If you're a regular BOTTLESOUP reader, you know how I feel about Jamberry. And while I followed up my original post with some hands-on Jamberry consultant based research, the outpouring of support, encouragement and requests for more information has inspired me to continue writing about Jamberry. So, welcome to the first installment of my Jam Series. Posts will be going up … [Read more...] about 6 Things to Know Before Becoming a Jamberry Consultant
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How to Start a Blog
This post contains affiliate links, which means that BOTTLESOUP may profit from the purchase of products linked to from this article. It's a pretty common phenomenon: parents who end up staying at home with their children eventually get bored and want a way to earn income without leaving the house. It's the ideal situation, and many, many websites are dedicated to finding … [Read more...] about How to Start a Blog
Too Legit to Quit or a Scam: What a Jamberry Nails Consultant Said About Jamberry
A couple weeks ago, I published a post about how MLMs prey on moms, particularly stay at home moms who have limited income earning options. You can read it here. While I stand by that article and agree that most "consultants" do not earn their keep selling things like Jamberry Nails, I decided to write a feature about T. (name is withheld not because T. requested it, but … [Read more...] about Too Legit to Quit or a Scam: What a Jamberry Nails Consultant Said About Jamberry
Jamberry Scamberry: Why The Latest MLM Preying on SAHMs Will Never Give You Financial Freedom
In its heyday, FarmVille farmers outnumbered real farmers 60 to 1. In the past few months, I've received more Jamberry nail party invites on Facebook than FarmVille invites in 2010. In a word, this epidemic is ridiculous. And, quite frankly, it's much sadder than plowing fake crops and building imaginary barns because Jamberry "consultants" are investing real money ($119+) … [Read more...] about Jamberry Scamberry: Why The Latest MLM Preying on SAHMs Will Never Give You Financial Freedom
What It’s Like to Work at Home
I've been slacking on my mommy blog because I've been writing. A lot. For money. At home. Although everyone fantasizes about working from home, the truth is that working at home sucks. It sucks for many reasons. And here are a few reasons I'll share with you: 1. You live in your office. No. Do not tell me "oh but it's home! It's so nice to stay home and do work in your … [Read more...] about What It’s Like to Work at Home