I have a home based internet business where I market a line of soy/veg candles. I both retail the products, as well help others find their way in this business.
I was a teacher for many years, and am absolutely loving working from home.
Get outside for the day, preferably climbing or getting out to listen to live music with my family and friends
My favorite movie:
Cinema Paradisio (at the moment)
Family
Number of children:
2
Age of children:
4, 6
Relationship status:
Married
Parenting advice I follow:
No matter what the situation, I deal with my kids in a respectful manner, so that there is no doubt in their minds that I have their best interest at heart, (not that they always agree with what that is!)
Parenting advice I ignore:
To put your kids on a rigid schedule.
Favorite activity with my kids:
Both my husband and I are avid rock and ice climbers. We love to get out into the mountains with our kids either hiking, swimming or climbing.
Work
Work status:
Run my own business
Industry:
Internet
Name of business:
The Home Candle Biz
Hours worked per week:
20-40
How much I like my job:
I love it!
Job stress level:
Not very stressful
Best thing about my job:
I am able to work my business around my family's schedule. I like the feeling that I am going to be paid based on the effort I put in.
Worst thing about my job:
for me, the hardest thing is being self-disciplined and staying on track when there are so many other things that I need to get done around my house.
My dream job:
Having my own business, that I can feel proud of having produced, and at the same time being able to help others who would like to do the same.
When my daughter was born, I was a teacher, so I did keep it up for the 10 months of school after her birth. We didn't have a dedicated room to pump...