How often do we go to our own "About Me" page and read about ourselves? Well, I did just that yesterday and it really took me on a trip down memory lane....

When I read the line that expressed that I had been in the work-at-home arena since 2002, it hit me in the heart. My first thought was that  my son was only 7 and my daughter just 2 then. Like many other moms, they were the reason for my initial desire to be at home making money. I just wanted to be able to contribute to the family income but not sacrifice my family to make that happen.

It's been a fast 9 years and I have been involved in the work-at-home scene to some extent for all that time. In the beginning, I totally worked from home providing home business consulting and home business services to work at home families via my website. I also worked in network marketing and home party sales for several different companies. It was great getting to know so many people who shared my desire to put my family first! I love the work-at-home community.

As my kids got a little older, I decided to go back to college and pursue my teaching degree. In 2007 I obtained my Bachelors and later in 2011 my Masters Degree in Special Education. I have now been working as an elementary teacher as well as a special education teacher for 5 years. I still do help families with work at home businesses, provide consulting and home business services but so much of my time is devoted to teaching.

My kids are now in 6th grade and 10th grade! Although they are getting older, my priorities do still remain the same... contributing to my family's income while still putting them first. Teaching allows me to do this and I'd love to transition to a home-based teaching position with an online academy or online college at some point in my near future, but I know God's plan for me right now is to work with special needs students and make a difference in their lives.

At this point in my life, I am no longer a full-time work-at-home mom but am turning my focus back to that. I want to work at home in the field of education and continue to provide services for work at home families. I've also considered some home business opportunities for products that I enjoy using and sharing with others. I know, I will always be a part of this wonderful home business community that I first became involved in in 2002 and that is exciting for me.

Obviously, I am at a different stage in my life now than I was then. I guess that shows that working from home can be full or part time and can also be alongside earning money outside the home too. This is exactly why I decided to add a blog to my website. I will be sharing ways to make money from home, some may be a little extra cash and others will have the potential for full-time income. I know there are families who want to supplement their income that they already earn outside the home and others will want to work on a plan that can help them make the transition to being at home full-time.

Also, in my blog I'll share some pieces of my own daily journey as they relate to making money from home. I look forward to connecting with my old friends in the work-at-home community as well as all the new families that have joined over these 9 years! Wow, has it really been that long?