Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Great Reading, Winners and Wise Woman Link-up!

Looking for some good reading? Here are some links you should check out this week:


Deception of Marketing and Media



Counseling Over Coffee: Depression 



The winners for last weeks giveaways are:

When Motherhood Feels Too Hard

Kassondra Hamilton, Kim Belcheff, Chelsea Wipf

CPT Pregancy Tests

Victoria Po, Amber Kemp

Your Blogging Business eBook

KM Logan, Clarinda Olenslager

Family Economics Conference Family Pass

Shannon Hazleton

Congratulations to you all! Also, don't forget today is the last day for the 30% off Lilla Rose SALE.



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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Exciting News: We are Now Selling Lilla Rose & Sale!


We are currently offering Lilla Rose products in our Boutique:






Lilla Rose is charmingly beautiful

 
lovely and elegant..


perfect for any occasion



and exquisitely unique!



Simple to use for the everyday person--


To create a look that you love!





But hurry, sale ends tomorrow!




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Monday, February 27, 2012

Characteristics of Foolish Behavior



The Bible gives us a clear picture of foolish behavior and its consequences. It’s important for us to recognize these traits in others—and in ourselves. Dealing appropriately with people who behave foolishly requires prayer and wisdom. But remember, that foolish person is not in your life by accident, and you can by God’s grace respond to him or her in a Christ-like manner.


Characteristics of Foolish Behavior

1. Denying, disregarding, or rebelling against God.
The fool says in his heart “There is no God” (Psalm 14:1).

2. Slandering, lying, deceiving
The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever utters slander is a fool
(Proverbs 10:18).

3. Quick-Tempered  A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult (Proverbs 12:16).

4. Acts Impetuously and Without Regard for Consequences 
 In everything the prudent acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly. (Proverbs 13:16).
One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.
(Proverbs 14:16).

5. Talks endlessly, brags, spouts off frequently.
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion
(Proverbs 18:2).
The wise lay up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near. (Proverbs 10:14).
A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul. (Proverbs 18:7 ).

6. Refuses Advice, Accountability and/or Discipline
A fool despises his father’s instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent
(Proverbs 15:5).
A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred blows into a fool
(Proverbs 17:10).

7. Handles Money Recklessly
Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no desire to get wisdom?
(Proverbs 17:16).
In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all
he has (Proverbs 21:20).

8. Quarrels frequently, picks fights, is contentious
Fools get into constant quarrels; they are asking for a beating (Proverbs 18:6 NLT).
A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control
(Proverbs 29:11).

9. Lazy, Lacks Focus and Ambition
Foolish people refuse to work and almost starve (Ecclesiastes 4:5).
A wise person thinks much about death, while the fool thinks only about having a good time now
(Ecclesiastes 7:4 ).
Fools are so exhausted by a little work that they have no strength for even the simplest tasks
(Ecclesiastes 10:15 ).

10. Never Learns from Past Experience
As a do returns to his vomit, so a fool repeats his folly (Proverbs 26:11).
You cannot separate fools from their foolishness, even though you grind them like grain with
mortar and pestle (Proverbs 27:22 ).





How are we to respond to foolish behavior?

1. First and most importantly, we pray for them.

2. Second, watch your attitude and motivation toward these foolish people:

Principle #1 Don’t be surprised if they refuse good advice.
Don’t waste your breath on fools, for they will despise the wisest advice
(Proverbs 23:9 ).

Principle #2 Don’t give them honor or luxury.
It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury – how much worse for a slave to rule over princes!
(Proverbs 19:10).
Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, honor is not fitting for a fool (Proverbs 26:1).

Principle #3 Don’t argue with foolish people.
Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce
quarrels. And the Lord’s servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to
teach, not resentful (2 Tim. 2:23-24).

Principle #4
Protect yourself from the resentment and anger caused by foolish people.
A stone is heavy and sand is weighty, but the resentment caused by a fool is heavier than both
(Proverbs 27:3 ).

Stay away from a foolish man, for you will not find knowledge on his lips (Proverbs 14:7).



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Friday, February 24, 2012

Earn Money Blogging: Wise Woman Consulting Tax Return Sale & FREE eBook Giveaway!


