Jodiethemom ~~~ MOM BOSS 2.0 WORKBOOK Are you ready to break free from the 9–5, be your own boss, raise your kids, and enjoy your life? Download your free 20-page workbook and get started on your path to freedom. https://life-unboxed-blog.ck.page/73d633e72d CHECK OUT LIFE UNBOXED MERCHANDISE AND GET SOME GREAT MOM BOSS SWAG https://teespring.com/stores/life-unboxed-blog MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE. https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog ABOUT JODIE THE MOM: To learn more about Jodie, please visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-mom-work-from-home-mom/ To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/ Do you need a business website but don't know where to start. I can help. Visit my business website www.jodierperry.com for tailored solutions for your small business. FOLLOW JODIE: Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/ Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeunboxedblog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtim_brDQELfL7-EaIKdU1Q Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxe http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579 Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn’t love free stuff.

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 confidentially, then join the newsletter. Momtrepreneur Life: I Got an Award? As I was laying in bed, this past Saturday, scrolling through my email and sipping my coffee. This email came through. I won the best of our city award for business administration. What?! The thoughts were racing through my head. “How did this even happen?” You see, I am virtual. I have one local client, and the rest are spread across the country. How on earth could I win an award locally? And then I kept reading… The only thing we ask is that recipients buy their own award. Seriously?! Huh?! So I can display my award if I choose to buy it. I laughed really hard, and then I sent the email to a few friends, so they could get a kick out of it too. This is just life as a momtrepreneur…crazy things happen. Show notes: https://lifeunboxed.blog/momtrepreneur RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: 0:00 About the video 0:43 Intro 0:54 If you are new 1:33 I got an award? 4:34 Last coffee chat of the year 5:48 Goals crushed 10:35 Final thoughts Goal Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZsaBnjpt3sBSu6eLN-lDZW4y265yltnR Mom Burnout: https://youtu.be/X79o5GmZEQE Pumpkin Spice Journal: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BFTYK1HV/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1 Rebel Mom shirt: https://life-unboxed-blog.creator-spring.com/listing/rebel-mom?product=226&variation=5861&size=1368 Rebel Mom Mug: https://life-unboxed-blog.creator-spring.com/listing/rebel-mom?product=1565 Dot-Grid Journals and Notebooks for Mom: https://geni.us/Jodiethemom ~~~ MOM BOSS 2.0 WORKBOOK Are you ready to break free from the 9–5, be your own boss, raise your kids, and enjoy your life? Download your free 20-page workbook and get started on your path to freedom. https://life-unboxed-blog.ck.page/73d633e72d CHECK OUT LIFE UNBOXED MERCHANDISE AND GET SOME GREAT MOM BOSS SWAG https://teespring.com/stores/life-unboxed-blog MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE. https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog ABOUT JODIE THE MOM: To learn more about Jodie, please visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-mom-work-from-home-mom/ To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/ Do you need a business website but don't know where to start. I can help. Visit my business website www.jodierperry.com for tailored solutions for your small business. FOLLOW JODIE: Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/ Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeunboxedblog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtim_brDQELfL7-EaIKdU1Q Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxe http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579 Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn’t love free stuff.

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 something to leverage. Moms are masters at communication. I don't care how many degrees you have, no one can top a mom's experience in communicating with various people at various levels. Never let anyone look down on you for being "just a mom". I know there are a number of moms out there, who stepped out of the workforce and found it challenging to get back into it because of this attitude. The idea that it is not "good enough" to be just a mom is detrimental to the work environment. Regardless of the stage you are at, you've accomplished a lot being a mom. So highlight the value that you bring to the table because you are a mom, and if you are a homeschool mom even more value you bring. #momskills #workfromhomemom #lifeunboxedblog Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/leverage-skills-in-communication/ RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: How to become a Virtual Assistant: https://youtu.be/miwTJzM591g What Services Should You Offer as a Virtual Assistant: https://youtu.be/4Xt432qJX4M How to Work from Home with Kids: https://youtu.be/eJcPwMQcLGY Simon Sinek Human Skills: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9uzJ0LgvT0 Communication Skills for Mom Entrepreneurs: https://lifeunboxed.blog/communication-skills-for-momtrepreneurs-and-why-it-is-important/ Chasing Your Dreams: https://youtu.be/bZjuSVIKI4Q Dot-Grid Journals and Notebooks for Mom: https://www.amazon.com/Jodie-the-Mom/e/B097RQRRQ1?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1636206851&sr=8-1 ~~~ MOM BOSS 2.0 WORKBOOK Are you ready to break free from the 9–5, be your own boss, raise your kids, and enjoy your life? Download your free 20-page workbook and get started on your path to freedom. https://life-unboxed-blog.ck.page/73d633e72d CHECK OUT LIFE UNBOXED MERCHANDISE AND GET SOME GREAT MOM BOSS SWAG https://teespring.com/stores/life-unboxed-blog MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE. https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog ABOUT JODIE THE MOM: To learn more about Jodie, please visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-mom-work-from-home-mom/ To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/ Do you need a business website but don't know where to start. I can help. Visit my business website www.jodierperry.com for tailored solutions for your small business. FOLLOW JODIE: Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/ Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeunboxedblog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtim_brDQELfL7-EaIKdU1Q Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxe http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579 Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn’t love free stuff.

