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Business Marketing 101: Your Resume

Last week I wrote a blog that covered all the ways we can market our home business. Starting with this blog I am going to take a more in-depth look into each of these tools that we have available and help you find better ways to market your business. We are starting with the resume, which is really the foundation to marketing. Having a resume is important because it contains all of your skills, qualifications, training and experience. But even more importantly, almost every potential employer requires that you have one. Think of a resume as really the first impression … Continue reading →

College Smell Test Part 2

In College Smell Test Part 1 we found out that the nose doesn’t always know best. This is especially true if said nose is attached to a typical college co-ed who has limited cash and even less common sense. According to a survey of more than 6,000 college students, to save money most university undergrads make like cavemen and simply smell expired food before determining whether or not it’s safe to eat. Food experts call the common practice “dangerous” and “unhealthy.” Frankly, I was surprised by how some of the students answered the survey questions. For example, when asked whether … Continue reading →

Teaching kids Spanish when you don’t know a lick of it

“How are you going to teach foreign languages?” This is one of the most common questions homeschoolers hear when people find out that you are going to continue homeschooling through high school. “Resources”, is my answer. The truth is I don’t know a lick of any foreign language, (outside of Latin songs learned in Catholic school and some choice Spanish words my Dominican roommate taught me in college). Whether I have resources or not, having kids learn a language when you have not way of determining results, can be unsettling. But what public school parent knows every subject that their … Continue reading →

Education Blog Month in Review: November

By November, students have settled in to the routine of school. The month of November brought with it lots of education news, from sex education and ethics in the classroom to upcoming policy changes that may affect when some students graduate. Check here to review any important posts that you may have missed. November 3rd Schools Required to Improve Dropout Rates Last month, Education Secretary Margaret Spellings announced a new set of regulations that are aimed at making high schools accountable for high school drop out rates. November 7th New Plans to Graduate Kids in 10th Grade The last two … Continue reading →

College Majors and Jobs

Often when college students select a major, they are not usually thinking beyond graduation to the job or career it might lead. When I worked as a counselor years ago in a college, I met up with many seniors who were switching their majors. They realized that the major they thought they wanted as freshman, was not going to get them the job they wanted when they graduated. At the time, they felt stressed and worried about life after college. However, when it comes to college work, there is rarely any lost time. Few jobs involve only one subject area, … Continue reading →

Are You Using Your College Degree?

Previously I commented on how many readers we had here at Families.com that hold very high educational degrees. Some of these readers are working at a job that is related to their field and some are proud stay-at-home moms. Others have taken a change in heart and are pursuing something completely different than they were educated for doing. I have four very close friends who choose to be stay-at-home moms. All four hold a college degree and worked in their field before having children. I also have a couple of friends who hold a college degree in one area of … Continue reading →

Cut the Cost of College

Is college in your near future? Then start thinking about ways to cut your overall costs now. Half of the problem is saving for college, the other half is figuring out how to get the most education for your money. Consider some of these steps to cut the overall cost, without degrading the degree. 1. Junior or Community College Even if you only go one or two years the final cost of a junior college is far less, and often a better opportunity to learn. Transitioning from the smaller classes of high school to a large college can be stressful. … Continue reading →

When Will You Stop Supporting Your Children Financially?

The time that you stop supporting your teenager or young adult will vary from family to family. Some families will help their children through college, and others expect for them to provide for themselves after high school. It is a personal decision for each family to make, but it is important that your teenager know what your decision is, long before the time comes. If you are expecting your child to become financially independent shortly after graduating from high school you will need to make sure they have the necessary skills to manage their money. (In fact most teenagers need … Continue reading →

Mid-January Courses at Family Tree University

Ready to take a genealogy class? You might not have the time, or money, to enroll in a state university. An online course might fit into your busy schedule. It also will be less expensive than college tuition. Here are some online courses for genealogists from Family Tree University that will start soon! Family Tree University is not an accredited college. You can’t expect their classes to be included as credit towards your degree. Family Tree University is a great resource for genealogists who want to learn more about genealogy. They offer several online courses all year long. Here are … Continue reading →

Business Idea – Interior Design or Decorating

Everyone wants a home that looks inviting and well styled. Sometimes, people can not find the time or the right pieces to create the nicely decorated home that they want to have. Interior designers and decorators help homeowners to create homes that feel as beautiful as they look. They work with their clients to translate their personal styles into the style of their living space. The best part is, many of them do it from the comfort of their own homes. You may wonder if there is a difference between an interior designer and an interior decorator. There is, and … Continue reading →