Archive for May, 2007
May
26
Posted by Mary
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Hi, I just wanted to give a little update to anyone who is reading this. Lately I have been posting on yahoo answers and telling people they can contact me here.
Contact Me is now on the left side of the page, blue link under the at homer.
Also I have been updating the categories on the right side of the page so that none will be left in uncategorized. I hope this helps.
Mary
May
24
Posted by Mary
The whole reason I ever started The At Homer was because I was a stay at home, want to work from home mom. I was constantly finding more and more resources that were great to use in my quest, and I wanted to put them all in one area, so that it was not only easier for me to use them but for others as well.
So that is how it all started. Just wanted to remind anyone who reads this of that, because at the top of the page is a link to another page called Work At Home, where I have listed many companies that contract with work at homers. It is worth checking out because they are all free to work with. You do not have to pay someone to hire you.
That being said, working from home can be stressful sometimes, as you are not far from the real distractions in life. Today while I was looking online I went to check out a well known directory for the internet and went to the Telecommuting section and found a lot of really great sites to share. I am going to feature one at a time, and here is the first one.
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May
23
Posted by Mary
I just found a blog that is about a young fellow who wants to find the way to success in life, and he shares a post about procrastination, 20 tips for it.
It includes, loving your work, doing your most important tasks, timing tasks you dont like, and more.
If you procrastinate like any of the rest of the world it is worth checking out.
http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/05/21/20-procrastination-hacks/
May
22
Posted by Mary
Do you remember when real estate financing meant you saved up enough to put 20% down on a house, and then you got a mortgage loan for the other 80%? Well, you can still do that, but there are many more options now. Here are ten of them.
1. Gifting programs. In some parts of the country, builders fund foundations that give you a portion of the downpayment, so you can get into a home with as little as 3% downpayment from your own pocket. FHA and other lenders have so far approved of or allowed this.
2. No-doc loans. These and “low-doc†loans, meaning no or low documentation requirements, are back, and you can find them through online banks. These are for those of you with bad credit but 20% to 30% to put down on a home. You don’t even have to have a job.
3. FHA loans. The Farm Home Administration doesn’t actually loan the money, but guarantees your loan for the bank, so they can loan up to 97% of the purchase price, depending on the particular FHA program.
4. VA loans. If you have been in the armed services, have a decent job, and can save two or three paychecks, you can probably get a home with a VA loan.
5. Land contract. Also called “contract for sale†and other names depending on the part of the country you are in, this just means that you make payments to the seller instead of a bank. It’s up to you and them to negotiate down payment amount, interest rate, and the term of the loan.
There are 5 more ways to finance your home here.
May
20
Posted by Mary
“I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright. I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more. I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive. I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger. I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting. I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess. I wish enough “Hello’s” to get you through the final “Good-bye.”
Great story!
http://www.helpothers.org/story.php?sid=6704
To Read the Rest of the story click the link.
May
20
Posted by Mary
I found this on my stumbling expedition today. Hope you enjoy it, and if you want to read more stuff like this check out the Secrets of Life Category on the right.
1. Breathe deeply. Take about ten minutes or more every day to quiet the mind by focusing on your breath. You may try five minutes upon awakening and five minutes just before you go to sleep. Or you may prefer the shower or waiting in line to breathe deeply for a few minutes. Wherever you find a few moments in your day, just close your eyes, relax and focus on your breath.
Let your attention follow your breath; slowly in…; slowly out…; now breathe out just a little bit more. Rest a moment. Breathe in. Repeat. Listen to your body. Stay present. Whenever a thought from the past, future or the outside world slips into your consciousness, acknowledge it, agree to ‘deal with it later’ and bring your attention back to your breath. Quietly In… Out… In… Out… Relax. Breathe deeply from deep in the belly.
Whenever you find yourself in a stressful situation and things begin to feel overwhelming, try practicing this or another breathing exercise. Breathe in and out; breathe out just a bit more. Breathe in again. Now you’re better equipped to respond to whatever was compounding your stress level.
2. Feel gratitude. Express your gratitude often; to yourself; your loved ones; your Creator; to those who offer you their assistance throughout your day; to everybody and everything that impacts your life. Feel the emotions that accompany true thankfulness for all that you have right now.
Practice this acknowledgement of gratitude every day. If you’re in a particularly stressful situation, do it often throughout your day and you will notice how quickly things begin to shift.
Twenty-six years ago, when I was six months pregnant with my first daughter, I arrived home to find it surrounded with firefighters, blackened, with a few wisps of smoke still swirling from the door and windows. The surrounding ground with drenched. I had lost everything in there, but even in that moment, it felt like it was somewhat insignificant in the bigger picture of life. I just kept rubbing my tummy and mumbling “It was all just stuff; I have what’s really important to me.†I must have said this, mostly to myself, at least a hundred times over the next few days. I also felt grateful for my friends and loved ones, for strangers who reached out to help, etc. This strong sense of gratitude got me through this very difficult situation.
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May
13
Posted by Mary
Thinking of mothers day I thought of a way to take all the kids art work and put it together, either by scanning it if possible or taking pictures and putting some information about what age they were and that kind of thing. Then once it is altogether say in word or in a pdf file go over to www.lulu.com
There you can put it into it’s own real printed book, you design the cover and everything, so in 10 years you can grab a book of little jimmy off the bookshelf and show his future wife, and remind her that time flies when they are little so enjoy it while you can.
Happy Mother’s Day Moms!
May
11
Posted by Mary
I love free stuff, so as I was surfing online at realsimple.com I found this very nice list of things you can get free, from a college education (no degree) to free directory service, cool! 1-800-free-411.
http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/gallery/0,21863,1591814-3,00.html
May
11
Posted by Mary
The Rules of a Toddler!
If it is on, I must turn it off.
If it is off, I must turn it on.
If it is folded, I must unfold it.
If it is a liquid, it must be shaken, then spilled.
If it a solid, it must be crumbled, chewed or smeared.
If it is high, it must be reached.
If it is shelved, it must be removed.
If it is pointed, it must be run with at top speed.
If it has leaves, they must be picked.
If it is plugged, it must be unplugged.
If it is not trash, it must be thrown away.
If it is in the trash, it must be removed, inspected, and thrown on the floor.
If it is closed, it must be opened.
If it does not open, it must be screamed at.
If it has drawers, they must be rifled.
If it is a pencil, it must write on the refrigerator, monitor, or table.
If it is full, it will be more interesting emptied.
If it is empty, it will be more interesting full.
If it is a pile of dirt, it must be laid upon.
If it is stroller, it must under no circumstances be ridden in without protest. It must be pushed by me instead.
If it has a flat surface, it must be banged upon.
If Mommy’s hands are full, I must be carried.
If Mommy is in a hurry and wants to carry me, I must walk alone.
If it is paper, it must be torn.
If it has buttons, they must be pressed.
If the volume is low, it must go high.
If it is toilet paper, it must be unrolled on the floor.
If it is a drawer, it must be pulled upon.
If it is a toothbrush, it must be inserted into my mouth.
If it has a faucet, it must be turned on at full force.
If it is a phone, I must talk to it.
If it is a bug, it must be swallowed.
If it doesn’t stay on my spoon, it must be dropped on the floor.
If it is not food, it must be tasted.
If it IS food, it must not be tasted.
If it is dry, it must be made wet with drool, milk, or toilet water.
If it is a car seat, it must be protested with arched back.
If it is Mommy, it must be hugged.
