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July 6th, 2008

Check Out Yvonne Russell’s Writing Blog For Great Writing Advice

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Since we’re discussing writing and publishing this month, I’d like to tell you about a writing resource…my co-blogger’s blog, Grow Your Writing Business. Yvonne Russell has a great deal of information there for writers.
Most weekends, Yvonne features the Writer’s Cafe where you’ll encounter lively discussions about various writing and blogging topics.
As well as being […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment

July 2nd, 2008

Fourth of July Activities to Keep Business Owners’ Tots & Teens Busy

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As the Fourth of July approaches, many communities will hold parades and fireworks. However, you also may want quieter activities for youngsters at home…to keep them busy over the long weekend, especially if your business is open.
Why not check out some of those at One Book Two Book, where I’m a co-blogger.

Fourth […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment

July 1st, 2008

Brenda Avadian Adds Value to Drawing for Finding the Joy in Alzheimer’s

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Brenda Avadian, editor and publisher of Finding the Joy in Alzheimer’s, has added value to the drawing for a copy of this book over at Alzheimer’s Notes.
“What a GREAT IDEA to bring JOY to overwhelmed caregivers.
As the editor and publisher of the Finding the JOY series, I’ll add even […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

June 29th, 2008

Productivity Tips for Home Business Owners with Families

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Whenever youngsters are home from school, it’s often challenging for moms and dads (and even grandparents) to continue operating their home businesses, keeping up deadlines, filling product orders, waiting on customers.
I’ve worked worked at home businesses with two generations of youngsters swirling around me…first my daughter and her cousins, now my grandchildren and grand nieces […]

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June 28th, 2008

Contest/Drawing for Alzheimer’s Book at Alzheimer’s Notes

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Perhaps you’re juggling your home business with caring for an Alzheimer’s parent. If you need inspiration and encouragment, Finding the Joy in Alzheimer’s, edited by Brenda Avadian may help you find a bright spot midst frustration.
Check out the drawing for this book at Alzheimer’s Notes, where I’m a co-blogger, for rules and for […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment

June 27th, 2008

Travel “Green” On Your Business & Family Jaunts

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Traveling “green,” without harming the environment has become very popular. Liz Lewis, my co-blogger at Alzheimer’s Notes, writes a very interesting and informative new blog on this topic at b5media, Traveling the Green Way.
Going “green,” traveling “green,” wearing “green”, in fact, anything “green” that helps save the environment has become a very popular word. […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

June 25th, 2008

Do You Have Work You Can Take To The Beach?

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 It’s Beach Week over at One Book Two Book.  So home business moms and dads, who need some ideas for the youngsters or who want to relax at the beach, too, stop by and see what we and Camp Weary Parent have in mind.
Taking Your Work to the Beach
When our daughter was […]

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June 24th, 2008

A Quilt for my Social Media Photo

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The big question mark looms there instead of my photo on social media sites. So my granddaughter is helping me rectify that.
As she showed me the pictures she’d taken of her quilts, I thought, “That’s it! I’ll have a quilt photo instead of the question mark. This is characteristic of me because I […]

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June 23rd, 2008

Susan Gunelius Explores The Harry Potter Marketing Phenomenon

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I’ve often wondered about the marketing behind the Harry Potter phenomenon that caused a book to skyrocket to sales and an author to fame to the point where it has taken on a life of itself. I imagined there was superb marketing strategy behind it that caught the market and readers at the right […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 2 comments

June 21st, 2008

Graduation Time - Starting Home Businesses In A Changing Economy

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In today’s changing economy, with graduates looking for jobs, I’ve found a number of them considering home businesses. They are venturing into the “real world” of earning a living. It’s a time for new beginnings.
While giving thought to developing a home business, you probably will be working as an employee for someone else […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 2 comments

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