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...]
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...]
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...]
How Well Do You Know Yourself?
It has been said that you must know yourself before you wreck yourself. Hmm... maybe that's not exactly the quote, but it should be. Knowing who you are deep down in your core and what makes you tick, is a scary good feeling. Have you ever looked into the mirror and just stared at yourself? … [Read more...]
A Christmas (Reading) List for the Budding Entrepreneur
Are you are like me? Do you have a fire burning inside of you to do something big, significant, or life-changing? Maybe your aspirations are more personal and you just want to start, create, or do something for yourself. If so, what are you doing about it? Have you taken steps recently that will … [Read more...]
Your Work Is Meaningful
If you are working a 9-5 that you loathe, finding the meaning in the work that you do will be hard. What exactly is it that you do not like? Is it the job itself, the company, or your boss? We have conflict within ourselves when we put time towards something that we do not value. Maybe you're … [Read more...]