Archives for September 2013

D&R 006: How Robin O’Bryant Self-Published Her Way to Super Silly Success with Ketchup

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Written by Mandy

Click here to subscribe to the "Dollars and Roses" Podcast in iTunes. I had the pleasure of meeting and rooming with Robin at Blissdom last year and I am here to tell you...she is HILARIOUS. I'm not just talking about sorta funny. She made me almost pee my pants on numerous occasions during the 4

The Book Launch Has Arrived: Soldier Of Finance

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Written by Mandy

I can officially call my husband a published author. His book is now available nationwide. Nationwide. I have to repeat that because it seems surreal. So surreal in fact, that we feel the need to stop in to EVERY Barnes & Noble that we pass so that we can check "just to be sure" it's

Hello Life, I’d Like To Spend More Time With My Kids.

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Written by Mandy

Sometimes I find myself constantly picking up and cleaning. Cleaning, cleaning, cleaning. Between the boys and the dog {and my husband}...my house is a constant battle. I have things like socks, underwear, toy cars, choo-choo trains, crayons and even cracker crumbs taking over my floors on

I’m Probably The Only Person On The Planet Who Wants My Mother-in-Law To Move In

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Written by Mandy

It seems like mother-in-laws are not always the most popular, but I must say...I have grown a deep deep love for mine. So much, in fact, that I would move her in our basement if I could. For starters, she has more energy than anyone I have ever met in my life. Ever. Yes, more energy than all 3

How to Travel the World While Building a Thriving Online Business with The Suitcase Entrepreneur

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Written by Jeff Rose

Running an online business has so many perks. You make your own hours. You get to wear your pajamas if you want. The list goes on and on. The one BIG advantage that the online business has over a brick and mortar business is that you can literally work from anywhere. With 3 little kids, it's a bit

Inspire Me Please Weekend Blog Hop #26

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Written by Mandy

Welcome to the Inspire Me Please Weekend Blog Hop. I'm in Chicago for my best friend's wedding! AHHHHHH! Not a lot of time to chat...I'm too busy freaking out about my matron-of-honor speech. Holy cow. Have you ever had to give one of these puppies? I'm terrified. My friends are all like, "But

{Vlog 38} Stop & Smell The Roses: Shopping, Polka Dots and Mother-in-Laws

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Written by Mandy

If you are new here and are interested in joining us for Stop & Smell the Roses vlog link up check out my vlogging page for full details. I almost skipped this month's link up. And then it hit me.... NO MANDY. YOU MAY NOT SKIP THE HAPPIEST TIME OF THE MONTH. I would have been going

Candy Corn Pinwheels

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Written by Mandy

Hello House of Rose Readers! I'm Kelly from Smart School House. As always, I'm super excited to be here and today I'm sharing a tutorial on how to make Candy Corn Pinwheels! With summer vacation over and most kiddos in school, I'm sure you have noticed that harvest and Halloween festivities

D&R 005: How Emily Eddington Used Her Love For Makeup and YouTube to Quit Her Full-time Job

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Written by Jeff Rose

Click here to subscribe to the "Dollars and Roses" Podcast in iTunes. Let's see if you can fathom this number: over 66 million views on YouTube. Before you think that's some silly cat video or the latest Justin Bieber video, guess again. These videos are centered around one topic: makeup. Don't