Have you ever heard people say that real-life skills aren't taught in school? Well folks, things just got real in my son's second-grade class. His teacher's approach to helping children learn and understand concepts like applying for a job, keeping a job, paying rent, and being a decent person is … [Read more...]
Never Had I Ever… Before Children
Never Have I Ever: The entertaining (and slightly uncomfortable) way to learn about your friends Remember the good ole' days back in college, where you'd learn a lot about your friends through the drinking game Never Have I Ever? If you haven't played it before, here's the quick gist: You sit in … [Read more...]
Stepping Into the ‘LimeLight’ – Why I Joined LimeLight by Alcone
The article below was originally posted on the Cedar Rapids Marketplace by me, Cherie Edilson. I fell in love with the products and Cindy Lee's enthusiasm for them that I had to share this article with you on my own blog. Please see an update at the end of this article about why I joined LimeLight … [Read more...]
Free Blog Tools for Small Businesses and Bloggers
Starting a business or a blog? There are a few (mostly free) blog tools that you should know about. Tried and true- I am sharing with you the small business and blog tools I use each day/week. These save me a lot of time and frustrating moments, and I know they can help you too! Photos: Pixabay … [Read more...]
Using Our Talents For The Greater Good
On January 20th I mentioned to you that something new was coming.... That my husband and I started 'doing' and it lead us to something that can benefit many small local businesses in the Cedar Rapids, IA area. It is finally up and running and I am happy to share with you, our newest baby, the Cedar … [Read more...]
Giving What Was Left Of Me
I didn't recognize that woman in the mirror. I dropped my son off at school, and before pulling out of the parking lot I looked at myself in the rearview mirror. I was disappointed. Not because of my makeup or hair, but because my face looked so grumpy and unhappy. My face looked like a wrinkly … [Read more...]
Christy Wright’s 5 Excuses on What’s Stopping You From Starting a Business
Ya'll... (I'm channeling my inner Christy Wright)... she's so Wright, erm... RIGHT. Christy Wright is a sought-after speaker, a Certified Business Coach, and my virtual mentor. After attending her Business Boutique event this past November, I cannot get her words out of my head. She knows exactly … [Read more...]
Seems Everyone Has A Side Hustle, What’s Yours?
I'm Kinda Freaking Out If you are a follower of my blog, I usually write about starting something on the side. To just "start doing and see where it leads you". Well, folks.... my husband and I have been taking this advice as well. While we both have been "doing" something on the side for the past … [Read more...]
How a Craigslist Purchase Turned Into a Thriving Business For This Local Mom
Recently I had the opportunity to talk with a friend, and fellow entrepreneur, Lyndsey Wright of Lyndsey's PhotoCo. Knowing what I knew of her story into entrepreneurship, I asked her for an interview. For anyone who feels like they are stuck in a job they don't like or is struggling with being a … [Read more...]
25 Life Lessons For My Children
My child, growing up in today's world is going to be hard, at times, but those moments are necessary. In case I forget to impart any of these lessons to you in your lifetime, please remember these 25 things: You are special. You are so special and uniquely created to do something wonderful … [Read more...]