Dear friends, today is the last day of my week of giveaways--so I wanted to end it by giving away a 10% discount to my very own blog consulting service, Wise Woman Consulting! Many of you asked for a sale during tax season--so here it is! Watch our new video below:





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Make this the year that you stop blogging for nothing! There are so many ways to make money through blogging you would be surprised. We never knew we could make a dime for years and last year we earned nearly $24,000 for the first time. Now there are many bloggers out there making a six digit income through their blogs and all of us can always improve what we do. But the point of me telling you this is not to boast (we only boast in the Lord) but to let you know that you CAN do what you love and still earn something on the side! If I can do it, you can too!

I have also upgraded the consulting--and it now has new information that has been added that is very helpful, evolving along with what I have learned along my own personal blogging journey.

So I ask you, is your blog making what it could?

Could you help to bring in money from the comfort of your home while doing something you enjoy?

Are you daily blogging away with little traffic, growing discouraged, not earning a dime and ready to throw in the towel with the whole thing?

If you have thought of any of the above, I would love to consult with you!



My heart is to see moms being able to help moms make money at home. I know that especially in these challenging times with the economy not looking good that this information can be very helpful so I would love to help everyone to be able to do the same.

For those who sign up, I am also going to add a FREE copy of my eBook, True Christian Motherhood, for you to keep or give as a gift to a friend.



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-personal critique of your blog/or how to start one
-how to build/grow traffic to your blog
-1 personal phone consultation
-how to advertise and do giveaways
-how to charge advertisers and rates samples
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-access the private site for my personal notes 
-other ways to earn income through your blog
-1 week worth of corresponding via email after phone consultation to help answer any extra questions
-valuable tips and resources
-and much more!
You can sign up here:

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I am also offering payment options so if you would like to pay half now  ($50) and half later ($40), whenever you can before our phone consultation, you are more than welcomed to- just contact me at wisewomanconsulting@gmail.com and I will send you an invoice.



Here is what a satisfied client had to say:

"Mrs. Fuentes gave me clear and precise instructions on how to advertise on my blog.  The information she shared with me is invaluable.  Since implementing a few simple tips, my blog traffic has increased by 50%. Mrs. Fuentes consulted with me via telephone and email.  The services I received was well worth the money I paid.  By the end of our time together, I knew exactly what to do to begin advertising. I highly recommend Wise Woman Consulting to any woman looking to work from home.  It is hard work, but effort and diligence will pay off in the end.  Wise Woman has successfully proven that making money from your blog is profitable and rewarding."

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Note: After a few short weeks, Mrs. Cucuta has already begun successfully advertising as well! 

Read more testimonials here. 



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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Your Blogging Business: Tax Talk and Tips eBook {& Giveaway!}


This post is for all the wonderful bloggers who like to frequent A Wise Woman Builds Her Home. Yes, we are a growing bunch, aren't we? Shall I say booming instead? According to statistics and my clientele explosion this year for Wise Woman Consulting (my service for teaching bloggers how to earn money)  blogging is indeed quite a popular pastime for many of you!

So now it is tax time and what is a poor blogger supposed to do who has been making money or wanting to earn income from their blog but wants to know all the taxing (no pun intended!) details first?

I have had several clients ask me the question "So what do I do about taxes?" Well, now I no longer need to explain this topic and can just refer everyone to this fabulous new eBook: Your Blogging Business: Tax Talk and Tips eBook instead!


Here is the author, Nikki Hughes, who has a Bachelors of Science in Accountancy and several years of experience as a tax accountant at a CPA firm. She has also maintained books for several small businesses. She shares some notable chapters from her Table of Contents such as:

Do you need to file a tax return?
Understanding income and deductions
Business vs. Personal
Expense vs. Asset
Home Office and Business Use of Home
How to calculate your  “Business use of Home”
A word on estimated tax payments and calculations
Introduction to bookkeeping
You know what you need to track so how do you track it?
How to file your return



If you would like to get a copy of this helpful eBook for only $4.99 (that's a steal for what you will learn), you can purchase a copy HERE.  



The Giveaway

Nikki is generously giving away 2 copies of her eBook!

Thank you, Nikki!

Please enter below:


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Hope you win!



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The Family Economics Conference {& Free Family Pass Giveaway!} and Link-Up


Have you heard about the Family Economics Conference?

