Surprising my Son

So, I made a "surprise" visit to my Son.  Its all on video, check it out, click the link

SURPRISE

Fathers Day

My Father taught me how to shave (before disposable razors), polish shoes, tie a tie, wash cars, ride a bike (and hit a tree) drive on Lincoln Drive (you better not hit anything), smoke a cigar and cuss...lol. Skills that maybe a lot of girls don't know, and some boys too, but I have them, just in case...

My father is somewhat traditional, so Im sure he didnt realize he was teaching me skills I could later pass on to my Son and Daughter. I was just a little girl, watching my Dad get ready for work. My Mom was home with us, while he worked. It was my version of Family dynamics, that doesnt really apply today. We played outside, and I was just too excited to see my Father when he came home from work. I have to say though, the cussing and cigar part, he didnt actively seek to "teach" me that, I just thought my Pop was cool..

My Father taught me to take no S@#%. Now, traits that would be subscribed to a Man, I picked up...however, instead of  me being a take charge leader, Im called Bossy, B@#$%. Oh well, Ill take it, especially if it helps me achieve my goals. I know Im a pain in his behind sometimes, but hey, he did this...lol

Fathers, you matter to your children, they watch you and how you move through the World. As I said above, my Father didnt actively sit me down and teach me, but he interacted with his daughter. So good or bad Fathers, think about how you are moving, and the impact it will have on your children.

Yes, there are plenty of single Mothers heading household (I am one myself, both children are productive adults with college degrees), but I had my Mothers Day. Im willing to step back an allow Daddys to have their day.

So to the daddies, be sure to teach your daughters to shave, tie a tie, shine shoes....and well, I dont know about the cigar and cussing though

Happy Fathers Day Pop, from your Pain the the Ass Daughter.

Share your memories of you and your Father, good and bad...no judgement.

International Women's Day

Wishing Every Woman a Happy International Women's Day. It isn't lost on me the sacrifice that many Women have made to help the many generations coming. We still have a long way to go.

International Women's Day

Age Discrimination

I have heard this far too often.

Age Discrimination

Happy 2018

Well, here we are, celebrating another New Year, how awesome!!  So, checking in with you, what are your goals for this year? Do you have them written down, so you can follow and achieve them? If not, hop to it!!  But, lets briefly touch on Last year, to make sure your on track to your success...

Did you achieve your goals you set Last Year?  If not, why not?  Did you start that business, or get a new job? How are your relationships, or do you have one?  If you havent achieved any goals, or have fallen short of goals you created Last Year, dont fall short this year. This is the Year of YOU!!

You have to find out why you havent achieved your Last Year goals, identify the issue, because This Year, you will not make that mistake again. Get laser focused!!  Move to that new home you have been desiring, go after that new job. Start a business, invest in that stock you have been looking at!! Take that dream trip!! In order to achieve that success you desire, you have to change You!!   You have to leave last years baggage in last year.

Get out, meet new people. Leave the Negative Nellies and Poverty Pimps alone. Their total goal is to keep you at their level of foolishness. You arent built for that!! You are built for Greatness!!

So folks, get out that notebook, start writing down your goals, then attack them, straight away!! Dont worry if others dont understand, everyone isnt meant to take this journey.

So, the New Year parties are over, time to kick it into high gear!!

Share your thoughts in the Comments section below.

-S-

PS...Stop by my shop to get your motivational shirts, coffee mugs. 

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Be good to yourself...Always

Even during the hustle and grind to improve our lives, we can lose ourselves. Dealing with family, friends, customers, bills, etc, can drain your tank empty, and just when that happens, they come back for more. So where does that leave you? Tired, angry, worn out, sick, depression, stress eating, etc.

Never be afraid to take time for you. Burnout is Real. Vehicles do not run on empty tanks. Take time to be good to yourself. Take a walk, get a massage, enjoy a good meal alone or with good friends, find your resting and happy place. Dont ever feel like you have to be everything to everyone, and dont be afraid to say NO!! You are no good to others if you arent good to yourself.

Comment below on how you deal with stressful situations. How are you good to yourself.

Found Money

So, here it is, Holiday time, and many people are scrambling/struggling with money issues.  What to buy, how much to buy, can I afford it, no wonder people are stressed!!  Bills and savings go right out of the window.  So here are a few suggestions you can use now, and beyond the holidays.  (Be mindful, some of these suggestions will work for some, the only factor is You, no guarantees are made).

Some of the easiest things you can do, right now, to find money are:

Put change in a jar after spending cash.

Check pockets in coats, jackets, pants, especially before washing clothes (hey, sometimes you find a surprise rattling around in the washing machine).

Sell items you no longer need or want.  I use Offer Up, Lets Go for local sales, and Ebay for distance sales.

LetGo: https://us.letgo.com/en/u/stacey-long_edbd8c69-6f20-41e3-9cf1-19cf7a91957c

OfferUp: https://offerup.com/sendapp/

Drive for Uber:  https://www.uber.com/a/join-vs?exp_slp=1&invite_code=c53e8vvay

Drive for Lyft: https://www.lyft.com/drive-with-lyft?ref=STACEY195500

During shopping, why arent you earning Cash Back and saving from shopping online?

Sign up today and start earning right away:

Ebates: Savings and cash back. https://www.ebates.com/r/MIEEMA3?eeid=28187

Honey: Coupon codes automatically. https://www.joinhoney.com/ref/qvr3ui

SwagBucks: Earn points, redeem for almost anything. http://www.swagbucks.com/p/register?rb=18649230

Ibotta: Earn Cash back and points for shopping instore and online: https://ibotta.com/r/ysssw

Shopkick: Earn points and free gift cards. https://shopkick.app.link/jM69yDDOQG

So, why not start a business?  Do you have a hobby that you can convert into a business, like sewing, catering, etc?

Check out Etsy for handmade goods: www.etsy.com. You can link to my Etsy shop, www.staceysshea.com

Not sure what kind of business you want to start? Consider helping to protect families and friends…Tap into the new Economy:  https://my.rapidfunnel.com/res/1886/893/?source=mobile

Ok, so now you have all of this found money, now what??  DON’T SPEND IT!! I will address it on my next blog post. Stay Tuned!!

Please feel free to weigh in on the above subjects. How are you finding money?