Last week I got to unleash some stress at the shooting range. My family has always been big into shooting and hunting. While I am not big on hunting, shooting guns is definitely one of my favorite hobbies ever. Plus I’m getting pretty good! Can’t wait to go again in a couple of weeks.
This weekend I’ve got the girlies and we’ll be hitting up the corn mazes and Amish markets for some fall fun. We have already been raking up gigantic piles of leafs. Leaf piles keep the girls entertained for hours!
Good Articles From the Week
I’ve gotten more into the groove of things this week. I am back on a good schedule plus this week has been pretty slow in the writing sense so I’ve had plenty of time to read. Which is kind of nice.
Carrie recently posted 5 Things I’ve Learned About 3 Year Olds. I really like this post because in my opinion the “terrible twos” is wrong. It’s really the “terrible threes.” In my experience a two year old doesn’t have anything on the attitude, stubbornness, and independence that a three year old develops. This has been the same for the both of my girls. And, since my youngest is three I get to enjoy regular power struggles and temper tantrums. Fun!
- Should a Woman Quit Her Job to Stay at Home with Her Child? @Wealthy Turtle
- How We Negotiate @Done by Forty
- Is Preserving Your Own Food Worth It @The Frugal Farmer
- Should We Cut Food Stamps? @Frugal Rules
Other Places You Can Find Me:
- What it REALLY Takes to be a Successful Freelance Writer @Club Thrifty
- 7 Investing Ideas You Haven’t Considered @ The College Investor
- How to Make Time for a Side Hustle @Cult of Money
- 5 Money Saving Tactics You Can Implement in Five Minutes or Less @Money Ning
Freelance Jobs
I have surpassed my extra income goal for the month, but unless I get some extra work in the next 3-4 days I won’t have beat last month! Darn it!
I am already feeling the ups and downs of freelancing. There are some weeks when I am crazy busy and then there are weeks like this one, where nothing is going on. I am glad I’ve had such a slow week because it has given me a lot to think about and what I need to do to make myself more secure.
Lots of planning this week. Plans for the new blog. Plans for making sure I have enough work. Plans on preparing to quit my job. Sheww, I have a lot to do!
I am back at applying for jobs. Although it was a pretty crappy week job board wise. Here is the best I could find!
Freelance Writing Jobs
- Real Estate Writers @Craigslist
- Real Estate Blogger @ProBlogger Pay: $10-$20 per post
- Social Media Writers @Craigslist
- US Senate Campaign Blogger @ProBlogger
- MotorSports Journalist @Craigslist
- Event Blogger @ProBlogger Pay: $25/post
- Writer for Investor Presentation @Craigslist
- Demand Studios Writer @Media Bistro Pay: $20-$50 per article
- Business Blogger @Craigslist
- Psychology Writer @Craigslist
- IPad Blogger @ProBlogger
Freelance Editing Jobs
- Book Manuscript Editor @Craigslist
*Have an Awesome Weekend*
Thanks for the mention!
I have a three year old daughter and I have to agree with you. Way more terrible than twos. It’s the attitude. She already knows everything. Ai-yai-yai.
Thanks for the mention, Alexa! My 14-year-old is an awesome shot too. She plays airsoft with her guy friends and kicks tail – love it! I’ve been shooting a couple of times, but definitely need more experience – I’m still super nervous about my lack of shooting experience.
Thanks for the mention! Our posts today have nearly the same picture.
Hey Alexa and thanks for including The Joy of Simple in your Good Articles section
Your support and encouragement is truly appreciated and to be among such wonderful bloggers/people is truly awesome!!
Take care and have a great weekend with your girls
All the best.
Lyle
I love going shooting as well, you don’t meet many bloggers who do!
Corn mazes and Amish buggies…sounds like my type of fall weekend! Hope you and the girlies have fun!
My Dad and I like to go shooting from time to time. You’re right – it’s a lot of fun. What size rifle was that?
That one is just a 22. I’m awesome with the 22, but who isn’t? lol We had the AK, 357, and 9mm out too. I do good with all of them except the 9. I can’t even hit the target with it. Too much power but it kills me that I can’t do it. Need to practice!
You are doing such a great job with freelancing and writing! You are a great inspiration. I know you’re transition will go well.