tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712706540990872592010-01-06T18:08:30.387-07:00Stay home with your kids and still have a life, it is possible? I share my journey from corporate America to working at home, creating a two 6 figure incomes while working 20 hours a week. Balance between my career and my family. It is a great place to live.Jodi Stotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14155185102867679955noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125TheRoadToFreedomhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471270654099087259.post-69414700473632536022010-01-06T17:32:00.003-07:002010-01-06T18:08:30.401-07:002010-01-06T18:08:30.401-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZY9kh2OfRww/S0UqCaFrQdI/AAAAAAAAAEE/Mt1GHkHVLlY/s1600-h/wave.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZY9kh2OfRww/S0UqCaFrQdI/AAAAAAAAAEE/Mt1GHkHVLlY/s200/wave.jpg" /></a><br /> </div>Ok I dusted of my wave today.&nbsp; I bought it on one of those late night shopping infomercial deals.&nbsp; Trying to get my moneys worth.&nbsp; You know the Gym before the Gym concept LOL. (I need to get in shape so I can play Wii with the kids) Today is the day I started my new years health goals.&nbsp; No more late night candy binges.&nbsp; I told Cali to get ready to do the wave, next thing I know she showed up in her swim suit top, sweats she has grown out of and&nbsp; vest of some sort.&nbsp; They didn't match but she did look good.&nbsp; She stuck with me through the full work out.&nbsp; I have a feeling I am going to be soar in the morning and I am sure Cali will be just fine. Max just kept laughing at us, he thought we where nuts! &nbsp; ~Jodi<div class="blogger-post-footer">~Jodi Stott www.JodiStott.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/471270654099087259-6941470047363253602?l=jodistott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheRoadToFreedom/~4/0Q_b_efdY6Q" height="1" width="1"/>Jodi Stotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14155185102867679955noreply@blogger.com0http://jodistott.blogspot.com/2010/01/back-for-more-abuse-but-i-love-it.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471270654099087259.post-63415556563903071262010-01-05T13:26:00.000-07:002010-01-05T13:26:07.988-07:002010-01-05T13:26:07.988-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img4.immage.de/edit_16119174justdance.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://img4.immage.de/edit_16119174justdance.jpg" width="141" /></a><br /> </div>We picked up the Wii game Just Dance at Target on New Years Eve and we can't stop playing it!&nbsp; Chris is even dancing to it!&nbsp; This is a riot.&nbsp; I thought I was a serious competitor until I hurt my back.&nbsp; Tanner is the winner so far but Cali and Max are a close second.&nbsp; We have 4 controllers going and the neighborhood in our living room playing this.&nbsp; I will post some video later so you can all enjoy.~Jodi<div class="blogger-post-footer">~Jodi Stott www.JodiStott.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/471270654099087259-6341555656390307126?l=jodistott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheRoadToFreedom/~4/CjtERFhnUcg" height="1" width="1"/>Jodi Stotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14155185102867679955noreply@blogger.com0http://jodistott.blogspot.com/2010/01/great-game.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471270654099087259.post-34257080219036249432009-12-31T11:05:00.000-07:002009-12-31T11:05:27.962-07:002009-12-31T11:05:27.962-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZY9kh2OfRww/SzziIqMCquI/AAAAAAAAAD8/SI9l2p0MSh4/s1600-h/Motivate_1_article.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZY9kh2OfRww/SzziIqMCquI/AAAAAAAAAD8/SI9l2p0MSh4/s320/Motivate_1_article.jpg" /></a><br /> </div>Today is the last day of 2009 and I started reflecting back on the year. If I would of know what was going to happen this year I don't know if I would have shown up (lol).&nbsp; Talk about going though the refiners fire. What a learning curve.&nbsp; Most of you know I have been doing multi level marketing for the last 7 years and have been very successful at it.&nbsp; This last year I got to see the dark side of the business and It wasn't pretty. I really got to see the business and the smoke and mirrors.&nbsp; I now have a greater appreciation for this industry. I would be lying to you if I told you I hate mlm but the truth of the matter is I do truely love it.