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 almost 10 years of experience has a homeschool and work from home mom. But I was homeschooled too, so there are a lot of years of experience. If you want to work from home and homeschool confidentially, then you are in the right place. #podcast #lifeunboxedblog #timemanagement 0:00 The Struggle is Real 0:21 Intro 0:32 Years of Experience 1:14 What the Productivity Gurus Tell You 2:10 How do You Schedule Your Day When You have so Many Things Pop Up 2:50 Rebel Mom Mode 4:04 An Alternative that Works 5:34 Schedule vs Routine 6:47 The Routine that Works for Us 9:17 The Beauty of a Routine 13:23 Conclusion RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Getting all the Things Done: https://youtu.be/PWNLu0dCDFQ Pumpkin Spice Journal: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BFTYK1HV/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1 Rebel Mom shirt: https://life-unboxed-blog.creator-spring.com/listing/rebel-mom?product=226&variation=5861&size=1368 Rebel Mom Mug: https://life-unboxed-blog.creator-spring.com/listing/rebel-mom?product=1565 Dot-Grid Journals and Notebooks for Mom: https://geni.us/Jodiethemom ~~~ MOM BOSS 2.0 WORKBOOK Are you ready to break free from the 9–5, be your own boss, raise your kids, and enjoy your life? Download your free 20-page workbook and get started on your path to freedom. https://life-unboxed-blog.ck.page/73d633e72d CHECK OUT LIFE UNBOXED MERCHANDISE AND GET SOME GREAT MOM BOSS SWAG https://teespring.com/stores/life-unboxed-blog MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE. https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog ABOUT JODIE THE MOM: To learn more about Jodie, please visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-mom-work-from-home-mom/ To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/ Do you need a business website but don't know where to start. I can help. Visit my business website www.jodierperry.com for tailored solutions for your small business. FOLLOW JODIE: Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/ Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeunboxedblog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtim_brDQELfL7-EaIKdU1Q Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxe http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579 Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn’t love free stuff.

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 very special family. Her family is made up of 4 biological children and 3 soon to be 4 adopted children. Amy shares some very practical tips on navigation through this process. Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/adopting-internationally/ RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Connect with Amy: Book Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBRmThobySU Book Link: https://smile.amazon.com/Jake-Super-Snake-Amy-Zopp/dp/1685703216/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?crid=IBJS86V1S7R6&keywords=jake+the+super+snake&qid=1655328950&sprefix=jake+the+super+%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-2 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007995435591 Website: http://zoppfamily.blogspot.com Dot-Grid Journals and Notebooks for Mom: https://geni.us/Jodiethemom ~~~ MOM BOSS 2.0 WORKBOOK Are you ready to break free from the 9–5, be your own boss, raise your kids, and enjoy your life? Download your free 20-page workbook and get started on your path to freedom. https://life-unboxed-blog.ck.page/73d633e72d CHECK OUT LIFE UNBOXED MERCHANDISE AND GET SOME GREAT MOM BOSS SWAG https://teespring.com/stores/life-unboxed-blog MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE. https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog ABOUT JODIE THE MOM: To learn more about Jodie, please visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-mom-work-from-home-mom/ To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/ Do you need a business website but don't know where to start. I can help. Visit my business website www.jodierperry.com for tailored solutions for your small business. FOLLOW JODIE: Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/ Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeunboxedblog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtim_brDQELfL7-EaIKdU1Q Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxe http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579 Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn’t love free stuff.

Work life balance is a topic that has been on my mind a lot. But it is an idea that I want to challenge as a rebel mom. If we are honest with ourselves, I think most moms feel this way. We want to be able to keep all the balls in the air, but inevitability we drop one. Then we usually spiral down into a very bad day. This is a pain point and a major frustration for moms. Especially, if you are working from home. You would expect to be perfectly zen every day, right? I find it is actually harder to find this perfect balance as a work from home mom because you no longer have the clearly defined borders between being in the office and being home. So how do we solve it? Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/work-life-balance RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Take on the World and Conquer it: https://life-unboxed-blog.creator-spring.com/listing/step-1-coffee-step-2-conquer-p?product=266 Does Work Life Balance Exists: https://youtu.be/N8YRwl1UJrY How to Find Work Life Balance: https://youtu.be/3o77OmWK-AA Summer Vacation: https://youtu.be/r7UGcEtKhbo Mom's No Good Very Bad Day: https://youtu.be/ZkupJ2o7Lls Realistic Guide to Setting Goals and Crushing Them: https://youtu.be/rRRwgFtemhc Habits are the Process to Achieve Your Goals: https://youtu.be/oBBM02QNzog ~~~ MOM BOSS 2.0 WORKBOOK Are you ready to break free from the 9–5, be your own boss, raise your kids, and enjoy your life? Download your free 20-page workbook and get started on your path to freedom. https://life-unboxed-blog.ck.page/73d633e72d CHECK OUT LIFE UNBOXED MERCHANDISE AND GET SOME GREAT MOM BOSS SWAG https://teespring.com/stores/life-unboxed-blog MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE. https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog ABOUT JODIE THE MOM: To learn more about Jodie, please visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-mom-work-from-home-mom/ To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/ Do you need a business website but don't know where to start. I can help. Visit my business website www.jodierperry.com for tailored solutions for your small business. FOLLOW JODIE: Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/ Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeunboxedblog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtim_brDQELfL7-EaIKdU1Q Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxe http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579 Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn’t love free stuff.

