Work from Home for Women April 2019

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You only need one day to get away, so research destinations you can get to on one tank of gas. This keeps fuel costs down, and because you don't need to stay overnight, you won't have to budget for a hotel. What's more, people tend to forget the beautiful spots just a few hours away from home, so be sure to bring a map and see which direction catches your attention.

"The great American road trip is still very much alive, and we’re not just talking long endurance cross-country trips. Places you can go from your own hometown and return on just one tank of gas," says Peter Greenberg, Emmy-award-winning producer, writer, radio broadcaster and TV correspondent. "If travel can be defined as an experience that is absolutely meant to be shared, then the road trip is still very high on my list. It offers shared adventure, shared experience and shared storytelling."

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(BPT) - Does wanderlust have you longing to get away? Consider the possibilities of the classic American road trip. With a tank of gas, the right attitude and some smart supplies, you can explore amazing locales on a budget.

Of course you'll want to check your fluid levels, wiper blades, and spare tire before you leave. One of the best ways to maximize your vehicle's fuel efficiency is to make sure tires are properly inflated. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, you can improve your gas mileage by 0.6 percent on average and up to 3 percent in some cases simply by keeping your tires inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure.

Start planning your next affordable road trip by following these smart tips and tricks: Strive for a high MPG Discover one-tank destinations

Some cars have better fuel economy than others. With a practical design and impressive fuel efficiency, the Toyota Corolla Hatchback is ideal for road trip adventures. Getting up to an EPAestimated 42 miles per gallon on the highway, you won't have to limit your road trip due to fuel cost concerns.

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Create comfort Remember the journey should be as much fun as the destination. Clean out your car, make sure windows are sparkling clean to take in the views, pack car-friendly snacks and drinks, and bring along cozy pillows or blankets. Technology can create comfort, so charge those digital devices and utilize your vehicle's features. For example, the Corolla Hatchback has Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa Connectivity, so podcasts, music and directions are always ready.

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"Some of my most amazing travel memories are from one tank road trips," says Greenberg. "I think everyone should make these excursions part of their travel plans. They are fun, affordable and great for people of all ages."

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In the U.S. alone, women entrepreneurs generate $1.1 million in revenue on average across retail, professional and personal service businesses that have operated for 11 years. This stat comes from Visa’s new ‘State of Female Entrepreneurship’ report, which informed their recently announced program, She’s Next, Empowered by Visa, a global initiative to support and champion women in their efforts to grow their small businesses.

That’s powerful stuff, highlighting the important role women entrepreneurs play in the prosperity and economic development of local communities. The typical entrepreneur is 42 years old and earns nearly $110,000 in household income a year, making a profound difference in building and supporting families in the community.

Clearly, female founders are coming into their own. In fact, the Visa study found that 79 percent of American women entrepreneurs feel more empowered now than they did five years ago.

Still, key challenges exist: 73 percent say funding does not come easily, and nearly 2/3 use their own funds to get started. Assembling a good team, finding the right tools and dealing with competitors are among the biggest challenges keeping women entrepreneurs up at night.

For any entrepreneur, it can feel like there’s never enough time or resources to grow a business.

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Find your feet: Strategy development is critical for women starting up their own company. Assembling a good team was a challenge encountered by 37 percent of women founders. Other challenges include: finding the tools to grow and manage their business (36 percent), competition (36 percent) and growing as quickly as they need to (33 percent). Have a plan and pursue your vision.

Gather capital to invest in your business: Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business. Respondents cited profits and revenue growth as the top two priorities for improvement. Thirty-two percent of women would direct additional funding toward newer technology.

Put in overtime: When building a business, time is precious. Given the investment and high stakes that come with the territory, it comes as little surprise that a majority of women entrepreneurs (56 percent) are putting in more work hours than before they started their business.

If you’ve joined the ranks of female entrepreneurs, find support and resources by signing up for the Female Founder Collective, and visit She’s Next, Empowered by Visa where you can download and print a toolkit with tips and advice to help build and sustain your company.