&nbsp; There are some great companies out there with the fields best interest in mind. you really do have to partner with the right company, right trainer and right team.&nbsp; Then you do have an opportunity.&nbsp; My mentor Dani told us that there is no such thing as residual income.&nbsp; it is a myth.&nbsp; I thought she was crazy when I first heard that but she is very wise.&nbsp; It is true.&nbsp; Once you make the money you need to invest it.&nbsp; A mlm company is just a cash cow.<br /> <br /> 2010- The rebuilding year.&nbsp; I really want to be a million dollar earner this year.&nbsp; YES I am putting it out there ha ha.&nbsp; I have a plan and I am excited to execute.&nbsp; I have learned a lot and I'm excited to see the results.&nbsp; I know God has a plan and I am ready, Cheers to 2010!&nbsp; ~Jodi<div class="blogger-post-footer">~Jodi Stott www.JodiStott.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/471270654099087259-3425708021903624943?l=jodistott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheRoadToFreedom/~4/n6Zx9IObY1M" height="1" width="1"/>Jodi Stotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14155185102867679955noreply@blogger.com0http://jodistott.blogspot.com/2009/12/2009-what-year.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471270654099087259.post-61701561093511696042009-12-16T19:06:00.001-07:002009-12-16T19:07:21.278-07:002009-12-16T19:07:21.278-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZY9kh2OfRww/SymQfao3pgI/AAAAAAAAAD0/ofE2gClHgO4/s1600-h/girlie+nails.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZY9kh2OfRww/SymQfao3pgI/AAAAAAAAAD0/ofE2gClHgO4/s200/girlie+nails.jpg" /></a><br /> </div>I had no clue. I was doing some Christmas shopping today and ran across Girlie Nails (at the checkout stand of course) at Toys R Us.&nbsp; I thought that would be a good stocking stuffer so I grabbed a box.&nbsp; I am such a sucker!&nbsp; As soon as I got home I gave it to her, I don't know who was more excited me or her?&nbsp; We put them on and she LOVED them.&nbsp; I have to admit they looked pretty good.&nbsp; She was waving her hand around like a princes. Then the fun began.....one popped off!&nbsp; Oh my heck you would of thought someone ran over one of her dolls.&nbsp; She was devastated.&nbsp; We where on our hands and knees looking everywhere.&nbsp; Then they all started popping off. An hour later she was begging me to go to the store to get more.&nbsp; What was fun for a second turned into a disaster.&nbsp; So moms out there reading this...you where warned! LOL&nbsp;&nbsp; ~Jodi<div class="blogger-post-footer">~Jodi Stott www.JodiStott.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/471270654099087259-6170156109351169604?l=jodistott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheRoadToFreedom/~4/yK3WtyzJTPU" height="1" width="1"/>Jodi Stotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14155185102867679955noreply@blogger.com0http://jodistott.blogspot.com/2009/12/why-didnt-anyone-warn-me.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471270654099087259.post-53709883063589279452009-12-14T10:34:00.001-07:002009-12-14T10:35:34.058-07:002009-12-14T10:35:34.058-07:0075% of business owners say that the greatest benefit of running their company is that they can be their own boss, reports Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. I read this statistic this morning and it made me think od my own situation.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZY9kh2OfRww/SyZ14hW0E2I/AAAAAAAAADk/BuCO5nUbI4k/s1600-h/work-at-home-Mom-with-kids.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZY9kh2OfRww/SyZ14hW0E2I/AAAAAAAAADk/BuCO5nUbI4k/s200/work-at-home-Mom-with-kids.jpg" /></a>Being your own boss is great until your kids spill coffee on your desk!!!That wouldn't happen if I had an office somewhere else. It is defiantly a trade off but I think worth it.&nbsp; For the last seven years I have been blessed to have an office at home and no boss. Working at home definatly takes on an adjustment period.&nbsp; I went from high hills, business suits to slippers and sweats.&nbsp; I remeber standing in front of my closet thinking I have no casual clothes, to now I have to dust of my business clothes.&nbsp; The only time I get to where them is once a year at convention lol. Working at home is all it is cracked up to be.&nbsp; Having a nanny for a few hours each day helps too.&nbsp; Chris is now at home full time as well so we have the whole family home. Our lifestyle is defiantly different than most but we wouldn't change a thing.~Jodi<div class="blogger-post-footer">~Jodi Stott www.JodiStott.