It’s cold & flu season and it’s also busy season here at CentsibleLife HQ. It seems like a recipe for disaster every year. The fourth quarter is always the busiest time of year for my work, and also happens to be the time when inevitably someone in the family or I gets sick. Sometimes we […]
8 Small Business Ideas For Teens
Do you have teens at home? We do, too. Most typical jobs (cashiers, clerks, etc.) require more experience and a lot more flexibility than many teens have. And if you’re on the younger end of teens-forget it. So instead of a typical job we found some ways they can earn some extra cash using their […]
What Can You Deduct On Taxes When You’re Self-Employed?
Self-employed folks like me dread tax time for the most part. When your income fluctuates it can hard to pin down exactly how much you owe in taxes. It’s also a big job to track your expenses and what you can deduct on your tax return. It can all be rather confusing if you try […]
Small Business Printables for Bloggers & Freelancers
As a freelancer and blogger I often find that typical budgets and business documents don’t work for me. I end up creating my own custom Excel sheets and small business printables that I use throughout the year to keep my business organized. Learn more: How To Survive A Sick Day When You Have To Work […]
Summer Break Best Laid Plans
Summer break is upon the Whalen household and with it the usual juggling of work, home, and life has become more like juggling knives…flaming knives. Planning to work around the kids means either getting up early or going to bed late while sneaking in emails, phone calls, and bits of work here and there. It’s […]
How to Stay Organized when you Work at Home
One of the biggest challenges of working at home is staying organized. Not only do you have to ignore the laundry that needs washing, but you have to find a way to stay organized and on top of things amidst the chaos of home life. It can be a challenge for all of us, […]
What are the ‘Mommy Wars’ Really About?
The ‘Mommy Wars’ are a common theme in the media. Most women (and men) I know roll their eyes at the term, but are the ‘Mommy Wars’ real? In a recent nationwide survey conducted by MORE Magazine and Citi’s Women & Co both women and men gave some surprising answers about the Mommy Wars. But, […]
Men save $850,000 more than women, and what you can do about it
According to a recent study by SaveUp.com men save nearly $850,000 more than women. Shocking isn’t it? That’s a huge number, and one that’s not easy for us to wrap our heads around. At first glance you may think that it’s because women earn less, or that we spend more than men, however, that’s not […]
How to Balance Your Work-at-Home Life with Your “Real”Life
This is part of the Work from Home Series I started in response to questions I get about how I manage my time and obligations with my family life and businesses. Today’s post is a guest post from Sharon a busy mom of 6 who shares ideas for moms on getting your household organized, using […]
Work at Home: Energy & Money Saving Tips
This is guest post from Jessica Cohen who blogs at Found the Marbles, a look at social good, life and paying it forward. Connect with her on Twitter @FoundtheMarbles. Read her full bio below. This is part of the Work from Home Series I started in response to questions I get about how I manage […]
