My Home Office is Under Construction!

[IndigoBlue68]

For the last 3 years I've been working out of our bedroom. So this summer we finally where able to start construction (thanks to my AmeriPlan business ;) ) on my new office!!!! It's halfway done, the patio is built with a new roof and my office will be attached with a sliding glass door. I have a desk already for the new space (got it from a neighbor who was moving). Now to get hubby to finish it before the rainy season starts this fall :rolleyes:

[nattiesmom]

Thats great!Post pics when it's finished!

[IndigoBlue68]

Hey thanks!

I tried posting some pics (esp the one with my 17 mo old having sawdust all over his bum) but they're too big and I don't know how to shrink them. Any suggestions?

[nattiesmom]

HMM..I am not sure lol...if anything jjust give us a nice detailed description lol.I am not sure how to shrink a pic.

[IndigoBlue68]

I've got a couple of the pictures at my family website, easier to attach a link, lol. We have an attached carport that we're converting into a "garage" which will be used as my new office. I believe the pics I have at my site only show the new back patio and my little one's bum covered with sawdust. But you'll get the idea. I'll definately get pics when I move into my new space!

http://www.babyhomepages.net/schmidtfamily/index.php

[diamond42377]

You have a beautiful family! :)

I love your new office idea. I was looking at home listings (we are getting ready to move) and saw a lising with a patio and seperate, sliding door area for dining or a study. I dreamed of having that as my home office :)

I bet you can't wait to "move in".

[IndigoBlue68]

Thank you Diamond!

Yes, I am very excited to get "moved in". We're going to use the space as half office and half craft room/storage etc. We have a small upright freezer that we're going to build cabinets around for pantry/storage. Right now our pantry is in the laundry room. This is a very small house, so we keep everything as compact as possible.

Have fun with your move!!!!

[IndigoBlue68]

My husband put the final wall up over the weekend (the garage doors) and finished the bird blocks. He's called the inspector today so hopefully he'll be out this week or next to get us signed off!!! When that's done, we'll be able to take our time to finish the room and get some electrical done. I'll post new pics at my family site and attach the link in the next week or so. :D

[Rosalee]

Hi Kathleen- Loved the pictures on the family website!! Boys are so cute at that age!! My office is split- Half of it is in my livingroom & my desk is in my bedroom, so I spent quite a bit of time running back & forth between the two- but hey it keeps me fit!! God Bless- signed your guestbook! (=

Rosalee Decker
Home & Garden Party
www.homeandgardenparty.com
Rosalee832@hotmail.com
1-360-458-5680

This is the Day that the Lord has made; we shall rejoice & be glad in it."

[IndigoBlue68]

Thank you Rosalee! We do have fun, my little men are growing so fast :( Brian had his 18 mo checkup yesterday and he weighs in at 23 lbs 12 oz (that's how much weight I've lost in the last 4 months!) and he s 34 1/4" tall.

The inspector came out last week and signed us off on the framing, but hubby needs to do a couple of things before the final sign off. So he's been working on that this weekend. I'm working on prepping over 1500 brochures for the fair, whew! :eek: I've also been invited to bring my material to my son's school barbecue on the 31st! ;) So I better get back to it. We walked around Green Lake this morning with the boys and Russell walks the whole thing while Brian gets to ride in the jogger (it's 2.8 miles).

Have a GREAT weekend!

[Rosalee]

Hi Kathleen - I'm so glad things are going well for you , you'll have that inspection out of the way in no time! I hope Brian is feeling better today after his checkup, Bless his heart- they don't understand a lot that goes on at that age, do they? Wow!! You have been busy- did you get all of your prepes finished? 1500's an aweful lot to have to do! I think that's wonderful that the school asked you to bring material-to open house. Great way to get some more business in there. Bet the boys' were pooped after walking all that way around the lake- I used to walk 3 miles down to the post office here in town, but have since moved out of town to the subbards, so can't do that anymore. Hoping you have a wonderful day!! God Bless-

Rosalee Decker
Home & Garden Party
www.homeandgardenparty.com
Rosalee832@hotmail.com
1-360-458-5680

This is the Day that the Lord has made; we shall rejoice & be glad in it."

[IndigoBlue68]

We passed inspection!!! Hubby just needs to get busy with the finish work and I hope to move in to my new space in a few more weeks. He's taking Mon-Wed off next week so he can get some work done (including the weekend). The fair was a HUGE success!!! I found 3 new business partners and many, many people interested in the memberhships/business. I also signed up a non-profit group that found me after I gave a gal my business card when walking around Green Lake.

