Tag Archives: be the expert

Work for Free and Get Rich in the Process

When You are Trying to Make Money, It ShowsBy Ally Loprete Starting my own business has been a huge educational experience for me. My business partner, Kelli, and I realized that in order to build a national directory of parent-owned … Continue reading

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Surviving the Recession (Yes, It’s Possible)

Written by Ally Loprete I have a plan that I’d like to share with you — because it involves YOU. Actually, it involves everybody. If everybody does their part, we not only have a chance of surviving the recession together, … Continue reading

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10 Steps to Becoming a Self-Employed Parent

(Or What to Expect When You Are Expecting to Work from Home)Written by Ally Loprete First, let me say that I realize that the title to this piece may seem a bit partial, and while I supposed that it probably … Continue reading

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Love This Site Awards :: Our Milk Money – DivineCaroline

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Kid Kwotes

I peeled an orange for my son, Braden and put it on a plate for him on the kitchen table while he was on the couch watching TV. Then I told him, “Braden, there is an orange here with your … Continue reading

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Virus Alert!! Trojan:Win32/FakeVimes

Wow. The reason I am writing about this because I hope that someone else will be saved by my very frightening experience. I am not exactly a computer pro and could have easily fallen for this just as anyone could, … Continue reading

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Motherhood: Perfect Cure for Avoiding the Gym.

Written by Ally Loprete If you are anything like me, and I doubt it because most people tend to disagree with me on the subject, then you hate working out, too.In the 35 years that I have been alive, I … Continue reading

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I went to the grocery store with an infant and a toddler ALONE…AND I survived.

I was determined. To heal quickly from my cesarean.To conquer the idea that I now had TWO kids rather than 1.To get out of the house.To prove to myself that although I don’t have family nearby, or neighbors to help … Continue reading

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Please Forgive the Pregnancy Brain

Written by Ally Loprete I don’t know how many more times I will be able to get away with the excuse that I am pregnant every time I have a brain fart. Seriously, my brain seems to be functioning less … Continue reading

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Back to the Basics

Written by Ally Loprete As the owner of OMM and a representative of so many members, I’ve had to do something I’ve never done before, and that is to swallow my political opinions and keep them to myself for the … Continue reading

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