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://lifeunboxed.blog/getting-all-the-things-done RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Pumpkin Spice Journal: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BFTYK1HV/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1 Rebel Mom shirt: https://life-unboxed-blog.creator-spring.com/listing/rebel-mom?product=226&variation=5861&size=1368 Rebel Mom Mug: https://life-unboxed-blog.creator-spring.com/listing/rebel-mom?product=1565 Living la Vida Full: https://youtu.be/Xk4rhFA7Ark Dot-Grid Journals and Notebooks for Mom: https://geni.us/Jodiethemom ~~~ MOM BOSS 2.0 WORKBOOK Are you ready to break free from the 9–5, be your own boss, raise your kids, and enjoy your life? Download your free 20-page workbook and get started on your path to freedom. https://life-unboxed-blog.ck.page/73d633e72d CHECK OUT LIFE UNBOXED MERCHANDISE AND GET SOME GREAT MOM BOSS SWAG https://teespring.com/stores/life-unboxed-blog MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE. https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog ABOUT JODIE THE MOM: To learn more about Jodie, please visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-mom-work-from-home-mom/ To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/ Do you need a business website but don't know where to start. I can help. Visit my business website www.jodierperry.com for tailored solutions for your small business. FOLLOW JODIE: Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/ Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeunboxedblog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtim_brDQELfL7-EaIKdU1Q Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxe http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579 Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn’t love free stuff.

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. Elisa said, "Your circumstances don't have to define you." This is her story. She shares her story of how her business was built from these broken situations that were healed. And the freedom that comes from not being a victim of your past. Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/living-la-vida-full/ RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Meeting Her Son: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CbvBNtrlVMV/ Connect with Elisa: Website: http://elisa-fucci-coaching.mailchimpsites.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisa_fucci_coaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elisa.fuccialcaraz Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-la-vida-a-full/id1550484346 Dot-Grid Journals and Notebooks for Mom: https://www.amazon.com/Jodie-the-Mom/e/B097RQRRQ1?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1636206851&sr=8-1 ~~~ MOM BOSS 2.0 WORKBOOK Are you ready to break free from the 9–5, be your own boss, raise your kids, and enjoy your life? Download your free 20-page workbook and get started on your path to freedom. https://life-unboxed-blog.ck.page/73d633e72d CHECK OUT LIFE UNBOXED MERCHANDISE AND GET SOME GREAT MOM BOSS SWAG https://teespring.com/stores/life-unboxed-blog MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE. https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog ABOUT JODIE THE MOM: To learn more about Jodie, please visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-mom-work-from-home-mom/ To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/ Do you need a business website but don't know where to start. I can help. Visit my business website www.jodierperry.com for tailored solutions for your small business. FOLLOW JODIE: Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/ Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeunboxedblog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtim_brDQELfL7-EaIKdU1Q Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxe http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579 Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn’t love free stuff.

I get this question a lot. Can you add a Rumble video to Divi? The answer is no and yes. You can't add it to the Divi video module, but there is a work around, and I am going to show you how. #lifeunboxedblog #divitheme #diviforbeginners RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Bluehost: https://bluehost.sjv.io/WDrMqP Siteground: https://www.siteground.com/index.htm?afcode=545637f2103db6b20801462658a68a3a Divi Theme: https://www.elegantthemes.com/affiliates/idevaffiliate.php?id=48943 Create a Website for Beginners Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZsaBnjpt3sCe081s5FtnZVJiRxSp6_rM Builder the Header and Footer in the Divi Builder: https://youtu.be/rGb-o94HShg How to Add a Blog Post Using the Divi Builder: https://youtu.be/xhbmDYOYpCM Website Terms Part 1: https://youtu.be/yhI0TGI6S8Y Web Design Jargon Part 2: https://youtu.be/tzjSZTCI8Wc Divi for Beginners Tips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZsaBnjpt3sCvsIcK91_SWmSPOyiQB02z Dot-Grid Journals and Notebooks for Mom: https://geni.us/Jodiethemom ~~~ MOM BOSS 2.0 WORKBOOK Are you ready to break free from the 9–5, be your own boss, raise your kids, and enjoy your life? Download your free 20-page workbook and get started on your path to freedom. https://life-unboxed-blog.ck.page/73d633e72d CHECK OUT LIFE UNBOXED MERCHANDISE AND GET SOME GREAT MOM BOSS SWAG https://teespring.com/stores/life-unboxed-blog MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE. https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog ABOUT JODIE THE MOM: To learn more about Jodie, please visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-mom-work-from-home-mom/ To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/ Do you need a business website but don't know where to start. I can help. Visit my business website www.jodierperry.com for tailored solutions for your small business. FOLLOW JODIE: Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/ Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeunboxedblog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtim_brDQELfL7-EaIKdU1Q Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxe http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579 Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn’t love free stuff.