My son's school nurse has been putting my brochures on display in her office and we may be able to work with the PTA as a non-profit orginazation to help raise funds for the school. With my company, they give 20% of each of the monthly residual comission back to non-profit organizations. The school nurse knows so many families that can't afford traditional insurance and this is a wonderful affordable alternative!

Brian is doing great! Got his first haircut a couple of weeks ago. I need to update my website with fresh pictures :rolleyes:

Life is good.......... :p

[Rosalee]

Hi Kathleen! It all takes time doesn't it, to get all these things done. I'm so glad things are going well for you & your business & Hope that you'll be moved into your office Soon!! God Bless-

Rosalee Decker
Home & Garden Party
www.homeandgardenparty.com
Rosalee832@hotmail.com
1-360-458-5680

This is the Day that the Lord has made; we shall rejoice & be glad in it."

[IndigoBlue68]

Thank you so much Rosalee,

We ran into a little glich with our electrical and it's going cost us more then what we had budgeted, so things are on hold for now. But the upside is the exterior is done, window's are in and my husband put the final coat of paint on a couple of weeks ago :D . So for now the boys have an enclosed play area till we can get the wiring done.

Business has been very busy! Signed up 4 people last week and have more to call on today. Luckily my little one takes 2-3 hr naps most days. My older one is in kindergarten all day.

Did an 8 mile walk on Saturday for my non-profit group I'm working with. www.HEALEverywhere.org (http://www.HEALEverywhere.org) , they help women of Post-Domestic Violence with support and education to empower them to continue rebuilding their lives. I'm a survivor of Domestic Violence so I'm personally VERY passionate about this organization. My husband and I where even envited to their reception they held at the Canlis here in Seattle last Monday.

How are things going with you? How's your Garden business going? I bet you sell LOTS of stuff with the holiday's coming up.

[imafishtank]

That is so exciting. I'm happy for both your new office and your success. It's people like you who give me hope during the slow times. Best of luck!

[IndigoBlue68]

Thanks Robyn! You must have a fun business :) Do you do holiday parties too?

[Rosalee]

HI Kathleen!! Great to hear your news, I had been thinking about you guys & wondered how things were going. At least you've got the windows, etc done before winter hits.Happy to hear your business is going well- that's always a plus!! I'm a little slow on the parties right now, But maybe business will pick up between now & the Holidays. Hostess Benefits are 30% this month rather than the 20%-(that extra 10% adds up) I'm hoping to get some Christmas shopping done this month through HGP!! I have 2 possible recruits that are going to join later on this month- I'm excited for them & very happy for them! I know they'll love Home & Garden Party & what we have to offer them.Call me or email me at anytime to book a party. God Bless you & your family always-

Rosalee Decker
Home & Garden Party
www.homeandgardenparty.com
Rosalee832@hotmail.com
1-360-458-5680

This is the Day that the Lord has made; we shall rejoice & be glad in it."

[imafishtank]

Kathleen- I currently have kits for Thanksgiving Day (because the kids get so bored while everyone watches football and takes naps) and I'm working on a Christmas Ornament kit, but I don't have any actual parties for the holidays... yet. :) Thanks for lookin!

[IndigoBlue68]

Ohh, what a great idea! My two boy's birthdays are about 20ish day's apart (2001/2005), so I'm gonna be busy in Jan/Feb....may need some cost effective ideas from you.

[IndigoBlue68]

Hey Rosalee,

How are your new recruits doing? I got a couple more myself, whew! Keeps me out of trouble, not ;)...........actually it's a lot of fun! That's what matters most, no matter what business you're in, is having fun.

[Rosalee]

I may have 1 more recruit, so that will make 3- My daughter is thinking of Joining HGP!! It's so easy to be a HGP Designer- and so much fun!! At least it doesn't feel like work to me - i have so much fun!! Happy to hear you're business is going well!! October 27th- we will be having a Christmas sale with some items marked at 58% off reg. price!! Can't wait for that!! Hostess Benefits are still 30%!!

Rosalee Decker
Home & Garden Party
www.homeandgardenparty.com
Rosalee832@hotmail.com
1-360-458-5680

This is the Day that the Lord has made; we shall rejoice & be glad in it."

