If you followed the Momtrepreneur Life Coffee Chat, then you know that I am in the creative throes of writing a book. And not just any book. It is a book that takes all the ideas of "the right way" to do things and turns them upside down. Things like chasing your dreams and how success is defined. It is a book that gives moms permission to be a rebel mom and not fit into someone else's idea of how to work and school.  

This is a bit of a different post. I wanted to share a short excerpt from the book to give you a taste of what's to come. This is a very small excerpt on how success is defined. Enjoy!

Let's talk success stories, the reality of success, and there is no such thing as an overnight success.  

Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/how-is-success-defined/

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

Momtrepreneur Life Coffee Chat
Chasing Your Dreams
Riding the Emotional Rollercoaster of Building a Business 

Dot-Grid Journals and Notebooks for Mom: https://www.amazon.com/Jodie-the-Mom/e/B097RQRRQ1?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1636206851&sr=8-1

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Some of the most common advice I hear, when it comes to a virtual assistant business is to niche or specialize. The idea being that if you have more specialized skills then you can charge more as a virtual assistant. 

Did you know that you can charge more as a virtual assistant without finding the elusive niche or that specific thing you are supposed to be special at?

Show notes and links: 

https://lifeunboxed.blog/charge-more-as-a-virtual-assistant/

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

How to Start a Business without a Niche
The Emotional Stages of Building a Business
Trap of Managing Information
How to be Successful as a Generalist 

Dot-Grid Journals and Notebooks for Mom: https://www.amazon.com/Jodie-the-Mom/e/B097RQRRQ1?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1636206851&sr=8-1

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To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit: 

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Do you think about joining a homeschooling co-op, but you aren't sure how you can contribute? Are you fresh out of ideas for a co-op class? There is good news! You can easily create a class that you will love to teach and will be fun for kids too.

And if you are hesitating because you don't feel like you have anything to give. Let me tell you mom, you do. Share your knowledge and gifts. You have something to contribute.

Show notes, links and sample schedule: 

https://lifeunboxed.blog/how-to-teach-a-homeschooling-co-op-class/

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

But What About Socialization: Social Opportunities for Kids: https://lifeunboxed.blog/but-what-about-socialization-social-opportunities-for-kids/

Find a local homeschool co-op: https://hslda.org/content/orgs/

Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists

Getting to Know the World's Greatest Composers

Getting to Know the World's Greatest Inventors

Getting to Know the U.S. Presidents

Acrylic paint

Watercolor pencils

Soft pastels

Oil pastels

Watercolors

Clay

3 Little Pigs

Popsicle sticks

Engineering design process: https://www.twi-global.com/technical-knowledge/faqs/engineering-design-process

The Lego Ideas Book

Legos

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There is so much advice out there when you are starting a blog. But there is some common advice that is constantly stated, but rarely helpful.

This is the momtrepreneur life coffee chat. I am Jodie the Mom, a successful virtual assistant and homeschool mom. Yes, I have been doing both for years. Last week's show was about moms no good very bad day, so I've just been going through the steps that I put in that show. Yes, it has been one of THOSE days. 

What is the one think you hate to hear, but everyone says it all the time?

Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/starting-a-blog/

 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

Hello Moms
Mom's No Good Very Bad Day
The Trap of Managing Information
Journals
Homeschool resources
History Timeline Notebook
History Timeline Notebook (Digital Download)

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I have a mom confession to make. I love to learn. I love research and the process of gathering and managing information. I have a great idea for a book, but I confess I am more excited about doing the research then I am about writing the book (at this point anyway). It is totally possible for me to stay in research mode and never write a line of the manuscript. And I would be totally happy with this outcome.

Tumbling down the rabbit hole of information is one of my favorite things to do. It is a trap that I am more than willing to fall into. The problem with gathering and managing information if you feel like you are making progress in your business or with a blog, without actually doing the things to move it forward.

 Researching and managing information is like a warm fuzzy blanket. It is comfortable and soothing. It makes you feel like you are doing something without actually doing the hard part—putting yourself out there to see if you will succeed or fail. 

Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/managing-information

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

Launch Your Successful Work from Home Business
Virtual Assistant Business
How to Start a Virtual Assistant Business
The Secret to My Success
Notebook for Introvert
The Emotional Stages of Running a Business
What to do before You Start Building a Website to Make it Easier
How to Create a Website for Beginners
Divi for Beginners
Divi Theme

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 Today we are unboxing our Timberdoodle Elite Kindergarten curriculum. Come along as we take a peek at what's inside.

