Thoughtful Thursday..... Toy Drive

Hello Friends!

I am so excited to share that I will be participating in a toy drive this month!

There is a fantastic gal I know, Michelle Martin, is her name and she sells Scentsy.  I totally love it!

Michelle is the one who invited me to participate in this wonderful opportunity of giving!

Here is how it works.

This is from her Facebook page:

Hello Friends! The season of "giving" is upon us!! And once again, this year I will be participating in a toy drive for those children who are less fortunate!! For every $50 Scentsy order I receive this month, a toy will be donated! I will also be accepting toys, for children, ( new and in the original packaging, NOT WRAPPED) and/or gift cards, for the older kiddos! November 26 I will be in Rancho Cucamonga for our Holiday Boutique and Toy Drive! Let me know if you have toys/gift cards I can pick up, or you can stop by on the 26th and drop them
off. You can also make a monetary donation and toys or cards will be purchased and given on the 26th! Just let me know!! Last year was an amazing year and we are looking forward to giving even MORE this year and blessing MORE children!!

Here is her link...Click here!!!!

You can get in touch with her if you have toys to donate.

You can also find her on Facebook here....Click Here!!!

I also will be doing the same.

Visit my Etsy shop and order $50 before taxes and shipping, and I will be donating $5 to the toy 

drive! 

Here is the link to my shop......Click Here!!!!

You can find me on Facebook as well.....Click Here!

Thank you!

Thoughtful Thursdays......Hardships of Running a Family Business!

Are there hardships in running a family business? 

Yes, yes, and yes!

At this point my soap business is not a booming success and I can honestly say that I am still just taking baby steps.  But, it is moving along - slowly - but it's going. I can actually tell you that in the past weeks I see doors opening up that I thought would take a long time to open for me. I am praising God for these opportunities.

What has been an added bonus? I have a supportive husband, and I have a picture to prove it. Just look, he's even smiling! 

I know everyone's situation is different, but there is always light at the end of the tunnel. 

We have a lot going on in our home, but it is working, with God's help.  It also helps to be organized, and I love my planner! ;)

Before you continue to read, I want you to know that this post is meant to encourage you and not discourage you at all. I just want to share what has been helping me through the hard times. 

I think as entrepreneur, you are always asking yourself questions? 

You know... the "Should I?", "Why didn't I?", "How can I?", "What if?", and on and on.

What does my situation look like?

My husband can be considered self employed. His plate is pretty full and we are blessed that he can work from home. We have 5 children, homeschool 4 of them and cater to them all. =)

I try to run a tight ship but I often find myself running my business in between math, science, reading, and social studies; during a diaper change; as a passenger in the car; while the kids are playing outside; and more often than not - while the kids are sleeping! How about when friends are having fun at a function and you can't attend because your working? I have learned that there are important things that help to keep me sane.

Here they are:

1) God

2) Support from family and friends.

3) Schedules

4) Planner =) 

5) Goals

6) Courage

7) God

I am sure there's more for the in-between! But this is what is working for me at the moment.

Remember, it's ok to step back and take a break and come back at a later time.

If you are married, you must make time for your spouse. I have to admit that I can forget. I have to write it in my planner sometimes. Yes, I am not proud of that, but it's true! I am always learning.

I have faith in God! I know that He will work everything out, but we have to do our part, too.

Just know that whatever you are experiencing, though it may difficult - it will pass!

"And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee."  Psalms 39:7