[IndigoBlue68]

Wahoo!! Good job!!! :D

[Rosalee]

Hi Kathleen- My daughter signed up with Home & Garden Party FRiday!! She lives in Ohio, she's so excited & I'm so happy for her, because I know what she has to look forward to with HGP!! How are things going with you? Hope all is well & that your business is thriving as well!! Hugs & God Bless you!!

Rosalee Decker
Home & Garden Party
www.homeandgardenparty.com
Rosalee832@hotmail.com
1-360-458-5680

This is the Day that the Lord has made; we shall rejoice & be glad in it."

[IndigoBlue68]

Hi Rosalee,

I'm doing great, aside from this nasty headcold I've cought. I signed up 4 new business partners and a new member in the last 2 weeks, so yes, it's going very well for me. The best thing about working from home, I can take a sick day whenever I want ;)

I wish you and your daughter the best! Have fun!!!!

[Rosalee]

Hi Kathleen!! Sorry to hear you're feeling a little under the weather. Hope you get feeling better soon!! Fantastic News on your business!! Keep it up!! God Bless-p.s we're having a 58% off Christmas sale next month starting Nov. 1st-Request a catalog if you're interested!!

Rosalee Decker
Home & garden party
www.homeahdgardenparty.com
Rosalee832@hotmail.com
1-360-458-5680

This is the Day that the Lord has made; we shall rejoice & be glad in it."

[IndigoBlue68]

Thanks :) Sheesh, I need to get busy with my Christmas shopping! Where on earth has the time gone?

[Rosalee]

Hi Kathleen!! I was sick all last week with the headcold thing going on- It's never any fun to be sick!! Hope your business is going well!! And speaking of Christmas- we only have 34 days left to shop for Christmas and I'm half way done shopping!! You can always shop for FREE & Half-price with Home & Garden Party through our Christmas sale!! Save up to 58% off on selected items from Home & Garden Party. Have a wonderful day!!

Rosalee Decker
Home & Garden Party
www.homeandgardenparty.com
Rosalee832@hotmail.com
1-360-458-5680

This is the Day that the Lord has made;we shall rejoice & be glad in it!

[IndigoBlue68]

Ugh, nope, it's not done yet.

But, my husband picked up a very large oak computer roll top desk (from a coworker) for free!!!! So now I need to find a home for the desk we bought last summer. It's one of those office type desks, very large approx 5 ft x 3 ft x 3 ft with an extention. If anyone is interested, let me know, I figured out how to attached pics below.

I've updated my family website too, lots of new pics. www.babyhomepages.net/schmidtfamily/index.php

We're waiting on our taxes so we can finally get the electrical done and finish the new room. I'm sooooooooooo excited!!!!

I hope everyone is well!

[IndigoBlue68]

Drum roll please...............well, not quite yet. Our electrician is scheduled to come out in 2 weeks!!! Once that's done and it passes permit, then we can finally finish the room/office/dining room!!!!

Sorry I haven't been around much, been really busy. I hope everyone is well!

[MLMOnlineMagazine.com]

For the last 3 years I've been working out of our bedroom. So this summer we finally where able to start construction (thanks to my AmeriPlan business ;) ) on my new office!!!! It's halfway done, the patio is built with a new roof and my office will be attached with a sliding glass door. I have a desk already for the new space (got it from a neighbor who was moving). Now to get hubby to finish it before the rainy season starts this fall :rolleyes:

Well, whatever you do...don't ever let your bands
get like this or it's going to drive you mad!! I now
understand why folks balled them up. :-)

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[IndigoBlue68]

Wow, I can't believe how long it's been since I last posted here. Things in our home have been flipped upside down.

We got the room done, permits passed, walls painted, carpet down.....we've even cleaned it already. This year on January 26th (on my oldest sons birthday) we found out our 3 year old now has Type 1 Diabetes too. We where so hoping he "dodged the bullet", but no. But he's adapted very quickly to his daily shots and finger pokes just like big brother.

I also was going through some professional changes with my business. After a lot of thought, I decided to shut it down. After a year and a half, it just wasn't making the kind of money I needed and was bairly staying afloat. But as the saying goes, close one door and another opens. In February I signed on as a founding member of a brand new company and haven't been happier. I've personally saved over $200 in just a few weeks with our national buyers discount card! All I did was purchase stuff I would have normally bought otherwise.

Anyways, just wanted to check in without starting a new thread. I hope everyone is healthy and well and I look forward to getting "back in the game".

Have a blessed day,

~Kathleen