2019 Renovations and Other Homeowner Things: Part 1 Featuring Mike

repairman doing screw drillingPeople of the wife’s blog,
I have some juicy updates on the house and renovations.
When we purchased our house in October, we knew a renovation had been started and not finished. However, we were not given the full story.
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Hunting Prep Featuring Mike

Backpack Hunting
Picture a man
Keeling on a wood floor
A fireplace cackling in the background
Before him a mountain of gear
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Your Guide to Upgrading Your Home Workspace featuring Brittany Fisher

Creating a Work Area in Your Home
If you work from home, having a dedicated workspace is vital. You don’t have to give up your favorite spot in the house, but you should consider moving somewhere that makes it easier for you to get things done. If you work at home and have limited space, consider using dividers and lights to create different areas.
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The Importance of a Great Business Name – and How to Come Up With One, Featuring Carleen Moore

New entrepreneurs should not underestimate the importance of a good, memorable business name, when planning to launch their new company. Your company name is not just about putting a legal label on your business. It is part of how you tell your company’s story and, depending on how well it tells the story you want it to tell, can make or break your business. What goes into making a fabulous business name, versus a week or downright awful one, though? Read on and learn more about the importance of a good company name and how to come up with one.
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Quick Tips for Cleaning in a Snap Featuring Brittnay Fisher

Sometimes it can feel like you’re choosing between a clean house or your life. Keeping a tidy home takes time and effort, and if you want to reap the rewards of a relaxing space, you have to make the sacrifice. Actually, that’s not always necessary. While, of course, deep cleaning requires more dedication, there are ways to keep your home sparkling without giving up on the rest of your life to do it! Check out these ideas for a tidy home in less time:
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A Woman’s Guide to Establishing a Successful Career in STEM Featuring Carleen Moore

Women in the workplace still face plenty of hurdles, not the least of which are inequalities in pay. However, the challenges are even starker in some fields, such as STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). According to Global News Canada, women in STEM are making progress. It’s still a tough climb, though.
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Planning Tips for the Novice Entrepreneur by Marissa Perez by Marissa Perez

If you’re tired of being an employee and you have a business idea that gets you excited, entrepreneurship may be just the thing for you. While it can feel overwhelming at first, entrepreneurship is just like anything else: it’s much more feasible when you have a plan. From hiring remote workers to choosing the right business structure to getting loans, this article from Laundry and Dishes will provide planning tips for those who are new to the idea of entrepreneurship.
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Beat Burnout From the Daily Grind With These Healthy Strategies Featuring Carleen Moore

How do you make healthy lifestyle choices when each day offers new stressors? That’s a question many women are asking themselves these days as they navigate the daily grind of work, home responsibilities, and their own needs. It can be stressful to figure out a way to look and feel your best when you’re burnt out, but there are some simple things you can do that will help. Making changes to your home and work environments, committing to a healthier lifestyle, setting a few realistic goals, and finding support from others who are going through similar issues are all great ways to feel better and pull yourself out of a rut. You can find helpful resources for dealing with work, travel, and family at Laundry and Dishes. Here are a few ideas on how to deal with burnout and all that comes with it.
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