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your information are on the rise as the April 15 tax filing deadline nears, so how can you avoid falling victim to one of these schemes? Phishing attempts have become much more sophisticated in recent years, so it’s even more important to be vigilant in order to protect your personal financial information. In the month of February, Microsoft security experts saw an average of 300,000 phishing encounter attempts across its browser platforms — every single day. These attempted scams will only increase as tax day approaches.

Here are a few simple tips to avoid falling prey to phishing scams.

1. Watch for suspicious emails. Be suspicious of any unexpected emails, and avoid clicking on links or attachments, especially when the email seems “off” to you, or unexpected, like an email from a tax preparation service, your credit card company or a financial institution. Although the email may appear to be genuine on the surface, if it is not part of your regular interactions with the company, it’s worth further scrutiny. You’re always safer using the direct URL of the company and accessing your account from there to process any transactions or to check your account, not by accessing from a link inside an email. Also, any emails claiming to be from the I.R.S. are most likely bogus, as the Internal Revenue Service does not initiate interactions via email, phone, social media or text, and uses the U.S. Postal Service for nearly all communications with taxpayers.

2. Carefully inspect URLs. You can simply hover over links within the suspicious email with your cursor (without clicking it) to view the URL. See if it actually goes to the website where it claims to direct you. URL shorteners provide convenience, but they can sometimes make the inspection difficult. When in doubt, use your search engine to find the correct company URL and go from there. You can also hover over the email sender’s

email address to see if it matches the sender you’re expecting.

3. Be wary of all attachments. If you haven’t just made a purchase for tax processing software or used a tax preparation service, don’t be fooled by getting an email containing an invoice from a tax preparation service or software company. Sending fake invoices for services or products is one of the top methods that attackers use to trick people into opening a malicious attachment that could automatically execute malware on your computer.

Malicious attachments could also contain links that download and execute malicious programs if you click on them. PDF attachments that contain innocuous-looking links can lead to users accidentally downloading malicious software designed to steal their credentials.

4. Don’t rely on passwords alone. Whenever possible, opt to use multifactor authentication like the Microsoft Authenticator app for managing your "manage service account" logins and Windows Hello for easy and secure sign-in to your Windows 10 device. They enable biometric authentications such as your face or your fingerprint to quickly and safely log in across devices, apps and browsers without you having to remember passwords. With a Microsoft account, you can also securely and automatically sign in to other cloud-based applications including Bing, MSN, Cortana, Outlook.com and Xbox Live (PC only).

5. Keep your software current. Run a modern, up-todate operating system, such as Windows 10, and make sure to stay current with the latest security and feature updates, in conjunction with using built-in anti-virus protection like Windows Defender Antivirus.

Don't fall victim to sophisticated phishing attempts via email. Protect your personal information by informing yourself about the latest scams. With just a little extra care and vigilance, you should be able to steer clear of “phishy” emails and other scamming attempts this tax season.

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Hello, My name is Debra Myers and I would like to share my story with you on WHY is started working from home. In October 1998, my oldest daughter was born. Shortly after she turned 1, we found out that she had Cerebral Palsy and she also has epilepsy. In January 2001, our other daughter was born. These two are something else. They keep me on my toes all the time. In 2010, I found out that I had Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Life as we knew it was changed forever. Thing are going GREAT now, 7+ years and still going strong. I have been looking for something to do from home because it's hard to work a full time job when I would get a call from the school telling me that I needed to come get my daughter because she was having seizures. So, I started really looking into a home base business.

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“Home maintenance can be easy to overlook when the day-to-day gets busy, but it is important to always make time for safety-related tasks,” said Tarsila Wey, director of marketing for First Alert. “Simple steps such as installing and maintaining carbon monoxide alarms only take a few minutes, and are crucial to keep loved ones safe from the deadly gas.”

Amp up your home safety with the following quick tips: 1. Invest in light timers. Installing light timers for lights inside and outside your house can give the appearance of being home, whether you’re away on vacation or you’ve stepped out for the night. Timers only take minutes to install and can make a world of difference when viewed from the street. By using a light timer instead of leaving a light or two on when away, you can save energy and money while still deterring any potential thieves.