It is being held on March 8-10th in Chicago, Illinois and here are some of the many speakers:











Topics for the 2012 Conference:

  • Household Budget Management
  • Marketing a Family Business
  • The Duties of Dominion
  • Household Chores and Time Management
  • Facing an Onslaught of Socialism
  • Considerations Before Leaving Corporate America
  • Raising Sons to Provide
  • Keys to Being a Successful Family Entrepreneur
  • Stories from Successful Family Start-Ups
  • Q&A Panels
  • …and much more!
This year we are excited to announce that the Liberty Day Celebration is also going to be a part of this big event. We attended this last year, you can view the video of it here:



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    Now we have some more exciting news---The Family Economics Conference would like to generously give away one FREE FAMILY PASS TO THE ENTIRE CONFERENCE!!! (value of $279)


    We are going too, so we hope to see you there! (If you see me, say hi--I'd love to meet you!)



    Please enter here:


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    And don't forget we are having our Wise Woman Link-up today!

    A Wise Woman Builds Her Home is a place to be encouraged in your high and noble calling of role of wife and mother and daughter to the King and we want to encourage each and every single reader out there to build up strong Christian homes to the glory of God.

    If you have a post you would like to share regarding the topic above or that has to do with  building up your home, homemaking, character, hospitality, femininity, family, tea, recipes, organization,etc. we would love to have you share it with us!

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    Monday, February 20, 2012

    The Sacredness of Life and CPT Worldwide {& 20 Pregnancy Tests Giveaway!}



    Life is sacred. 

    Every soul a gift from God.


     "Behold, children are a gift of the LORD,
             The fruit of the womb is a reward.
    Like arrows in the hand of a warrior,
             So are the children of one’s youth.
    How blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them;
             They will not be ashamed
             When they speak with their enemies in the gate."
    -Psalm 127:3-5
      If you think you might be expecting a precious little one--you don't want to wait...you want to find out as soon as possible!


    This is true for any parent-to-be and especially those that are trying hard to get pregnant.

    I want to tell you about a company called CPT Worldwide. CPT stands for Cheap Pregnancy Tests and are Christian owned.



    From the website:

    "We offer reliable ovulation tests and pregnancy tests worldwide at wholesale prices with professional quality results.  Our tests are as accurate as store-bought, brand-name tests and allow you to order your early pregnancy and ovulation tests from the privacy of your own home. For couples trying to conceive, check out our low cost ovulation tests and fertility kits.   Easy to use and FDA-approved with results in 5 minutes!

    Our hcg urine pregnancy tests are designed for both clinical and home use.  They detect hcg levels at 25mIU, so you are able to test 3-5 days before your missed period.  Shipped within 1 business day!"

     (Domestic and international orders shipped within 1 business day of receiving cleared payment.)






    Wise Woman Tip

     CPT Worldwide is having a special right now with FREE SHIPPING for orders over $19.99, including international orders.  They will be running specials off and on using discount codes, as well as giveaways!


    The Giveaway 


        CPT Worldwide is generously giving away 20 free pregnancy strips-- 10 each for two winners!



     Please enter below and hope you win!



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    Sunday, February 19, 2012

    When Motherhood Feels Too Hard eBook {& Giveaway} and $1 for 1 Day!


    My sweet friend, Kelly Crawford, over at Generation Cedar just released her new ebook today entitled Devotions, Advice and Renewal for When Motherhood Feels Too Hard.
      
    Kelly shares:

    "I know about the days when you want to give up. I know about feelings of helplessness as you face your failures day after day. But I also know about a resolve that can be planted in the heart of every saint to bear them up on those days and give them what they need to carry out the task to which they have been called.

    This book is full, and it will fill you too. Practical tips for getting through a busy day, real devotions that address why our spiritual strength is often zapped and how to get it back, and constant refreshing of the vision–our lifeblood for this mission field–it’s all here and generations can be changed by it."

    Check out the video:






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    “This eBook is Kelly’s “cup of cold water” to mothers. We all need refreshment and encouragement when the hard days come, and Kelly has provided bite-sized (but meaty and thought-provoking) daily devotionals that urge us to take our calling as mothers seriously but remember at the same time that we are vessels of clay in need of God’s filling. These words are true whether you are the mother of one or the mother of ten! Thank you, Kelly, for sharing your beautiful insights into the calling of motherhood “from the trenches!” -Jennie Chancey, Ladies Against Feminism

    Kelly is now giving away this book for only $1 for one day! You heard me right, it is just one dollar--get it now by clicking HERE.  

    Or get it on your Kindle for just $4.97!



    And we are also giving away
     THREE free copies!

    Just enter below:

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    Hope you win!

    And-- we are having some more great giveaways this week
    just for you
    so be sure to check back...you won't want to miss it!




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