While I was working on an article for the American Chronicle (not yet published) that talks about creating a business out of a hobby I came up with an interesting byproduct: potential hobby-to-business ideas.  Since I can’t use them in the article I decided to share them here.  Starting with…
Drawing/Art
The ability to draw is a talent.  Not everyone is that gifted.  Combine that with some pre-made blank note cards or postcards and you have a potential business!
Sewing
The ability to sew some cloth together and make something is a very …

When I know I need to write something but I am not sure what I should write about, I whip out my idea book.  It is simply a notebook filled with random ideas I have jotted down over a period of time.  Some are good ideas, some are not so great.  Every so often an idea sparks renewed interest and I suddenly have a whole article or blog post ready to be transferred from my mind to my computer.  Like now.
Muses are a little weird.  She might hit you …

Who would have thought a murder mystery party idea could turn into a possible business?  Apparently Rae Walaska of Port Orchard. She was right!
A recent article from the Kitsap Sun talks about Rae’s journey into mompreneurship, one gruesome party at a time.  With the mind of a writer and the heart of a horror fan, she is living proof that even the most unique ideas can easily become a profitable business.

How can you make that work for you?  Easy.
Put your own writing to the test.
Grab some paper and …

Photo Credit: Porcelaingirl° {josie-grossie}
Valentines day is sneaking up on us, whether we’re ready or not. If you’re one of the lucky (or unlucky, depending on how you look at it), hopefully you have your gifts, hugs, I love you’s, and plans prepared. However, if you’re single then you need a new set of plans.
For this Valentines day I have come up with a few ideas that are specific towards single men, single women and a little something for everyone.
Women
It believed by most that this is a holiday that …

As the economy gets worse, more people are trying to find ways to work for themselves. That is also seen with an increase in the amount of scams that pop up to fool these newbies in the wanna-be work at home world.
In hopes of helping you get started on the right foot, below are some areas that you may want to consider when looking for a work at home opportunity or business:

Join a direct sales business opportunity.
Start an online store.
Offer your services to individuals as a virtual assistant.
Make money …

I still was unable to get anything up yesterday due to personal circumstances, so here I am now. And I am going to stray from my simple topic for today and extend it into a very long gift idea list. That’s right. I’ll start with the simple, easy ideas and extend to more complex gifts. I even have a few ideas for those pets and children in your life. Just read on and see for yourself.
Simple
Going simple is a great way to show you care …