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3. Install carbon monoxide alarms. Known as “the silent killer,” carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless and colorless gas, making it impossible to detect without a CO alarm. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimates there are more than 80,000 incidents per year. The most important step is to have CO alarms in your home — and enough of them. CO alarms should be installed on every level of the home, including the basement, and in all bedrooms or sleeping areas. CO alarms should be battery-powered or hardwired with battery back-up. First Alert offers a variety of alarms to help ensure your family is protected, including a tabletop alarm with a 10-year sealed battery and digital display to see detected levels in parts per million.

4. Store valuables. Having a safe at home can prove a wise investment when it comes to natural disasters. Through fire or flood, a safe can help protect important documents, family photos and keepsakes, as well as jewelry and other valuables. For the ultimate protection, look for a safe that is both fire resistant and waterproof (not just water “resistant”). Be sure to stow the combination in a secure place and share it only with trusted family members and friends.

5. Establish a family emergency plan. Knowing — and practicing — what to do in the event of an emergency is important. Ensuring loved ones are prepared for a fire, and know to call 911 and where to meet outside the home, is crucial. Other incidents may occur as well when you need to be prepared to stay in the home, such as a natural disaster or power outage. Having a plan in place for what to do if such an event occurs, and knowing where in the home is the safest location, can be critical if an incident occurs.

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I’m Marilyn and I live in Coastal Virginia. I’ve been married to my husband for almost ten years. I’ve been in the working world since I was 14. Can’t believe it’s been almost 20 years! I currently work from home as a medical scribe and I love it. But it’s a little lonely on occasion, which is why I started looking at running my own business. For me, it’s never been about the money. I just wanted a tribe around that I knew had my back. I picked my company after working with several others not finding that tribe. I felt I couldn’t be completely me. Now I’m strongly urged and pushed to be truly, wholly me. This community is what really caught my eye. These women literally took me in, under their wings and helped me rise from the ashes of my former self.

I used to be so scared to put myself out there. I still struggle with it, but it’s

best of both worlds with the company we chose for our business. It's more of a hybrid, if you will. The Comp plan and the Pay it Forward concept is what originally attracted me to the company. Now that we have evolved into one of the number 1 selling products in America.

Our revolutionary product is helping people in so many ways! I am passionate about many things. I know someday I am going to retire, and I want more for myself and my family, so residual, income is the best option for us.

I found my dream "Home Based Biz" thru two mutual friends, who have become great mentors in my life. The Pay it Forward concept in many ways from the company, d like to introduce myself, was the #1 reason why I decided to join the team. my name is Erica Alford. I am Now that we are in year 3, and the vision has 41 years old, a wife, and a brought a revolutionary product, well I'm ecstatic mother of 3 handsome boys. to say the least.

I own two businesses, 1-homebased, 2- A Salon & Spa. I teach Sunday school here in my small village and I am the president of the Area Economic My dreams and desires are to be home more with Development Corporation. I am very passionate the family. about helping others in any way. I love what I do Travel the and even more I love sharing what I know. I enjoy world and Giving Back as much as possible, in every way! show my kids

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real world issues first I started my first home based business @ age 19, hand, missionselling lingerie...I did it because it looked fun and I ary work, and wore the products. However over the years I have Give more. been apart of several other companies, and I have Joining this learned SO much along the way, needless to say I amazing opdon't sell bra's and undies anymore Now I have the

portunity, we have been blessed to pay off most of our debt, we went on a pilgrimage to Italy last May with our church diocese. Our company pays for our Jeep as one of its benefits!! We have been able to donate over $1500.00 in 2018 to charity. This is going to be our Freedom! My desire is to share what I know, and help others do the same!

I can help anyone learn this industry of working from home, if they are teachable and coachable.

With the help of my amazing team and our CEO is

always paving the way and training us to push harder so we can be the bestie can be, not only for the business, but for us to help our communities as well. If you want something more, we can help you find it!

I feel in love with the items of Mary & Martha! I have always loved Christian bookstores so 8 years ago when I was asked to join, I thought of being a Consultant as like having my own Christian bookstore to personally shop from and share with others!

