Simple Ways To Turn Your Home Into A More Productive Home-Office

Simple Ways To Turn Your Home Into A More Productive Home-Office

Image Credit Working from home or starting a home business means that your home will become a central part of your work life. Depending on the kind of work or the amount of space you have, working from home could mean operating from your kitchen, basement, or even bedroom. But no matter which part of your home you consider convenient to work from, the most important thing is to ensure that you organize your space in a way that brings out the best in you. So, are you considering remote working or turning your home into a home business? Here are some simple ways to set your home up to make you more productive.  Find your perfect working mood When it comes to working from…

Alternative Ways To Increase Your Income as a Stay at Home Mum

Alternative Ways To Increase Your Income as a Stay at Home Mum

Image by Anastasia Shuraeva from Pexels  Staying home to look after your growing children is an incredible full-time job, but the frustrating thing is that it doesn’t come with a paycheck. For some single-income families, this may come with several difficulties in attending to financial obligations.  The good news is, there are plenty of alternative ways to earn extra money without leaving the house. Here are some excellent ways to make and increase your income as a stay at home mum. Start a Blog Many people have a blog and are making some good hands-free income from Google AdSense, affiliate commissions, and sponsored advertisers. With your blog, you can choose when to write, what products to promote and pick the ads’ types to feature.  You…

Up Your Insta Food Photo Game

Up Your Insta Food Photo Game

The best camera you have is the one that you use the most. And while it might seem that Instagram is heaving with professional photos taken with a top-of-the-line DSLR – most of them aren’t. Your mobile phone, in most cases, can produce stunning food photos.  Here are some quick tips to take your food photos from a blurry mess to a beautiful dish.  Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash Grid setting Your phone has a grid setting, and this setting will help you to use the rule of thirds. You can use it to make sure your lines are straight, that you have equal spacing. For an Android/Galaxy you can check the settings in your photos, an iPhone has the grid on a toggle. …

Freelancing Essentials: The 3 Things You Need

Freelancing Essentials: The 3 Things You Need

The job losses associated with the seemingly never-ending Coronavirus pandemic has seen many people starting up a side hustle at home, or even going full throttle and starting up a business. Freelancing is becoming an increasingly popular option; you can do it around your current job and commitments, or you can do it full time. However, freelancing is not easy. Of course it isn’t; if it were, everyone would be doing it! It is something that can very easily become more than a job, taking over your life and consuming your every waking moment as you try to be the very best and make as much money as you can. If you are ill, you either power through and get on with it, or you…

Three Ways Working Moms Can Better Balance Work and Family

There are more moms than ever in the workforce. According to recent statistics, women make up half of all employees in the US, with four in ten homes in the country having a working mom. Being a mom that works full-time can lead to some feelings of guilt, as well as a lot of stress, as there are still things that you have to do once your day job has finished. Getting the balance between work and family can be tricky. The key to it is to focus on a plan, make sure that you get organized, and then find the right balance that works for you, between your profession and parenthood. With that in mind, here are some of the ways that you can…

Home Upgrades That Every Home Worker Should Make ASAP

Credit: Pixabay CC0 License If you’ve suddenly found yourself working from home on a more frequent basis, you are not alone. While you’ve done well to adjust to a new way of living, you cannot afford to let work life ruin your home life. It’s not fair on you, and it’s certainly not fair on your family. Completing the necessary home upgrade projects is the only way to regain control of the situation. Here are some of the things you need to establish ASAP. A Designated Workspace Working from the bed or sofa was fine when it looked as though this would be a temporary measure. Now that remote working is here to stay, it’s essential that you have a designated home office. Whether you’re…