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 your sanity, then we need to talk about mom burnout. What About Mom Burnout I have been burned out. It felt like hitting a brick wall. I can't move. Things that were easy to do, now feel like I am trying to run a marathon. It is important to note that I am not a psychologist or psychiatrist, or anything like that. I am just going to share my own personal story with you. As moms sometimes we just need what we are feel validated. We need to know that this is normal, I'm not unique it what I am feeling, and there is someone else out there who is experiencing it too. My Experience with Mom Burnout Mom burnout is much deeper than just a bad day or we have weeks where we just need a break. It feels like you can't move or you have no motivation to do anything. Listen or watch the full episode to hear the nitty gritty details. Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/mom-burnout RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: High Needs Baby: https://youtu.be/rdNSOy3JpGE Triple Feeding: https://lifeunboxed.blog/why-i-had-to-triple-feed-my-daughter-for-3-months/ I am Terrified of Teaching Kindergarten: https://youtu.be/LpuzYLTx1_k Dot-Grid Journals and Notebooks for Mom: https://geni.us/Jodiethemom ~~~ MOM BOSS 2.0 WORKBOOK Are you ready to break free from the 9–5, be your own boss, raise your kids, and enjoy your life? Download your free 20-page workbook and get started on your path to freedom. https://life-unboxed-blog.ck.page/73d633e72d CHECK OUT LIFE UNBOXED MERCHANDISE AND GET SOME GREAT MOM BOSS SWAG https://teespring.com/stores/life-unboxed-blog MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE. https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog ABOUT JODIE THE MOM: To learn more about Jodie, please visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-mom-work-from-home-mom/ To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/ Do you need a business website but don't know where to start. I can help. Visit my business website www.jodierperry.com for tailored solutions for your small business. FOLLOW JODIE: Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/ Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeunboxedblog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtim_brDQELfL7-EaIKdU1Q Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxe http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579 Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn’t love free stuff.

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? At this point you know whether you like it or not. You might be starting to think, should I change this curriculum? Will my kids get behind in the subject if I switch. Switching Curriculum Mid-Year: Why do You Homeschool Why do you homeschool? Do you homeschool so you can hate? Or do your homeschool to do public school at home? Do you homeschool so you can tailor curriculum and teaching to fit each individual child's learning style? I think for most moms this is why we homeschool. If you decide to ditch your curriculum it is not a decision you will make flippantly because curriculum is expensive. Listen to the full episode or watch the podcast for what to do with a curriculum you are not liking at all. I share all the curriculum woes that we've been through over the years. Yes, we finished curriculum that we hated. We did switch our curriculum mid-year. Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/switching-curriculum-mid-year RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Rebel Mom Shirt: https://life-unboxed-blog.creator-spring.com/listing/rebel-mom?product=226 Picking Curriculum for Your Tribe: https://youtu.be/PAtdd3Xr6Pw How to Grow Your Business and Work a Full-Time Job: https://youtu.be/ADFKHm4c9Wc Dot-Grid Journals and Notebooks for Mom: https://geni.us/Jodiethemom ~~~ MOM BOSS 2.0 WORKBOOK Are you ready to break free from the 9–5, be your own boss, raise your kids, and enjoy your life? Download your free 20-page workbook and get started on your path to freedom. https://life-unboxed-blog.ck.page/73d633e72d CHECK OUT LIFE UNBOXED MERCHANDISE AND GET SOME GREAT MOM BOSS SWAG https://teespring.com/stores/life-unboxed-blog MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE. https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog ABOUT JODIE THE MOM: To learn more about Jodie, please visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-mom-work-from-home-mom/ To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/ Do you need a business website but don't know where to start. I can help. Visit my business website www.jodierperry.com for tailored solutions for your small business. FOLLOW JODIE: Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/ Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeunboxedblog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtim_brDQELfL7-EaIKdU1Q Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxe http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579 Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn’t love free stuff.

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-between stage of being a momtrepreneur. Where you are torn between the corporate office job and your side hustle from home. We get into all that. She also gives some great tools that she uses in her business that are for small budgets. I hope you get as much out of this interview as I did. Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/growing-your-business/ RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: My Story from Corporate Workhorse to Momtrepreneur: https://youtu.be/AEPWNb_gOeU 10 Benefits of Teens in the Home: https://youtu.be/2NUhc92pUxc Work Life Balance: https://youtu.be/3o77OmWK-AA Connect with Stephanie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieporcellosmith https://www.linkedin.com/company/aio-bookkeeping-llc Website: https://aiobookkeeping.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AIOBookkeepingLLC/ Instagram: www.Instagram.com/aiobookkeeping Dot-Grid Journals and Notebooks for Mom: https://www.amazon.com/Jodie-the-Mom/e/B097RQRRQ1?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1636206851&sr=8-1 ~~~ MOM BOSS 2.0 WORKBOOK Are you ready to break free from the 9–5, be your own boss, raise your kids, and enjoy your life? Download your free 20-page workbook and get started on your path to freedom. https://life-unboxed-blog.ck.page/73d633e72d CHECK OUT LIFE UNBOXED MERCHANDISE AND GET SOME GREAT MOM BOSS SWAG https://teespring.com/stores/life-unboxed-blog MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE. https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog ABOUT JODIE THE MOM: To learn more about Jodie, please visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-mom-work-from-home-mom/ To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/ Do you need a business website but don't know where to start. I can help. Visit my business website www.jodierperry.com for tailored solutions for your small business. FOLLOW JODIE: Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/ Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeunboxedblog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtim_brDQELfL7-EaIKdU1Q Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxe http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579 Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn’t love free stuff.

