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Why I Decided To Be A Money Making Mom & Women With Intention Wednesday #44

November 4, 2015 by Jenny 25 Comments

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Did you see my review of Crystal Paine’s (The Money Saving Mom) new book Money-Making Mom: How Every Woman Can Earn More and Make a Difference?

I absolutely loved this book and I think it’s  absolutely amazing to think of how many women will pursue their dreams from reading this book!

As I revealed in my review, I was inspired to pursue my business with It Works!

Today I’m going to give a little more detail on why I decided to be a money making mom!

Are you tired of paying for daycare and missing your babies while you are at work? Are you tired of the 8-5 grind and wish for some flexibility in life? Do you have financial goals that you just can't meet living in your current financial situation?

Now that Ari is in preschool 4 mornings a week, I have found myself once again in a new season of life.  I have 16 hours a week that are kid-free.  I haven’t had that amount of time to myself in 8 years.

I’ve enjoyed having more time with Jason and blogging but I’ve also had to start thinking about my plans for when Ari goes to Kindergarten.

Instead of searching for a part-time job where I will have to miss field trips, school parties, and helping Jason when he needs it, I want the freedom to be able to set my own hours and make a part-time income to help pay for the kids’ growing list of activities, family vacations and experiences.

After 2 years of blogging, I am no where close to making a part-time income (I’d be thrilled to make enough to pay for my blog hosting and domain…).

Don’t get me wrong, I love blogging and have no intention of quitting any time in the near future. However, it’s definitely more of a hobby in terms of income potential versus a business.

After being out of the workforce for almost 8 years, I have almost zero desire to go back to my former profession. If I had to, I’d have to get recertified and that profession is definitely not a passion (although I enjoyed my clients).

I miss interacting with women.  It’s fun to have a job that you can have a great chat with a friend and help them reach their health and wellness goals.

I love It Works! products! Even though I’m definitely an introvert, when you are using a product and it delivers results, the product sells itself.

I’m a big believer in financial freedom and empowering women.  I want other women to experience financial freedom without sacrificing quality time with their families.

Finally, think of all the good we can do when there’s no debt!  I have some huge goals of helping others with the money I earn from It Works!  

Each of us have different business ideas. Money-Making Mom: How Every Woman Can Earn More and Make a Difference just might inspire you to open an etsy shop, cupcake bakery, or write a book.

I’d love to know what inspiration  Money-Making Mom: How Every Woman Can Earn More and Make a Difference gives you!Welcome to Women With Intention Wednesdays, where you come encourage one another and share your best posts to help women live their lives with intention!

Welcome to Women With Intention Wednesdays!

Welcome back to another great week of community building and support for one another!  I’m so glad you are here and I hope you enjoy this week’s featured post and blogger!

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This week’s most popular post is from Kelsie at Currently, Kelsie with her post What Rejection Taught Me. Sometimes it is so hard to remember that God’s plan is  bigger than our own.  Trust him.  

Thank you all for giving me such great posts to read each week! Keep them coming!

Here is what you will find at Women With Intention Wednesdays:

  • This is a link up party where you come to encourage one another, have fun, and share your best posts to help women live their best life!
  • In other words, any post that you have written about Christian living, homemaking, relationships, healthy living, living a frugal life or that helps another woman can be included in this link up! Please just them family friendly (I reserve the right to remove anything that I feel isn’t appropriate).
  • This link up is beneficial for every woman! Whether you are a blogger or a reader, this is one you won’t want to miss! I’m very excited to offer this link up as a place to not only build new relationships between bloggers but also by providing an awesome resource of information for my readers!

Here are the rules of this link up:

  1. You must link directly to your post (no homepages, please).
  2. Please link up no more than 2 posts each week and please do not link up the same post week after week.
  3. For every link you add, please visit the link before you and one other of your choice. If your links are consecutive visit the blogger before you and your choice for the 2nd link. It’s impossible to build relationships when no one communicates! Please don’t link and run!

  4. By linking up you give me permission to share your posts and photos on this blog and social media. Each week I will choose a featured post. I will only feature and pin your post if you have followed the rules. All features will be linked back to the original source.
  5. You also give me permission to email you a quick reminder that the party is live. You may opt out anytime. I don’t spam my readers with emails.
  6. Answer the community building question below so we all get to know each other! That’s the purpose of being here! 🙂

In order to help grow this community with great posts and relationships, I would love it if you would add the party button to your sidebar, your blog directory page, or a text link at the bottom of your post. This isn’t required to participate in the link-up but I would really appreciate it!