Over 40 years ago I was given a small plaque that has the words from Proverbs 3:6 on it: "In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths". That plaque has moved with me and hung in my bedroom, dorm room, kitchen, and office over the years. This has become my life verse filled me with hope and encouragement during different stages in my life. I thought if this simple plaque can do that, imagine what the pieces from Mary & Martha can do! When you give an item with Scripture or inspirational faith filled words on it, you are not only showing your love, but God's love! And when these items fill your home, these gentle reminders of God's love is seen and read daily which makes lasting impressions in our own and others lives.

I little bit about Mary & Martha. This company was founded in 2007 by DaySpring, Inc., the word's leading producer of Christian greeting cards and gifts. DaySpring is a subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, so owned by Hallmark. The products combine the quality of Hallmark, with the inspiration and scripture of DaySpring.

Mary & Martha strives to provides products that bring beauty and function into ones home. Products that help serve others and products that help live out and share our faith.

Mary & Martha is also an opportunity to combine work and faith. A place where one can build a business, build others, and build a ministry!

The catalog has a wide variety of items, so take a look around and see where it leads you, whether you have something you'd like to order, host a Gathering to reiceve all the great hostess rewards, use as a fundraiser, include in a wedding or baby registry, or join and get involved with this wonderful company.

If you have any questions know I am here for you and would love to connect.

Hello friends, my name is Jaime Uitenbroek I am so excited to get to know you and share my story with you. I hope I can inspire others to reach for those dreams and goals.

I live in a small town in Wisconsin with my husband and our three beautiful children. I am now a work at home mom but have a background in customer service and medical scheduling. I worked for a local health care company for 7 years before being blessed in finding an amazing opportunity with health and wellness network marketing company. I never in my wildest dreams thought this would ever be an option or a path I could and would take. I was always the shy one and not great at small talk or speaking with people I didn’t know. However when I stumbled onto the right company, product, and people my world changed.

I began my journey trying to just feel like me again. I had put on more weight than I care to admit to after having my first baby in 2009 and never could get rid of it. I was a young mom and we didn’t have a lot of extra so ate lots of frozen pizza, hamburger helper and other unhealthy and cheap processed foods. I had tried so many things to lose the pounds; work out videos, diets, shakes but it never helped. Not only did I not lose the weight I was still chronically fatigued. I never had energy, I would wake up wanting a nap and could barely keep my eyes open driving to and from

work.

This also made it hard to find energy to do fun activities with my daugh need of bigger and bigger clothing at photos of myself.

I started getting really interested i but even cleaning up our eating ha tions I just could not make a big im About three months after my secon enough and I was determined to g healthy. I heard from a friend that and wellness company. I ended up ing place in our area a few weeks la min, sleep aid, diet assist spray and mation I learned was eye opening, three months lost 25 pounds and 3 found me and I felt incredible! Gon tigue right along with the pounds. about the potential to make some m sharing how and why I loved the p loved the products and that they w company wer well so I took looked back.

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in food and health a few years ago abits and making healthy substitumpact on my weight and fatigue. nd baby was born I had really had get rid of the extra weight and get their girlfriend was in a health attending an event that was takater and heard about a liquid vitad gut health product. The inforI got started right away and in 36 inches! I had done it! I had ne was the inflammation and fa. My friend then approached me money and earn an extra income products. I knew I absolutely worked for me, the people in the re so friendly and welcoming as k a leap of faith and haven’t

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I am more confident, I have found a passion and path I am excited about and I have found a second family. Even our top leaders, President and CEO are so approachable and more than happy to answer questions or jump on a call with you when needed. It doesn’t matter if someone is in my community, a downline, an up-line, or crosslines I know I can count on every one of these people to help when I need it. I am growing an amazing team of people ready to help others in their health and wealth goals and I couldn’t be more excited for our future. There are incredible things ahead.

I’m a happily married wife and mom of four kids.

Two of whom are in college or college bound and 2 still in school.

I have been a homemaker and business woman off and on for 30 years as my husband and I grew our family. Over the years I have been with 3 direct sales companies. The first one was a terrible experience, but yet, it was a learning experience. My second direct sales company was amazing and I was with this company for 10 years. We moved and I didn’t want to start over building my business in a new town where I knew no one so I gave up being a consultant.

