The Dabbling Mum

6 Grief Books For Parents

Losing a child is difficult. Its pain is so deep that no "pep" talk will ever suffice. Yet, well-meaning individuals often give pep talks because they don't know what else to do. They don't understand that pep talks cut like a knife. They don't realize th... Read >

Three Baby Shower Gifts They Won't Expect

I love baby showers. I love the idea of helping an expectant mother prepare for the arrival of her unborn child. I love sitting with a bunch of women as they trade mommy stories, play silly games, and eat yummy food. But what I don't like is watching one ... Read >

Four Gifts For Expectant Moms

Have you ever gone to a baby shower wishing you had something original or unique to share with the new mom instead of the same old nursery clothes and baby blankets? Thanks to these finds, now you can! BaBa Belt Hey Mom and Dad! Tired of holding tha... Read >

Four Children's Music CDs To Remember

My children are teenagers these days and their music a bit more complicated than the music of their toddler years. There are days that I long for those simpler days when music was more about the positive side of things and melodies were simple and fun. Pe... Read >

A Trip Down Memory Lane

Four years ago we had to work on a project for my son's eighth grade class. It was a timeline of his life from the moment he was born until he reached the age of 13. As I dug through countless pictures, I couldn't help but get nostalgic. My little boy ... Read >

Business Evaluation Time

Whether you are working on ways to deal with the economic recession, just starting your business, or looking for ways to increase your business, it may be time to work that business plan! If you've written a business plan only to set it aside never to ... Read >

Designing Your Own Real Estate Blog

If you've been contemplating joining the masses and becoming a blogger, you know good and well just how difficult it is to break free from the "personal diary" mindset and break into the "business blogging" mindset. It's easy to talk about daily life. It'... Read >

10 Gift Basket Ideas

There was a time, a few years ago, that I had seriously thought of starting a gift basket business of my own, then I moved states and totally forgot about the idea. Until one day when I cleaned out my computer files and ran across a few old notes. While I... Read >

A Servant's Heart

Do you have a servant's heart? Has God blessed you with the insight to see the needs of others and reach out in compassion and understanding even when they, themselves, cannot reach out and ask for help? Four years ago I had the rare opportunity to no... Read >

Hope Chests

A Hope Chest was originally used as a dowry. It was property that a woman owned and brought into her marriage. Some women could not find a suitable husband, for various factors; therefore, the dowry was used as a way of enticing a man into marriage. ... Read >

Dog Poop Pet Peeves

We've recently moved into a new apartment complex that really is much like a resort. We don't have to maintain the lawn, handle any maintenance problems, or deal with unruly neighbors. We can use the pool without having to clean and maintain it, we can ... Read >

They Want Your Product For Review

I recently visited a forum where a store owner of handmade goods was approached by a blogger to review her goods in exchange for a positive review about the product. Now, I don't know all the details of the message but from the sounds of things the approa... Read >

How Do I Submit My Website To Search Engines

If you own a business, you need the Internet. If you want to reach a wider audience, you need the Internet. If you want to target the right audience, you need the Internet. The Internet has become the first place shoppers go to locate products and service... Read >

Garage Sales Are Not For Whimps

A few years ago I learned a very valuable lesson about myself. I do not like to host garage sales, but I love the money that comes from getting rid of my "junk." Yep! You heard me say it, "JUNK!" By definition junk means to me: used stuff, in good condi... Read >

How To Succeed With A Business Newsletter

Owning a website is only half the battle when it comes to online marketing and advertising. Visitors need to see your services and/or products a minimum of seven times before they'll even consider purchasing your time, services, or products. But how do yo... Read >