TGIF! What a day! We went to the Mom Show today. About 1,000 moms attended the 4 shows shot at the Southcentre Mall in Calgary. It is hosted by Catherine Marion and Laurie Gelman.
Catherine is a mother of four children and former co-host of Daytime on Rogers Television in Ottawa. Laurie, mother of two, was a former correspondent on the Early Show on CBC and correspondent for ABC’s Good Morning America.
I have to admit I was a little nervous about the idea of being in an audience full of children including mine and how they would keep it all under control. After all, when I brought my kids to even see Barney they were pretty restless after only 30 minutes and the Mom Show taping could last about two hours.
But it worked. They got everyone’s energy up with the cheering and constant prizes for both moms and children. We even learned a few tips like using yogurt for softer hair and a honey-brown sugar face scrub. Cool. My kids were so energized by the end of the taping that it took a few hours to wind down. It was a good Friday in the day in the life of a WAHM.
Check out the show on September 11 airing, because we will be there. I even asked a question about finding balance as a WAHM. Cheers! K.
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Some days I feel like jumping through the phone or computer and physically shaking people’s heads.
“Just tell me what I have to do so I can just start making tomorrow,” they demand. What?!
Now, it would be different if they already had an established list and background in the industry but they wouldn’t be asking me this question in the first place if they did.
It takes study, work and sacrifice to learn anything in this business. I work almost every night and day on our lunch breaks in between running my dayhome. Unless I am out and about with my children because they are of course, number one!
I work or study on the weekends, skip television, events, etc. to learn what others know and I don’t. I love it and I have a passion for it, so the sacrifices are no skin off my back. But everyone is after the get rich quick scheme. But even with as much knowledge as Brad and I have acquired, we still probably know about a quarter of what people like Jack Humphrey and Rick Butts know which is why we study them.
Yet, I still get calls from people who believe they are going to start immediately earning and I suppose they expect to absorb whatever knowledge we know by osmosis.
We say, “Okay let’s get started, make appointments for what times you want to get going, but start before you even plan to begin your home business. Despite what you hear, the people who actually make money over night have already studied their field for months or even years before you did. Make no mistake, you are not going to just add water and it will grow.” Even plants need nuturing and loving and coaching from others who have already made a great deal of the same mistakes you have made. And take it one day at a time.
ASD recently released a shopping site as another form of income and told ASD members they would also earn money on Google clicks. Now, as some of you may know, people can not be encouraged to click on Google ads as this would be considered click fraud. Because of this, ASD immediately stopped this program and have re released a new shopping site. I will give you more info tomorrow. I apologize for any inconvenience.
I get to be home with my children while making money and being able to celebrate Independence Day while living in another country. The kids learn about each country’s independence and that’s important to Brad and I. We had a wonderful day at a picnic and playing with the whole family and of course a new barbecue to kick off the summer!
Working from home with my children enables me to be with them and enjoy the summer. I couldn’t imagine having to work inside an office while my children were enjoying the summer with someone else. No way, this is how life should be, in my world at least. Though working for myself can sometimes be a lot of work, (I can be a tough boss ), this is the ultimate payoff.
In Calgary it’s also the beginning of Stampede week, so there is lots in store for pancake breakfasts, rodeo, dancing in the streets, cowboys, shows and festivals for the next 9 days.
I hope you’re enjoying your summer to the fullest. Cheers! Kelly
Being an American Mom living in Canada with children who are considered citizens of both countries, my husband Brad (he is Canadian) and I tend to celebrate both holidays so our children can learn to celebrate for both of their countries and learn about the history. Of course, at this stage of the game, our children are more likely enthusiastic at twice the celebrations just for the parties!
So here are some links to learn more about Canada Day, July 1.
“Frequently referred to as “Canada’s birthday,” particularly in the popular press, the occasion marks the joining of the British colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province of Canada into a federation of four provinces (the Province of Canada being divided, in the process, into Ontario and Quebec) on July 1, 1867. However, though Canada is regarded as having become a kingdom in its own right on that date, the British Parliament at first kept limited rights of political control over the new country, which were shed by stages over the years until the last vestiges were ended in 1982, when the Constitution Act patriated the Canadian constitution. Canada Day thus differs from Independence Day celebrations in other countries in that it does not commemorate a clear-cut date of complete independence.”
Many people assume that summer is an off season in the networking world and take the season as a an excuse to slack or summer vacation.
Vacation? Who needs a stinkin’ vacation?!
The way I see it, summer is the perfect time to be networking because of this exact thinking! While the other slackers are, well slacking, you can take advantage of all the networking you can. Think about it, summer time is a great time to network not only on the phone but face to face at barbecues, summer festivals and weekends at the beach. And don’t forget to follow up! We have found that when we are following up with people in the summer we are often the only people who do.
Even when you are flying off to visit your family you tend to meet people in the airport, airplane and place of destination. Think about it. If you really are a networker, even if the majority of the time online, you are still prone to talking to people, it’s our nature. And summer is the time when people are usually more open to talking to others and open to new opportunities. So take advantage of it.
Another great part about networking in the summer is that it’s more casual and you don’t have to wear a suit, which is my thing. If I could get away with being barefoot, shorts and a cute top all year around I would. ;) You obviously still want to look your best, but don’t overdo it and just relax and have fun!
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I just received this latest email from the company and wanted to share a part of it with you:
“ASD ENTERS INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH GOOGLE FOR NEW CONSUMER SITE Months ahead of schedule Google and ASD Offer Universe are now teaming up to show Google ads on the site. Google, after seeing all of the major advertisers already being shown on ASD Offer Universe agreed to enter into a relationship with ASD. This is a huge development because ASD is PAID every time someone just CLICKS on one of the Google ads on the top of each category page. You, as an ASD member can now simply click on the Google ads without even having to buy a thing or fill out a lead and ASD is paid. The payment for each click can be as high as $5.00 a click.”
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TGIF! What a day! We went to the Mom Show today. About 1,000 moms attended the 4 shows shot at the Southcentre Mall in Calgary. It is hosted by Catherine Marion and Laurie Gelman.
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