Amanda Carey

Hello! I am a work-from-home mother of three and a professional website content creator since 2012. Join me as I write about my experience working at home.

Top 10 Legit Work-From-Home Jobs for Teens That Pay More 1

Top 10 Legit Work-From-Home Jobs for Teens That Pay More

Work-from-home jobs for teens is on the rise, and many of them are completely legit and lucrative. You just need to know where to look! Bagging groceries and mowing lawns isn’t the only way for teens to make some extra cash these days. Below you will find 10 work-from-home jobs for teens that are reliable, flexible, and provide the opportunity to earn big while managing your school and social life. But first, some pesky yet important details… Work-From-Home Jobs for Teens: Getting Started Before you jump in and start making money, there are some things to keep in mind that will help you succeed: Set Your Schedule: There are many part-time work-from-home jobs for teens out there, so don’t try …

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8+ Helpful Cleaning Hacks for Work-from-home Parents

8+ Helpful Cleaning Hacks for Work-from-home Parents

You’re busy. I get it. You don’t have the time to read a long intro or a boring story about how hard it is to keep a clean house when working from home. You already know because you live it. So, let’s just cut to the chase. Here are some helpful cleaning hacks for work-from-home parents that are quick and easy! Cleaning Hacks for Work-from-Home Parents: Must-Have Items Cleaning is difficult enough without wasting time and energy looking for the items you need. So, the first thing you should do is create a cleaning kit that includes all of your must-haves, then put this kit in a convenient spot. You could even create separate kits for each room. What should …

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How to WFH With Kids: 10 Powerful Resources and Pro Tips

How to Work from Home with Kids: 10 Powerful Resources and Pro Tips

How to work from home with kids. Due to recent events and the surge of people working remotely, this has become a hot topic indeed. So, how is it done? What can we veterans share with newcomers so they can manage the chaos of it all? Learning how to work from home with kids will take some practice, but there are some things you can do to get a handle on the situation.

Top 10 Work-from-home Office Products for the Best Experience Possible 2

Top 10 Work-from-home Office Products for the Best Experience Possible

To get things done—and to feel your best as you do—I want to share 10 top work-from-home office products that you might want to try. Many people are working remotely these days. If you’re new to the challenge, or even if you’ve worked from home for many years, you want the most comfortable and productive space possible. So, if you are wondering, do I really need my own office space, the short answer is, yes. You will need a space that’s just your own. It can be an entire room that you want to transform into a home office, or it can be the corner of your bedroom, a section of your dining room or den, or any place that …

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Positive Parenting During Teen Years

Positive Parenting During Teen Years: 13 Quick Tips for Working Moms

Positive parenting during teen years might come naturally, especially if you implemented positive parenting during childhood. The main goal of positive parenting is to foster a healthy relationship between parent and child that’s founded on mutual respect and safety. If you have that bond with your teen, you will weather the changes of adolescence together—and it might not be as difficult as you think. What if you’re new to positive parenting? Not to worry! It’s never too late to learn. Here are some easy ways to use positive parenting during teen years—even as a busy, work-from-home mom. Positive Parenting During Teen Years: (Age 12-17) Do you remember what it was like to be a teenager? It’s probably a good idea …

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Positive Parenting for Middle Childhood

Positive Parenting for Middle Childhood: 20 Top Work-from-home Tips

Positive parenting for middle childhood—it’s just as important and useful now as it was during early childhood. Although the days of diaper changes, sippy cups, and toddler tantrums are slipping away, as a work-from-home parent, you have plenty of challenges ahead of you. With these positive parenting practices in place, you can continue to grow your career while providing your child with the best life possible. Positive Parenting for Middle Childhood: Ages 6-8 Watching your baby transform into a “big kid” is amazing. You’re proud of how much they have learned, how responsible they are becoming, and the unique personality and gifts that are beginning to blossom. Communicating with your child is also easier, yet they are still young enough …

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Stay at home mom jobs trending now

10 Stay at Home Mom Jobs that are Trending Right Now

Remote working is increasingly common, but it was not as common when I began almost a decade ago. At that time, finding stay at home mom jobs wasn’t impossible, but it wasn’t easy either. Today, there are tons of opportunities for moms who want to work from home, and I think that’s great! However, finding the right job for you can still be challenging. To help you out, I’ve compiled a list of 10 trending stay at home mom jobs. Who knows? Maybe you’ll find the perfect fit for you! Stay at home mom jobs #1: General Virtual Assistant Average Annual Salary: $38,000 USD ($19/hour) A General Virtual Assistant provides administrative support for remotely working teams. Administrative tasks can include, …

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Positive Parenting in Early Childhood: My 11 Best Work-from-home Tips

Positive parenting is catching on, and for good reason. As a working mom, I know that it can be difficult to manage the challenges of parenting when working from home. Positive parenting for early childhood is a great way to meet that challenge head-on. If you’re like me, you might worry that you aren’t giving your children enough time and focus. You might also struggle with proper discipline or keeping up with your child’s developmental milestones. Positive parenting strategies provide useful insight into childhood development and techniques for ensuring the emotional and physical well-being of our children—and these strategies are simple enough for us busy work-from-home parents to implement.   So, as one working parent to another, I want to …

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Money for the holidays

7 Ways to Earn Extra Money for the Holidays by Working from Home

Who doesn’t need to make some extra money for the holidays? I know I do! It’s good to remember that the holiday season is a time of thankfulness, kindness, and joy. Unfortunately, this season also comes with a great deal of stress for many, and finances are often to blame. From preparing large meals to travel expenses, purchasing gifts, holiday decorations, and more, this time of the year can become expensive fast. What’s the solution? Unless you want to rack up credit card debt, your best bet is to find a part-time side job. This can be challenging, especially if you already work full time. Have you considered making money for the holidays by working remotely? Make Money for the …

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Freelance Writing Jobs

Freelance Writing Jobs: 7 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid

Are you a newbie writer who is searching for freelance writing jobs? Are you having trouble landing the clients you want? I’ve been there. I began freelance writing almost ten years ago, and as a self-starter I did not fully know what I was getting into. Thankfully, I learned many lessons along the way, and I discovered that the mistakes I made were common among beginners. So, I want to share those experiences with you! Without further ado, here are 7 common mistakes beginners make when searching for freelance writing jobs: #1 Your pitch is ineffective. Creating the perfect pitch is an artform, and not an easy one to master. My pitches were terrible. They lacked focus, did not connect …

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