Politics 101: Barack Obama on Labor and Housing

Right now, we are just trying to get to know our candidates better. Sherry and I have been talking about what motivates people to vote the way they do. No doubt this is a historic election on a number of fronts. With that said, I hope that voters will really take the time to research candidates’ proposals on how to fix the economy, on education and other issues that face our nation at this time. These next four years will be a cross roads for our nation. Labor–Obama has worked on the Exercise Freedom of Choice Act which will give … Continue reading

How Much is it Really Costing You to Make a Little Extra Money from Home?

Ever since making the decision to become a stay-at-home mom, I’ve tried various ways to make a little extra income from home. I’ve sold items on Ebay. I’ve consigned our clothing and I was a home-based Director for a direct selling company. I recently quit my latest home-based business because I realized that I was not spending as much time with my children as I’d hoped. Initially, my husband and I were quite concerned about the effect my decision to quit would have on our budget. While I am still earning some income from home, it is about one-half what … Continue reading