This is the momtrepreneur life coffee chat where I give you a behind the scenes look at life as a homeschool and work from home mom. In an earlier show, I talked about why I am terrified of teaching kindergarten, I did mention that we would be using the Timberdoodle curriculum for kindergarten.

Why Timberdoodle Curriculum?
As I was watching my then four-year-old do pre-K. I noticed that he was more engaged when he had hands-on activities. Since, this is my first time actually starting homeschool in kindergarten, I wanted a curriculum that he would be excited to use and that was very hands-on.

Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/timberdoodle-curriculum

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

I am terrified of teaching kindergarten: https://youtu.be/LpuzYLTx1_k
How to Pick the Best Homeschool Curriculum: https://youtu.be/PAtdd3Xr6Pw

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To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit: 

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I am sharing with you the most exciting day of the school year—the last day of homeschool!

This momtrepreneur life coffee chat is a little different. I am out of the studio, and I am going to show you how we wrap up the last day of homeschool.

We are going to clear out all the curriculum and post it to sell. No, I don't keep my curriculum. It is the last day of homeschool and I am going to organize the classroom and clean up my home office while I'm at it.

 We have to make room for new curriculum so everything must go!

Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/last-day-of-homeschool

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

Conquer the World T-Shirt: https://life-unboxed-blog.creator-spring.com/listing/step-1-coffee-step-2-conquer-p?product=266

Homeschool Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZsaBnjpt3sBQSJj82mgJG9KwoheFAXMj

Dot-Grid Journals and Notebooks for Mom: https://www.amazon.com/Jodie-the-Mom/e/B097RQRRQ1?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1636206851&sr=8-1

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This is a different post. I sat down with fellow mom and mom coach, Darlene Morant. We talked about living your best mom life and how she had to shift from her fantasy of being a mom to the reality of it. We talked about how she shifted, even her career, so it is more centered around help moms.

We get into everything when it comes to living your best mom life—birth stories, kids, best advice for moms.

Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/best-mom-life/

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

Darlene Morant on Instagram, Sit and Spill: https://www.instagram.com/darlene.morant/

Website: Www.hatersbedamned.com

My Birthing Stories: https://youtu.be/zQpJ8tpf8XA

Dot-Grid Journals and Notebooks for Mom: https://www.amazon.com/Jodie-the-Mom/e/B097RQRRQ1?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1636206851&sr=8-1

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To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit: 

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For this week's coffee chat we are going to talk about how to go on vacation as a mompreneur.

Last week, I did not post a coffee chat because we were on vacation. I wanted to share what we did and inspire you to plan your next epic vacation with your family.

The momtrepreneur life coffee chat is a time to pull back the curtain on life as a momtrepreneur. As a homeschooling mom of 6, ages 2-16, we are in the middle of it all. This is a time for us to just get real.

Before we get into the topic at hand, remember to check out The Wild Ride of Momtrepreneurs: The Secret to My Success and What to do for Summer. We are finishing school this week, woohoo, so this is the perfect show.

Grab your coffee, throw your hair up, and if you are as exhausted as I am, we are in good company.

 Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/vacation-as-a-mompreneur

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

How to Homeschool When Everyone is Sick: https://youtu.be/eA-eWHf3MiQ

The Wild Ride of Momtrepreneurs: The Secret to My Success: https://youtu.be/hOl4iw89sYI

What to do for Summer: https://youtu.be/DuT56E7V_pY

Dot-Grid Journals and Notebooks for Mom: https://www.amazon.com/Jodie-the-Mom/e/B097RQRRQ1?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1636206851&sr=8-1

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Summer is right around the corner. No more school, no more grading, and if your kids are in school, no more carpool (this was always the best part). As a homeschooling mom and momtrepreneur, I look forward to summer too, but I still need to work. So what to do for summer? We need to keep the kids occupied during the day, off screen time (but you gotta do what you gotta do, so use it if you need to), while you still keep your sanity.

 If you are tired of hearing "Mom, can I…" or "I am soooo bored" or "There's nothing to do." Then this post is for you. I asked an number of moms to give me their best sanity saving tips when deciding what to do for summer.

Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/what-to-do-for-summer/

 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

What to do for Summer
Chronicles of a Momtessorian
Thought Inspiring
Bright Little Owl
Life Between Dishes
The Motherly Heap
Always Lovin' Mama
Approaching Home
A Dime Saved
Homeschool on the Range

 Dot-Grid Journals and Notebooks for Mom

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