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 10 years. Today we are going to talk about the courage you need to be a beginner. I came across this thought on Pinterest or some place in the depths of the internet. And I thought this would be a really good coffee chat. This is the time to pull back the curtain on life as a momtrepreneur and to be a beginner at anything is something to chat about. It is Scary to be a Beginner When I started my virtual assistant business, I was laid off so the transition from corporate workhorse to momtrepreneur was sudden. But I didn't feel like a beginner. I had established a good reputation, established myself as someone you want to work with, and established myself as someone who can get it done. It was fairly easy to start the business because I had the social proof already. So it was easy to do. Now that I started my second business, lifeunboxed.blog, which is a content creation business designed to help moms want to break free from the 9–5, be their own boss, raise their kids, and enjoy their lives! That is the goal of this business, and I really started as a beginner. Right before I was ready to hit publish, I started to panic. I remember lying in bed, and just feeling overwhelmed. It is so vulnerable to put yourself out there. All the feelings and questions were so overwhelming that I almost backed out. It comes back to the idea that it really takes courage to be a beginner. Courage Doesn't Mean Fearless The teen years also got me thinking about this idea of beginning. Everything they do right now is new. Whether it is driving, getting a job, or starting college classes. It is all new, and they are beginners at it. There is so much hesitation and fear surrounding being a beginner. A lot of times it can prevent you from even starting. That is why you need to be courageous, not fearless, but courageous. This means that you are going to start despite your fear. That is what courage means. You are going to do it despite your fear. Listen to the episode to find out why it is so hard to be a beginner. And that failure is inevitable and that is ok. Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/be-a-beginner RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Transition from Corporate Workhorse to Momtrepreneur: https://youtu.be/AEPWNb_gOeU The Trap of Managing Information: https://youtu.be/V1nE8IQrrzY How to Pick the Best Homeschool Curriculum: https://youtu.be/PAtdd3Xr6Pw Dot-Grid Journals and Notebooks for Mom: https://geni.us/Jodiethemom ~~~ MOM BOSS 2.0 WORKBOOK Are you ready to break free from the 9–5, be your own boss, raise your kids, and enjoy your life? Download your free 20-page workbook and get started on your path to freedom. https://life-unboxed-blog.ck.page/73d633e72d CHECK OUT LIFE UNBOXED MERCHANDISE AND GET SOME GREAT MOM BOSS SWAG https://teespring.com/stores/life-unboxed-blog MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE. https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog ABOUT JODIE THE MOM: To learn more about Jodie, please visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-mom-work-from-home-mom/ To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/ Do you need a business website but don't know where to start. I can help. Visit my business website www.jodierperry.com for tailored solutions for your small business. FOLLOW JODIE: Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/ Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeunboxedblog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtim_brDQELfL7-EaIKdU1Q Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxe http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579 Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn’t love free stuff.

I read a business book a few years ago. It ended up in the "this is ok" pile, but I wasn't amazed by it. The subtitle of the book always stuck with me though. It went something like this: a guide for women to make money doing what they love. The theme throughout the book was creating the life you love by making money doing what you love. What a promise. I don't think there is anyone who wants to work in a dead-end job the rest of their lives doing something they hate. This does not end up in the What do You Want to be When You Grow Up essays. But as we get older we realize that creating the life you love doesn't always pay the bills. Does it mean you are a failure? Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/creating-the-life-you-love/ RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Pick Your Homeschool Curriculum :https://youtu.be/PAtdd3Xr6Pw Chasing Your Dreams: https://youtu.be/8C_TBPloiTU Change What it Means to Chase Your Dreams: https://youtu.be/bZjuSVIKI4Q Podcast: https://lifeunboxed.blog/podcast-for-women/ Momtrepreneur Life Coffee Chats: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZsaBnjpt3sAZTfrq7_GqFJmSHGjcxKOi Dot-Grid Journals and Notebooks for Mom: https://www.amazon.com/Jodie-the-Mom/e/B097RQRRQ1?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1636206851&sr=8-1 ~~~ MOM BOSS 2.0 WORKBOOK Are you ready to break free from the 9–5, be your own boss, raise your kids, and enjoy your life? Download your free 20-page workbook and get started on your path to freedom. https://life-unboxed-blog.ck.page/73d633e72d CHECK OUT LIFE UNBOXED MERCHANDISE AND GET SOME GREAT MOM BOSS SWAG https://teespring.com/stores/life-unboxed-blog MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE. https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog ABOUT JODIE THE MOM: To learn more about Jodie, please visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-mom-work-from-home-mom/ To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/ Do you need a business website but don't know where to start. I can help. Visit my business website www.jodierperry.com for tailored solutions for your small business. FOLLOW JODIE: Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/ Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeunboxedblog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtim_brDQELfL7-EaIKdU1Q Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxe http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579 Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn’t love free stuff.