I volunteered at the school and community clubs in our new community but felt lost and lonely. I hadn’t worked outside of the home for nine years and wasn’t looking forward to finding a job. I finally started my own business creating merchandise for community members and even the schools. I was doing well but still home alone and without friends. Then one day my niece posted on social media that she had joined a brand new direct sales company that I had never heard of, but she was now doing what I was doing on my own! I was so excited. I joined the company without ever seeing the product! When my starter kit arrived I was so excited. Everything I needed from one company, in one catalog! I loved the quality of the products. It was difficult for me to launch my business in a community where I knew very few people. But, I kept pushing forward offering parties. I finally had a few ladies who offered to hostess parties and that’s all it took. My business began to grow! I attended my first convention never having met any other consultants except for on social media! What an experience. Just like our parties, convention was no different. I came home energized and ready to grow my business and promote up the ladder. I set goals. However, life took a turn for my family and I found myself unable to make my business a priority. I didn’t want to give being a consultant. I loved the company and the products way too much. I was away from home

for about 6 months month’s helping to take care of an ill family member. I did what I could using social media, friends and family contacts to keep my business active enough to keep my status. When I was able to return home, I signed up for my second convention and was so eager to attend and see my new found friends and family.

It was at this convention that I set a goal and came home determined to meet this goal of advancement. I went beyond my comfort zone and reached out beyond my local community. My sales have soared, my business has grown. I have advance and built a team and could be happier or more proud of myself. But more than building a business I have built a tribe of friends and new found family. I may work at home building my business but every day I am communicating with friends, making new friends.

I never in my wildest dreams imagined that signing up to be a consultant in direct sales would take me out of my comfort zone to figure out who I am and to make friends.

And now, just 17 days until I leave for my third convention, I am beyond excited to walk a stage, be promoted, receive awards and see all of my business sisters from across the states.

A direct sales company doesn’t have to provide a product that one can use to get repeat customers and be consumable to build a business. It can be a service.

It can offer a lifetime of memories. It can offer an experience that a consumable product can not offer.

At every party we laugh, sometimes we cry

as customers share stories but we always make memories. And we party together several times a year, sometimes monthly to have a bond with friends, to create an experience and make memories together.

ronmentally friendly and demonstrate the love and care provided by the families who tend them.

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Gardening as an experience

Stunning new styles in flowers and plants for your garden Striking new trends in flowers and plants for your garden (BPT) - Today’s plant lovers want more than the traditional flowers to enhance their home. Rather, people want to enjoy the experience of getting in touch with nature, while also looking for unique flowers and plants to add a more creative, personal touch of color and inspiration to their yards. This year, gardens will be more visually interesting, envi-

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Detoxing from our daily dependence on digital distractions and tech gadgets is becoming not just a desire, but a necessity. What better way for you and your loved ones to take a break from screens than to spend time with plants, creating beauty, serenity and even a nutritious lifestyle? Make the process a group effort: from going to your favorite garden center and choosing your veggies, to caring for them and Or you can choose a watching them grow, then harvesting and eating, the full experience is something to enjoy. Plant and grow veggies like the Snackabelle Red Pepper, a mini bell pepper that starts out green, then ripens red, with a rich, sweet flavor — perfect to have at home for snacking as well as cooking.

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Easy options for beginning gardeners New gardeners who want choices beyond traditional flower options have great alternatives this year. If you’re looking for plants that are durable and colorful, the Echinacea Sombrero Tres Amigos produces a deer-resistant perennial flower that is highly attractive to butterflies and songbirds. Tres Amigos shows three colors, opening as a peachyorange color, then aging to rose and fading to burgundy.

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Beginner and experienced gardeners alike can enjoy the newest gardening trends by branching out into plants and flowers to attract pollinators, taking advantage of vivid new color options and involving the whole family in the proA great way to fill large spaces quickly cess. To explore a whole new world of is the attention-getting Big Blue Salvia, gardening options, visit your favorite lowith spires that continuously bloom cal garden center this spring. Share your from July into the fall, with little care needed. This flower grows from 24 to 36 own style for 2019 by making your garden a personal experience. bright and colorful inches tall, with beautiful deep blue with such attractive blooms that are attractive to humming-

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