hmmmmm a success business-wise this week? That's a hard one. I try hard to get everything done and out the door including items to the shop.
This week I would have to say that getting stock to the shop this week is my success. That may sound simple to most people but for me it's huge.
It means that, 10 car seat covers, 5 outfits with tutu, onesie and bows to match and other odds and ends that I get finished or that the shop needs.
What do you consider a success this week?
About 6 weeks ago I started a program called Thrive it is by a company called Level. I have seen a few of my friends use but I was still on the fence.
At the vendor show, I met a woman who has been using the products since before you could buy them in Canada. She gave me a free trial. She said I likely wouldn't notice a difference for about a month or so because I wanted the product for energy not for reducing appetite.
Turns out a few days in and I started to notice I was having an easier time getting out of bed in the morning, even on the days when the kids had a rough night before. I decided I would buy a month and go from there.
I ordered and am now onto my second order.
For me they have made a huge difference in the energy levels unless of course, the weather has caused me to have a migraine then I am pretty much SOL.
It's a three-step program starting with a vitamin capsule that you take with 200ML of water before you do anything else. I take it when I get to the kitchen usually within 5mins of me opening my eyes. Some people take it before they even step out of bed. Each daily package comes with 2 capsules, you can take both at the same time, you start out with one and move up to two or you can stick with one. Whatever works best for you. For me, one is where I am at.
Step 2 is the pre/probiotic shake. I have tried chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and apple pie. Apple pie is my favourite. Let me start by saying I have what is called a spastic bowel, this means that I can feel food digest, bowel movements can be extremely painful for the intestines. Sometimes I can go a week without getting the urge to go. Since about 2 weeks in I haven't missed a day of having a bowel movement. This is big for me as my whole life I have had these issues. You mix the shake with water or milk. I use water. I also add a bit of ice because they taste horrible warm. You can do half the package mix or the whole package. You can start with half and move up to using the full package. I use half a package and that is what works for me.
Step three is my favourite part because it uses "mom science" I am sure a real scientist came up with it before a mom did but it's what moms say. You absorb most of your nutrients through your skin. They are vitamin "stickers" that you place on your skin. They come in lots of colours and designs. Don't place it in the same spot twice. It allows your body to take in vitamins all day long and not just while it is being absorbed through your digestive tract.
I will add the videos that I do every morning showing the products use. I don't sell the product but if you want the information of the amazing lady who does I would be more than happy to give it to you!
It truly has made a world of difference for me and for my life!
With each new week, we cover a topic the kids choose. We are also covering a new life skill each week.
Tennis wasn't an easy topic to get anything for when it comes to little kids. So I made do with what I could find.
Week 1: C's choice Tennis. Life Skill: Helping Set the table
Day 1: Workbooks, Tennis video, book, Tennis worksheet, game, reading, sight words, writing book.
Day 2: Work Sheets, Tennis video, book, Tennis craft, game, reading, sight words, learning application.
Day 3: Workbooks, Tennis video, tennis worksheet, book, game, reading, sight words, writing book.
Day 4: Worksheets, Tennis video, book, game, reading, sight words, learning application.
Day 5: Workbooks, Tennis video, book, game, reading, sight words, writing book.
We use a few learning applications and they alternate between them. Homer, Khan Kids, adventure academy, and ABC mouse.
The packs of worksheets I use come from different sources, Pinterest, google, teachers, pay teachers, Canadian Curriculum books that are subject-based.
The past month I have been using my willpower and pretty much just the fact that it has now become routine to get my workout and yoga in every day.
What my workout looks like:
Each week I 5 more reps to each exercise. I use upbeat playlists to keep my pace moving.
10 normal squats
10 pile squats
10 narrow squats
10 sumo squats
10 squat to knee up
10 per side alternating hip dips
10 in and outs
10 sit-ups
10 reverse crunches
10 per side Russian twists
Yoga! I use a different playlist each day and a different mantra depending on what I need at that moment. My yoga movements are harder to explain than my workout so I am just going to say use an easy one from Pinterest and take it slow.
