Monday, December 31, 2007
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Work From Home: After-Hours Answering Service
Here's another job opportunity for the New Year:
Ansafone Communications is an answering service that hires people to work remotely from a home office. The website states this job comes with full benefits. Follow this link to the application page. Good luck!
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Working From Home: Not All Butterflies and Daisies
When I tell people I work from home, I often get some variation of: "Oh lucky you. Wish I could find something like that." And I do feel lucky to have the opportunity to make a living and also be available to my kids.But it's not all butterflies and daisies. There are some drawbacks to working from home, not the least of which is the impression by most folks, including my darling children at times, that if I'm home, I must not be really working. Also not uncommon is the assumption by others that because I work at home, I have more time to do the things they don't have time to do.
Which is why I have to share How to Make Working From Home Work for You by Carolyn Butler at Revolution Health. It's a great article on what working at home is really like, and has some great tips on how to make it work for you. Enjoy!
Friday, December 28, 2007
Another Year, New Resolutions
Christmas is over, and I've made it through once again. So much preparation for a day that flies by so quickly. Now it's time for after-Christmas sales and New Year's resolutions.Thinking back to last year's resolutions, I'm surprised to find I actually did keep some of them, though many fell by the wayside in the struggle of day-to-day life.
In the days ahead, I'll try to come up with some new resolutions, hopefully ones that will make my life better, healthier, and more productive. Some of them will be repeats from last year.
How about you? What are your hopes for the next year? What will you resolve to do differently? I'd love to hear from you.
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Work at Home Customer Service/Direct Sales
This is a telecommute job with ASI/Hot Potato Promotions. You need a home office with a land line, high-speed Internet and a computer. Check it out! This is from the job description on Yahoo Hot Jobs:
"ASI and its family of companies which includes Premier Health Savings Plan, Natures Beauty Bar, The Vitamin Shelf, The Medicine Counter, and Preferred Personal Care is currently seeking high energy individuals with strong communication skills for an entry level position collecting information from prospective clients."
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Work at Home as an Online Teacher
Sylvan is currently hiring online teachers and tech support, although I'm not sure if the tech positions are home-based. I understand it is a great company to work with. They are looking for certified teachers with at least two years of academic experience (teaching or as a substitute).
Here is the link on CareerBuilder. I don't know how long it will be up though. The link under Sylvan is to Sylvan's main employment page. Good luck!
Monday, December 24, 2007
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Work at Home: Convergys Still Hiring
Convergys is still hiring customer service agents in some states. I'm told it is a set schedule. Here's what you need:
A quiet place to work from your home
A noise-canceling USB headset
Cable or DSL high speed Internet access
A recent computer (specific requirements on the site)
This is a great company to work for. Good luck!
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Fun Christmas Sites for Children Updated
This is an earlier post. I've added a few more sites to this list, so I'm reposting.My kids and I had so much fun with a Christmas site I found a few days ago, where you can upload photos and put the heads of people (or animals, as my oldest did) on dancing elves.
And it was viral. They sent it to their friends, who sent one to their friends, who sent one to their friends - and on and on and on. It was a great way of spreading Christmas cheer.
So I got to wondering what else might be out there for kids (young and old) that might be fun. Here are some of the gems that I found. If a site was too heavy on advertising, I didn't include it. The Elf Yourself site is the one my kids and I had so much fun with. Have fun!
Norad Tracks Santa
North Pole Dancing
Elf Yourself
Jan Brett's Coloring Pages
Billy Bear 4 Kids Christmas Fun
Kids' Turn Central Christmas Corner
All Things Christmas: Dress the Snowman
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Work at Home Mom Christmas Party
One of the obvious disadvantages of working at home is the lack of social interaction with coworkers. And never is this more underscored than during the holidays. While most people have big office holiday parties to look forward to, Christmas and New Years can pass uneventfully for those who telecommute.
So I was thinking I should put together a recipe, so to speak, for a Work at Home Mom's Christmas Party. And here it is:
Work at Home Mom Christmas Party
Ingredients:
First make sure you've wrapped a special present for yourself. Make sure it's something expensive. Label it to: me, from: me.
Throw up a winter screen saver. (My favorites are the ones with falling snow.)
Put your favorite Christmas CD in your hard drive and turn up the volume.
Break out the goodies (This would be anything you normally wouldn't allow yourself to eat or drink.)
Gather together the dog, the cat, or other available living creature in the house (costume is optional).
Directions: Imbibe.
P.S. Don't forget to make a photocopy of some body part you can then forward as an attachment to your friends. Lampshades as head gear are optional. Enjoy!
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Christmas by the Sea
One day when I'm fabulously rich - and yes, I have to believe that day will actually come - I'm going to enjoy Christmas in a tiny cottage that looks out on the ocean, maybe a classic Victorian. I've always wanted to live by the sea, to be able to look out the window and see its wide expanse every day.That's why my house by the sea must have beautiful, practical windows like these at Anglian Home Improvements, windows that are double weather sealed and are both top and side opening. Anglian has been making high quality replacement windows for 35 years. That's just one of the reasons that their windows are among the world's best-selling.