This was a major update a few years ago. When I started using Divi the Builder did not exist. So how exactly do you use the Divi builder? You really want to utilize it for information that is going to be across many pages of your website. The Divi builder helps to design for large chunks of information once. For example, if you want more options, other than the theme customizer, to design your header and footer, then create your header and footer in the Divi builder. #divitheme #websitedesign #lifeunboxedblog RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Bluehost: https://bluehost.sjv.io/WDrMqP Siteground: https://www.siteground.com/index.htm?afcode=545637f2103db6b20801462658a68a3a Divi Theme: https://www.elegantthemes.com/affiliates/idevaffiliate.php?id=48943 Create a Website for Beginners Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZsaBnjpt3sCe081s5FtnZVJiRxSp6_rM Builder the Header and Footer in the Divi Builder: https://youtu.be/rGb-o94HShg How to Add a Blog Post Using the Divi Builder: https://youtu.be/xhbmDYOYpCM Website Terms Part 1: https://youtu.be/yhI0TGI6S8Y Web Design Jargon Part 2: https://youtu.be/tzjSZTCI8Wc Divi for Beginners Tips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZsaBnjpt3sCvsIcK91_SWmSPOyiQB02z Dot-Grid Journals and Notebooks for Mom: https://geni.us/Jodiethemom ~~~ MOM BOSS 2.0 WORKBOOK Are you ready to break free from the 9–5, be your own boss, raise your kids, and enjoy your life? Download your free 20-page workbook and get started on your path to freedom. https://life-unboxed-blog.ck.page/73d633e72d CHECK OUT LIFE UNBOXED MERCHANDISE AND GET SOME GREAT MOM BOSS SWAG https://teespring.com/stores/life-unboxed-blog MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE. https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog ABOUT JODIE THE MOM: To learn more about Jodie, please visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-mom-work-from-home-mom/ To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/ Do you need a business website but don't know where to start. I can help. Visit my business website www.jodierperry.com for tailored solutions for your small business. FOLLOW JODIE: Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/ Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeunboxedblog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtim_brDQELfL7-EaIKdU1Q Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxe http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579 Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn’t love free stuff.

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 successful virtual assistant for more than 8 years, I've never regretted the time and investment in creating my website. There were definitely other things that I regretted wasting my time and money on, like bad business books. Never once did I regret paying for my hosting from the start or purchasing an easy to use page builder. Starting out these were huge costs for me. I didn't have any money coming in, but I knew this was the place to start. #lifeunboxedblog #websiteformomtrepreneur #makemoneyfromhome Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/create-a-website-on-your-own RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: You Need an Amazing Website: https://youtu.be/3AWT5LD-Bu0 What to do before You Start Building a Website to Make it Easier: https://youtu.be/olnYh93tnkY Building a Business Website without being a Web Programmer: https://youtu.be/QkwFhLaabEE Hosting: Bluehost https://geni.us/webhosting Siteground https://geni.us/webhosting-2 Divi Theme https://geni.us/DiviLink Create a Website if You are a Beginner: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZsaBnjpt3sCe081s5FtnZVJiRxSp6_rM Using the Divi Theme: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZsaBnjpt3sCvsIcK91_SWmSPOyiQB02z Researching as a Momtrepreneur: https://youtu.be/V1nE8IQrrzY Why You Don't Need a Niche: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZsaBnjpt3sAIDQzrO5v0mwZmNKfZXf8h Using SEO on Your Website: https://youtu.be/GEGTQ-hC7UQ Canva: https://partner.canva.com/Ry6eQN Coolors: https://coolors.co/ Paletton: https://paletton.com/ How to Create a Logo for Your Business: https://youtu.be/STm3xQQBukQ Dot-Grid Journals and Notebooks for Mom: https://www.amazon.com/Jodie-the-Mom/e/B097RQRRQ1?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1636206851&sr=8-1 ~~~ MOM BOSS 2.0 WORKBOOK Are you ready to break free from the 9–5, be your own boss, raise your kids, and enjoy your life? Download your free 20-page workbook and get started on your path to freedom. https://life-unboxed-blog.ck.page/73d633e72d CHECK OUT LIFE UNBOXED MERCHANDISE AND GET SOME GREAT MOM BOSS SWAG https://teespring.com/stores/life-unboxed-blog MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE. https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog ABOUT JODIE THE MOM: To learn more about Jodie, please visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-mom-work-from-home-mom/ To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/ Do you need a business website but don't know where to start. I can help. Visit my business website www.jodierperry.com for tailored solutions for your small business. FOLLOW JODIE: Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/ Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeunboxedblog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtim_brDQELfL7-EaIKdU1Q Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxe http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579 Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn’t love free stuff.