Plus I get in 10,000 or more steps a day and do two walks with the kids and dogs!
Music makes me move, feel, think, cry.
My music tastes are very unique and I use mainly Spotify for listening. I have a different playlist for pretty much everything. One of the "catch-all" playlists is called Liked Songs. I have 1011 songs on this playlist.
This is it on random play: Top 10
Where are U now by Skrillex: I dont even know why this song is on here other than it has a good beat unless of course you have a migraine and then at that point, it would be just hell.
Tomboy by Miranda Lambert: this is a newer song I have added to my playlist. I like almost everything by her. I have a child or two who are "tomboys". I grew up building, playing climbing with the best of the boys, I have never worn make-up or dresses.
Hell by Squirrel Nut Zippers: What was I thinking when I added this to my playlist? It has a neat beat.
Criminal Minded by boogie down productions: What is this? Who is this? How did they get on my list?
GDFR by flo rida: I like the beat of this song but that's about it.
Honey, I'm Good by Andy Grammer: apparently, Spotify is not feeling my mood today lol. This is one song I do like and so do the kids.
Yeah Boy by Kelsea Bellerini: I like a lot of her songs.
Problem by Ariana Grande: Does anyone not like her music? I love the beat, it makes me want to move and sing.
Chainsaw by the band perry: I like them and their music.
Even flow by Peral Jam: yup they are on the list too. Who doesn't know this song and love it?
Ya, I wasn't kidding when I said my playlist has a little bit of everything, although I am not sure how some of those songs got on the list. So strange!
Every 6 months I sit down and I make a homeschool plan with the best of intentions. Towards the end of the 6 months, it is me not putting as much effort into what I had planned and the kids bored with the plan.
Once again it is September and once again I have a plan. Yes, I am doomed to repeat this process for the next 15 years and I am just fine with that. With each new week, we cover a topic the kids choose. We are also covering a new life skill each week.
Week 1: H's choice Reindeer. Life Skill: Washing dishes
Day 1: Workbooks, reindeer video, book, reindeer song, game, reading, sight words, writing book.
Day 2: Work Sheets, reindeer video, book, game, reading, sight words, learning application.
Day 3: Workbooks, reindeer video, reindeer craft, book, game, reading, sight words, writing book.
Day 4: Worksheets, reindeer video, book, game, reading, sight words, learning application.
Day 5: Workbooks, reindeer video, reindeer body parts, book, game, reading, sight words, writing book.
The book we are reading a page from each day can be found here.
Games we play vary between letter sound bingo, math bingo, puzzles etc.
The writing book I use for them can be found here.
We use a few learning applications and they alternate between them. Homer, Khan Kids, adventure academy, and ABC mouse.
The packs of worksheets I use come from different sources, Pinterest, google, teachers, pay teachers, Canadian Curriculum books that are subject-based.
I wasn't planning on doing a lot of business posts on the blog because I don't use it for business, however, some of the things I want to post on my business page are way too long for just a Facebook post.
Over here I am trying to think of it as just more content to post have on my blog.
Every business has important tools that use on pretty much a daily basis, mine is no different.
I can't say I have a favourite tool but I do have one that has made my life easier and added so much to our business. It is our sublimation printer. This allows us to put images directly on shirts, mugs, keychains, shot glasses, hats, and SOOOOOO much more.
There is one downside to doing this. It has to be HIGH poly count for fabric items and have a special coating for hard surfaces such as mugs.
A tool that no one mentions but is a great help to our business is Facebook ads. I purchase these a few times a year and they have created a lot of business for us.
There are a million other tools that I
use daily such as my phone, my laptop, special software, the mug press
(I love that thing), a cutting machine, scissors, and so many more that
it is excessive to add them all. OH can't forget the TV it keeps me
company while working long hours!
Business or not do you have any tools that you love?
