There really is something about making your own money.
There is a certain self satisfaction and fulfillment you get when you are paid for doing something you are good at.
I have been a stay-at-home mom for 15 years now and I love it.
I love being there for my family and having my freedom.
Its great being able to make appointments on my own time, going to lunch with a friend, and being able to run to the school when one of the kids forgot something at home, just being able to take care of the little things.
But, I also like having my own money to play with, money that is just for fun.
There is something about moms where we are always putting our family and everyone else before ourselves.
Why is that? Maybe it's just because we were made to nurture and take care of our families I don't know, but why can't we also take care of ourselves at the same time and get what we want right along with everybody else.
I asked myself those same questions and decided I could.
Let me tell you a little story of a scenario that happened not too long ago.
This is just one of many reasons why I decided to start my own online business.
I was at the mall one day just basically window shopping when a pair of shoes caught my eye.
I went inside of the store and looked at the price tag.
"$40, that's not a bad price for a pair of shoes.
" I thought.
But then the "Check Budget" light when on in my brain and I started making a mental list of the things I had already committed money to.
There was Timmy's soccer shoes, Sally's dance lessons and of course little Bobby's braces.
I thought "Well that's not too bad I can still afford the $40 for these shoes.
Oh ya, SHOOT, Hubby just bought those new golf clubs.
Oh well, Maybe I can get them next month.
" I decided not to wait till next month and bought them feeling just a little bit guilty because I probably should have saved that money in case the kids needed something.
I grabbed my shoes and headed home.
When I got home I sat down put my shoes on, lifted my legs and took a good look at my shoes and then the justification process started.
I started thinking, "These are cute and VERY comfortable, they match my outfit perfectly, and they will match a couple of other outfits I have too.
Besides, it's not like they are high heeled strappy things with rhinestones that I will never wear.
" I felt better and got up and went about my day.
My husband comes home and we say our hellos and asked how each other's day went talking a little bit.
He happens to look at my feet and he doesn't say "Hey, you bought a new pair of shoes today.
I like them.
" Nope, inevitably his words were "You bought new shoes today, how much?" Now, I know exactly how much these shoes cost and I have no reason not to tell him the truth but when I open my mouth out comes "$20, they were on sale, do you like?" I was still trying to justify in my mind buying those shoes.
(Husbands if you are reading this I am sure that your wife has never done this to you, it's just me and I only did it once..
...
Oh and by the way tell me again how much those golf clubs were, really?) Anyway, I found a way to fix my money spending justifications, I make my own.
Just make sure you spend a little on your husband once in awhile so he'll never feel like you don't share.
So, if you are wanting to make some fun money, maybe its $100, $200, $300, $500 or whatever your heart desires, I would seriously recommend starting your own online business and see what the possibilities could be.
I wish you wealth, health and happiness, Sherra
There is a certain self satisfaction and fulfillment you get when you are paid for doing something you are good at.
I have been a stay-at-home mom for 15 years now and I love it.
I love being there for my family and having my freedom.
Its great being able to make appointments on my own time, going to lunch with a friend, and being able to run to the school when one of the kids forgot something at home, just being able to take care of the little things.
But, I also like having my own money to play with, money that is just for fun.
There is something about moms where we are always putting our family and everyone else before ourselves.
Why is that? Maybe it's just because we were made to nurture and take care of our families I don't know, but why can't we also take care of ourselves at the same time and get what we want right along with everybody else.
I asked myself those same questions and decided I could.
Let me tell you a little story of a scenario that happened not too long ago.
This is just one of many reasons why I decided to start my own online business.
I was at the mall one day just basically window shopping when a pair of shoes caught my eye.
I went inside of the store and looked at the price tag.
"$40, that's not a bad price for a pair of shoes.
" I thought.
But then the "Check Budget" light when on in my brain and I started making a mental list of the things I had already committed money to.
There was Timmy's soccer shoes, Sally's dance lessons and of course little Bobby's braces.
I thought "Well that's not too bad I can still afford the $40 for these shoes.
Oh ya, SHOOT, Hubby just bought those new golf clubs.
Oh well, Maybe I can get them next month.
" I decided not to wait till next month and bought them feeling just a little bit guilty because I probably should have saved that money in case the kids needed something.
I grabbed my shoes and headed home.
When I got home I sat down put my shoes on, lifted my legs and took a good look at my shoes and then the justification process started.
I started thinking, "These are cute and VERY comfortable, they match my outfit perfectly, and they will match a couple of other outfits I have too.
Besides, it's not like they are high heeled strappy things with rhinestones that I will never wear.
" I felt better and got up and went about my day.
My husband comes home and we say our hellos and asked how each other's day went talking a little bit.
He happens to look at my feet and he doesn't say "Hey, you bought a new pair of shoes today.
I like them.
" Nope, inevitably his words were "You bought new shoes today, how much?" Now, I know exactly how much these shoes cost and I have no reason not to tell him the truth but when I open my mouth out comes "$20, they were on sale, do you like?" I was still trying to justify in my mind buying those shoes.
(Husbands if you are reading this I am sure that your wife has never done this to you, it's just me and I only did it once..
...
Oh and by the way tell me again how much those golf clubs were, really?) Anyway, I found a way to fix my money spending justifications, I make my own.
Just make sure you spend a little on your husband once in awhile so he'll never feel like you don't share.
So, if you are wanting to make some fun money, maybe its $100, $200, $300, $500 or whatever your heart desires, I would seriously recommend starting your own online business and see what the possibilities could be.
I wish you wealth, health and happiness, Sherra