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. You don't want to miss this week's show. I chatted with a mom who started her business at 12-weeks pregnant. She has a great story of starting a business and becoming a booked-out podcast manager. Button: Reading Journals What Does it Mean to Not Lose Yourself as a Mom I wanted to really think through this statement. As moms, when we hear a statement like how to not lose yourself as a mom. We tend to react to it and nod our heads in agreement. But we don't necessarily dig deep into what that actually looks like. What does this mean and what does it actually look like? We are busy It doesn't matter if you have two kids or six kids. Motherhood is all about changing seasons, but it doesn't necessarily mean that the seasons bring rest. Each season brings a different kind of busyness. This happens because the kids need us. They need mom. A friend once told me that the reason she stayed out of trouble during her middle and high school years was her mom was there with milk and cookies after school. It doesn't matter how old your kids are, they still need mom. There are different seasons of momhood that bring different kinds of busyness. There are a lot of little things that overwhelm our days It can range from not so small things like the toddler putting stuff in her mouth (you can imagine that one), or just telling your kids AGAIN to put their stuff away. How many times a day do you say that to your kids? Put your books away, clean up your desk, feed the dog. I honestly just get tired of hearing myself say these things. You have all of these little things that tend to pile up and wear us down. When it comes to the big things, they can seem easier to handle. When it comes to the big drama, our adrenaline kicks in, we physically react, and we are ready to take on the world. But the constant drip, drip, drip of everyday saying the same things over and over again. It just gets exhausting. But wait, there's more So now you are mentally and physically exhausted. But wait there's more. We have juggling clients, juggling kids, and homeschool. I want to describe this in detail, so we can think through everything and to feel it as well. But I am not going to leave you without hope. This is not the place for drama, but a place to talk about the problem, think through it, and leave with a practical solution. You will always get a practical application, and you pick one to try it out. Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/how-to-not-lose-yourself-as-a-mom RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Rebel Mom Mug: https://life-unboxed-blog.creator-spring.com/listing/rebel-mom?product=1565 Rebel Mom Shirt: https://life-unboxed-blog.creator-spring.com/listing/rebel-mom?product=226 Take a Break: https://youtu.be/wcjhqvtz1Xk A Great Way to Make Money from Home: https://youtu.be/Ru-oWgo816g How to De-Stress Your Life: https://youtu.be/md5sVS1L2w8 3 Statements that will Change Your Life: https://youtu.be/WzoBwGIT43U Dot-Grid Journals and Notebooks for Mom: https://geni.us/Jodiethemom ~~~ MOM BOSS 2.0 WORKBOOK Are you ready to break free from the 9–5, be your own boss, raise your kids, and enjoy your life? Download your free 20-page workbook and get started on your path to freedom. https://life-unboxed-blog.ck.page/73d633e72d CHECK OUT LIFE UNBOXED MERCHANDISE AND GET SOME GREAT MOM BOSS SWAG https://teespring.com/stores/life-unboxed-blog MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE. https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog ABOUT JODIE THE MOM: To learn more about Jodie, please visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-mom-work-from-home-mom/ To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/ Do you need a business website but don't know where to start. I can help. Visit my business website www.jodierperry.com for tailored solutions for your small business. FOLLOW JODIE: Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/ Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeunboxedblog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtim_brDQELfL7-EaIKdU1Q Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxe http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579 Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn’t love free stuff.

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post and I was compensated for my time to review and write about CTCMath Homeschool Family Membership. All opinions are always my own. Thank you to CTCMath for sponsoring this post. For more information on sponsored posts, see my disclosure. Find out more: https://www.ctcmath.com/?tr_id=iHSN For more great momtrepreneur and homeschool content visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/ One online math program we've used is CTCMath and here's 5 reasons why I like CTCMath. Find out if CTCMath is a good fit for your family. 1. Homeschool family membership All of your kids get access to the curriculum for one price. This is a really big deal because I have a big family. When you need to purchase curriculum for 6 kids, it adds up quickly. There are also single user options. So you have a lot of choices when it comes to the membership. The founder is also a homeschool dad of 10 kids, so they can truly appreciate one family membership. I always like curriculum that is created by homeschool families because there is a better understanding of the joys and frustrations that parents experience as homeschoolers. 2. Online math tutorials…hands off for mom CTCMath is the whole package from tutorials, to worksheets, to assessments. It is a complete online math program from Kindergarten through calculus. And let's not forget all with one family membership. This truly gives you the ability to step out of the teacher role (if you want to), and you can be confident that your kids are learning. 3. One parent login, my favorite part This is where you see that your kids are learning. The parent login is my favorite part. You can also set it up to get weekly progress emails. So if you don't want to login every week, just check your email. I can see everyone's progress on one screen. This enables me to see their progress at a glance. I know if they need help or if they are doing great. It really simplifies things homeschooling multiple grades. Let's not forget how I feel about grading in general. I really hate grading. It might actually be an official phobia that I just made up. CTCMath does all the grading for you, which brings us to the next benefit. 4. Instant feedback It is hard to keep up with all the grading and giving feedback for all the subjects. And math is one of those subjects that really does require instant feedback. You get that with CTCMath. Mom sets the pass grade, whether you want it to be a 70 or 80, or whatever you want it to be. You get to tailor each student profile. You also set the number of attempts for the worksheet before the solution is seen. Kids get instant feedback so they can truly learn from their mistakes. With traditional math curriculums, my kids usually end up waiting a week or two for me to check the quizzes and tests. By that time they've moved on. Instant feedback is one of the greatest benefits to online math learning. 5. Kids can work at their own pace You don't have to buy multiple levels of math because in the homeschool family membership you have access to all the grades. So if they are ready to work ahead or need more practice. You don't need to buy another grade curriculum all grades are included in you membership. Since the homeschool family membership is for a full year, you can even do summer school. Sometimes kids just need that extra learning or they want to get ahead with math. This is a great online math program to use year round.