And they're designed with lower energy cost in mind. So on stormy winter nights, I'll be snug and warm under the covers in my little home by the sea. (Hey, stick with me here. I've got to have my dreams.)
Best of all, Anglian's replacement windows are all custom built and come with a 10-year guarantee. Visit their website and see the full range of replacement windows available. I promise you'll be inspired to imagine your own little house by the sea - or in the mountains, or out in the desert. It's your fantasy. The sky's the limit.
Work at Home Opportunity: GE Call Center
Here is GE's Job Search page. This one may not be up for long. Click on search by location, Charlotte, NC. They are hiring work at home customer service agents. This is a part-time position working 20 hours a week. Good luck!
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Work at Home Job Legal Research Assistant
This one looks interesting. They require research and writing experience, plus access to Lexis/Nexis for Virginia case and statutory materials. It is part-time, and it is a telecommuting position. It's on craigslist, so it may not be up long. Good luck!
Monday, December 17, 2007
A Guy's Dream Christmas: NASCAR Driving School
With a little over a week to go until Christmas, most of us have at least gotten started on our Christmas shopping. But there's always somebody on my list who it's impossible to buy for. You know him. He already has everything he wants or needs, and if you ask him what he would like for Christmas, he'll just say, "Don't get me anything. I don't need anything."
Well, I have the perfect gift, the one he'll remember for the rest of his life, the one that will absolutely make this Christmas his best Christmas ever. Give him a once in a lifetime experience by buying him a package at Dale Jarrett's NASCAR Driving School.
It is, without a doubt, a gift your special guy will never forget. He'll drive a car that was actually driven in NEXTEL Cup competition, at speeds of up to 165 mph. Of course, a certified instructor rides in the passenger seat as a spotter. But he'll be in full control.
There are numerous packages and dates to fit every budget and schedule, and gift certificates can also be purchased which allow your guy to pick the NASCAR driving experience of his dreams. This is a great gift for husbands, uncles - even sons, if they're 18 years or older.
Make this Christmas the one he'll be talking about for years to come. Give him his fantasy. Make him a NASCAR driver.
Friday, December 14, 2007
Christmas Peppermint Bark Recipe
I've been looking all over town for some peppermint bark this Christmas, and I finally found some last night at Trader Joe's. A tin of peppermint bark is $9.99, which isn't bad. But it seemed to me that it might be cheaper to make, so I started looking today on the Internet.
I found several easy recipes for peppermint bark. But this is my favorite. I found it at The Domestic Goddess. These would make great Christmas gifts. Enjoy!
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Work at Home Opp with Divora Design Group
Based on the online description, this sounds like primarily a work from home opportunity. It is with Divora Design Group, which is a Web development and design group that "helps real estate professionals & businesses create a professional image, target more clients, and increase revenues through custom, high-end website solutions."
Responsibilities include:
* selling via phone & in person meetings
* some cold calling and networking
* meeting sales goals
* keeping abreast of existing and future products and services
Requirements include:
* strong writing and excellent communication skills
* computer, Internet access, and phone
* a professional demeanor
Good luck!
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Blogging Job with b5media
Just saw that b5media is looking for a blogger for an existing pain management blog, HelpMyHurt.com, and for an existing eating disorder blog, BreakingtheMirror.com. If you enjoy blogging and have an interest or expertise in these subjects, apply here.
Christmas Sugar Cookie Mittens
Just stumbled across these at the Better Homes and Gardens site. They're absolutely adorable and something Christmas-y and winter-y at the same time. I've yet to perfect crisp, non-burned sugar cookies. But I may just have to give it another go. These are too cute!
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Christmas Tree and Wreath Ideas with Free Pictures
We went out in the freezing cold last night and got our Christmas tree. It's a fat, little Frazier Fir. And now it's sitting in my living room, plainly waiting for me to put on the lights and decorations and make it beautiful. Thinking I might spice it up this year, I did buy a few new decorations for the tree.But if you're like me, decoratively challenged, you should check out RemodelingMySpace.com. The site has some great ideas for Christmas trees and wreaths. They're even offering free Christmas tree pictures for your website, blog, or Christmas-themed project.
I was blown away by the decorated Christmas trees. I can't imagine the amount of work that went into them. I especially liked the pinecone wreath here, though it may be a little beyond my capabilities.
Who knows? With such inspiration, I might get a wild hair and attempt my own wreath creation.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Online Tutor Job Opportunities
There are lots of great online tutoring opportunities listed here at SmartThinking.com. Tutors can work from any place with Internet access. You must have FlashPlayer, which can be freely downloaded off the Web.
In addition, the website states that "all tutors must successfully complete E-structor® Certification -- an online, discipline specific training program. The training programs are 10-15 hours in length. They consist of self-paced and guided online modules which are facilitated through our website." Check it out!
