DIY Chore Chart

I've been seeing these amazing chore charts for kiddos. My girls are pretty good at helping out, but recently they have enjoyed playing on our piano or games on the computer. I wanted to teach them that it was a privilege to get to do so. So they must complete their chores to earn the privilege to do the activity that they choose.
I used a piece of scrapbook paper for the background and printed off the chores for each of the girls. Then simply put my creation into a frame.


Have the Courage to Succeed!


I love this quote! Hope you all have a great weekend!

5 Tax Tips for Your Home Based Business

There are over 4.34 Million Home Based Businesses in the US and the number is growing. Families have found that it's a sufficient way to make ends meet, supplement or even replace incomes.

Whether your a seasoned Home Based Business Owner or Brand New, Here are 5 Tips to help you with your Taxes during this Tax season.

5 Tax Tips:
  1. Consider the Home Office Deduction. If you use a portion of your home for business you may be able to deduct that area on your taxes. Generally the amount of the deduction depends upon the size of the space you use to conduct your business.
  2. Deduct Traveling Expenses. Once your home is established as a place of business you are then able to deduct mileage as you leave your driveway. Be sure to keep a record of the mileage you have driven. My accountant gave me a special car log for doing just this.
  3. Keep all receipts that are related to your Home Business. Everything from your computer, Internet, phone bill, paper, pens, shipping and all other items that you use to conduct business.
  4. Set an appointment with your Tax professional early. They tend to get very busy during this time of year and it's less stressful to have your taxes done before April 15Th.
  5. Things to remember to take with you for your Tax appointment:

The Basics - Last years tax return, SS#'s of everyone to be included on the taxes along with their birth dates, Amount paid in state and local taxes in 2011.

Forms - All W-2s, 1098, 1099 or Schedule K-1, records of personal property tax or closing documents.

Income and Investments - Other income not related to your above forms (hobby's, alimony, etc.), Expenses related to your investments.

Charitable Donations - Amounts donated to house of worship, schools or other charitable organizations. Records of non-cash donations. Number of miles driven for charitable purposes.

Deductions and Expenses - Number of miles Driven for Medical purposes, amount paid for health care, records for children in higher education, employment related expenses, job search expenses, Records of Alimony paid, moving expenses, student loan interest paid.

Be sure to contact your Accountant as they know your specific needs.

Cheers!

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IMPOSSIBLE IS NOTHING



Whatever task is at hand. Always BELIEVE in Yourself and take the necessary steps to move forward.

Remember:

NO can't.
NO wont.
NO impossible.

Instead, think to Yourself:
I CAN!
I WILL!
It is POSSIBLE!

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Sledding!

We had a snow storm move in late last week.
Snow isn't my favorite thing but it made for some fun!
We went sledding!!
Cadence had so much fun and she had the best nap afterwards!

Trash into Treasure

After Christmas I had a pile of wrapping paper sitting in my room and had no place to put it. I have also had this old fan in my garage that hasn't worked in a long time. So I turned my Trash into a Treasure (well more of a useful tool).
Have you recently turned any Trash into a Treasure? Share your link with me below, I would love to hop over and see it!

~The Versatile Blogger Award~

I'm so stinking excited to announce that 4MyKiddos has been awarded The Versatile Blogger award by In Love by The Beach!!! I encourage you to hop by her blog and take a look, it's super cute!

The rules for this award are:
1. Thank the person that nominated you with a link back to them. ( Thank you
again In Love by The Beach!!)
2. Tell 7 things about yourself. (see below)
3. Pass this award on to 10 newly discovered blogs and let them know that they’ve
received an award.

Seven things about 4MyKiddos:
1. I started this blog as a way to share some of our families creativity, share how being a WAHM has changed our lives and stay in touch with family. It has grown into so much more for me though!
2. I believe that in all things we do we should do them to our best ability to glorify the Lord.
3. We are currently in the process of our basement remodel, so I spend a lot of time hopping to other blogs that have done the same thing.
4. I believe everyone has the ability to change their futures and family circumstances if they make the commitment to do so.
5. I love riding horses, it's such a great way to free the mind and great exercise.
6. My favorite movie is The Little Mermaid. The girls love it too!
7. Today marks 5 years of being a Work at Home Mommy for me!
10 Blogs that I love and
awarded the Versatile Blog Award to are...
  1. http://tools4mom.blogspot.com
    I encourage you to visit each
    one of these blogs and congratulate them on being awarded the Versatile Blogger
    Award!


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