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 of a virtual assistant. #lifeunboxedblog #momtrepreneur #workingfromhomewithababy Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/way-to-make-money-from-home RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Prepare before You Leap into being a Virtual Assistant: https://youtu.be/9TtpS-PSc6w Start a Virtual Assistant Business: https://youtu.be/4Xt432qJX4M My Birthing Stories: https://youtu.be/zQpJ8tpf8XA Super Mom: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09WWCYR4J/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i4 Connect with Andria https://www.thesavvyvamama.com https://www.facebook.com/MamaTurnedMompreneur https://www.instagram.com/mamaturnedmompreneur/ Free Podcast Launch Guide: https://podcastlaunchfreebie.mamaturnedmompreneur.com/ Dot-Grid Journals and Notebooks for Mom: https://www.amazon.com/Jodie-the-Mom/e/B097RQRRQ1?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1636206851&sr=8-1 ~~~ MOM BOSS 2.0 WORKBOOK Are you ready to break free from the 9–5, be your own boss, raise your kids, and enjoy your life? Download your free 20-page workbook and get started on your path to freedom. https://life-unboxed-blog.ck.page/73d633e72d CHECK OUT LIFE UNBOXED MERCHANDISE AND GET SOME GREAT MOM BOSS SWAG https://teespring.com/stores/life-unboxed-blog MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE. https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog ABOUT JODIE THE MOM: To learn more about Jodie, please visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-mom-work-from-home-mom/ To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/ Do you need a business website but don't know where to start. I can help. Visit my business website www.jodierperry.com for tailored solutions for your small business. FOLLOW JODIE: Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/ Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeunboxedblog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtim_brDQELfL7-EaIKdU1Q Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxe http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579 Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn’t love free stuff.

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. What is Your Business Success Motivation It is confession time, last week I was really ready to just give it up. My finger was hovering over the delete button. I was going to delete my website, YouTube channel, social media accounts. It was all going to go. I was done. The only thing that stopped me was that I have already committed to posting a post later in the month. That was the only thing that stopped. I was bit of a low point. All the Advice for Business Success If you follow all the advice. The experts say that it takes 2-3 years for your business to gain traction, and 5 years to see serious money. For my virtual assistant business, it ramped up in two and half months, so it did not take this natural trajectory. With Life Unboxed, progress is slow. But if I want to look at it rationally, that is probably a good thing. At this point, I don't have the capacity to get super busy. On the other hand, who wants to be rational, I want to see a lot of growth. Progress is slow and steady as frustrating as that is. But then I found these quotes. "It's worth remembering that it is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change. Queen Elizabeth II "Consistency is what transforms from average to excellence. James Clear The One Thing You Need for Business Success Motivation I promised I would tell you the one thing you need for business success motivation, and here it is—consistency. Whether you are content creator, virtual assistant, or whatever you do. You need to be consistent with whatever is in your hands to do. I know this is not earth-shattering. Everyone says it. But it is one of those things that we need to hear again and again. How do you actually keep being consistent when you don't want to. Listen to the podcast or watch the show for practical tips to be consistent. Description Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/business-success-motivation/(opens in a new tab) RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Dot-Grid Journals and Notebooks for Mom: https://geni.us/Jodiethemom ~~~ MOM BOSS 2.0 WORKBOOK Are you ready to break free from the 9–5, be your own boss, raise your kids, and enjoy your life? Download your free 20-page workbook and get started on your path to freedom. https://life-unboxed-blog.ck.page/73d633e72d CHECK OUT LIFE UNBOXED MERCHANDISE AND GET SOME GREAT MOM BOSS SWAG https://teespring.com/stores/life-unboxed-blog MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE. https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog ABOUT JODIE THE MOM: To learn more about Jodie, please visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-mom-work-from-home-mom/ To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/ Do you need a business website but don't know where to start. I can help. Visit my business website www.jodierperry.com for tailored solutions for your small business. FOLLOW JODIE: Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/ Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeunboxedblog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtim_brDQELfL7-EaIKdU1Q Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxe http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579 Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn’t love free stuff.