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If you were featured be sure to grab a button for your site! Thank you for linking up and sharing your great posts!

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Community building questions of the week: What is one thing you are thankful for today?

Today we’re selling our baby calves. I’m thankful that I can help my husband, enjoy living in the country, and that we are so blessed to have our own beef. 🙂

Filed Under: Income Producing Ideas, Women With Intention Wednesdays

Comments

  1. Bethany says

    November 4, 2015 at 6:17 AM

    Thankful the Lord’s jealousy replaces my own!!

    Reply
  2. Emily says

    November 4, 2015 at 7:13 AM

    We are having a beautiful fall. My daughters and I even ate lunch outside yesterday…in Minnesota in November. 🙂

    I am thankful for warm weather and sunshine in November!

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      November 4, 2015 at 10:38 AM

      I love it! The weather has been beautiful in Nebraska, too. We sorted baby calves all morning and only wore a fleece. <3 Have a super day!

      Reply
  3. Melanie Redd says

    November 4, 2015 at 7:57 AM

    Good Morning, Jenny!

    Over the past few weeks, I’ve been praying about a way that I could encourage other bloggers who have been encouraging me. Through your ministry, posts, words, comments, and faithfulness—your life has been a blessing to mine, and I wanted others to know about you!

    So, I compiled a list of those bloggers who I’ve personally found to be the MOST INSPIRATIONAL on the web.

    You are ONE Of these bloggers – in my estimation!

    You can find the link to the list where you are featured here: http://www.melanieredd.com/the-100-most-inspiring-christian-blogs-on-the-web/

    I’ve also signed up to get your emails, and tried to follow you on your social media outlets!

    I pray that God will encourage you today through these simple acts~
    Melanie

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      November 4, 2015 at 10:36 AM

      Melanie, you’ve blessed me greatly :). I can’t wait to check these out!

      Reply
  4. Michele Morin says

    November 4, 2015 at 7:58 AM

    So many things! We had a great family breakfast today — unhurried, with time for family devos and a great Thanksgiving hymn!

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      November 4, 2015 at 10:34 AM

      Michele, what a wonderful morning! Thanks for linking up! Have a great day!

      Reply
  5. Debbie Wilson says

    November 4, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    Jenny, thanks for introducing the book Money Making Mom. I signed up for her free course. Sounds intriguing.

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      November 4, 2015 at 10:33 AM

      You will like it! It has great tips for blogging and life in general! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Lindsay says

    November 4, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    Thanks for such a fun link party! Found some awesome projects that I want to do this weekend, now I just need to find more TIME this weekend 🙂

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      November 4, 2015 at 10:35 AM

      Good luck, Lindsay! Sounds like awesome projects!

      Reply
  7. Mary Hill says

    November 4, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    Hi, I hope you will share the book review on Literacy Musing Mondays. I know it will be well received. I have to read it too! Sounds like a very important book for all moms to read. Thanks for sharing.

    http://maryanderingcreatively.com/literacy-musing-mondays-guest-post-by-lisa-tillenger-johansen/

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      November 4, 2015 at 10:31 AM

      Mary, will you send me the direct link? I’m on the road today and would love too! :).

      Reply
      • Mary Hill says

        November 4, 2015 at 10:39 AM

        I included the link in the comment, but here it is again. We have a guest post this week too. 🙂

        http://maryanderingcreatively.com/literacy-musing-mondays-guest-post-by-lisa-tillenger-johansen/

        Reply
  8. Kelsie says

    November 4, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    Ahh!!! Thanks so so much for the feature this week! I am absolutely thrilled, and so encouraged. Thanks again, your blog is such a blessing 🙂

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      November 4, 2015 at 10:30 AM

      You’re very welcome! Have a super Wednesday! 🙂 Thanks for linking up!

      Reply
  9. Suzanna says

    November 4, 2015 at 6:06 PM

    I’ve been thinking lately how thankful I am to be able to stay home and teach my kids. I love watching them grow and learn. Thanks so much for hosting this link up!

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      November 5, 2015 at 8:23 AM

      Those are wonderful blessings 🙂

      Reply
  10. Tai East says

    November 5, 2015 at 2:36 AM

    Jenny, I pray much success over you! Thank you so much for hosting, Love! GOD bless you! 🙂

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      November 5, 2015 at 8:15 AM

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Susan Shipe says

    November 5, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    I hope you are able to find a viable income AND stay at home!!! xo

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      November 11, 2015 at 7:35 AM

      Thanks for the wonderfully kind words, Susan! 🙂

      Reply

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