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/471270654099087259-5370988306358927945?l=jodistott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheRoadToFreedom/~4/_GRWkau983k" height="1" width="1"/>Jodi Stotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14155185102867679955noreply@blogger.com0http://jodistott.blogspot.com/2009/12/being-your-own-boss-is-great-until-your.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471270654099087259.post-38757062755314529512009-12-08T10:24:00.001-07:002009-12-08T10:24:24.303-07:002009-12-08T10:24:24.303-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZY9kh2OfRww/Sx6KIiY1EcI/AAAAAAAAADc/2zjzZdgohew/s1600-h/82836885.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZY9kh2OfRww/Sx6KIiY1EcI/AAAAAAAAADc/2zjzZdgohew/s200/82836885.jpg" /></a><br /> </div>Ok&nbsp; picture this.... It is first thing in the morning.&nbsp; I just made my shake and poured it into a cup.&nbsp; I go to the sink to rinse out the blender. Turn on the faucet and I GET SPRAYED IN THE FACE! &nbsp; I turn the water off and go put my robe in the dryer,&nbsp; Ok that was funny Tanner.&nbsp; He put a rubber band around the sprayers so who ever turned on the water would get sprayed.<br /> <br /> 5 minutes later I totally forget about it and turn the water on AGAIN---Yep got sprayed.&nbsp; RI ran to change my clothes.&nbsp; I am all dry forgot AGAIN about the sprayer and sure enough I turn on the water again.&nbsp; This time I was so frustrated that I ran back and Chris got spayed (as he was standing there laughing at me)&nbsp; The whole kitchen got it this time.&nbsp; Yes this time I took the rubber band off the sprayer.&nbsp; I can't believe it happened three times this morning.&nbsp; There is never a dull moment in the Stott house.&nbsp; Tanner is so grounded when he gets home!~Jodi<div class="blogger-post-footer">~Jodi Stott www.JodiStott.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/471270654099087259-3875706275531452951?l=jodistott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheRoadToFreedom/~4/QJ2ElWxe1BQ" height="1" width="1"/>Jodi Stotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14155185102867679955noreply@blogger.com0http://jodistott.blogspot.com/2009/12/ok-tanner-is-in-big-touble.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471270654099087259.post-26777023643754619492009-12-03T09:39:00.003-07:002009-12-03T10:09:30.535-07:002009-12-03T10:09:30.535-07:00<a href="http://www.danijohnson.com/news/how-to-escape-holiday-stress/"></a><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZY9kh2OfRww/Sxfv2OHuw5I/AAAAAAAAADM/VdfY3eY8XmA/s1600-h/53117612christmasshopping.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZY9kh2OfRww/Sxfv2OHuw5I/AAAAAAAAADM/VdfY3eY8XmA/s200/53117612christmasshopping.jpg" /></a><br /> </div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">This is a great call to listen to this year.&nbsp; Dani Really hits the mark.&nbsp; It is so refreshing to hear when you get overwhelmed with the holiday season.&nbsp; ~Jodi</span><br /> </div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /> </div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For many people, the holiday season is a time of great excitement, joy and spending time with family and friends. Its also a time of year when many people over stretch themselves beyond their means physically, emotionally and financially.<br /> </div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /> </div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Many feel the strain and stress of holiday gift buying, only to then feel the pressure of debt for months (sometimes years) afterward – only to do it all over again next year. According to a 2008 survey from Consumer Reports, about 12 million Americans are still paying off credit card debt for purchases made last holiday season!<br /> </div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Is this healthy? Is this really what the holiday season is all about?&nbsp;</b><br /> </div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /> </div><div class="testimonial_box_blue" style="color: #666666;"><b></b><a href="http://www.danijohnson.com/claim-your-free-gift/"></a><br /> </div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Recently, we’ve had many people asking Dani about a "ministry" we started years ago called <b>Secret Blessings</b>. This "ministry" has no walls, no buildings, no board of directors, no elders or organizers to report to – none of that. Its a very simple idea, ANYONE can do it and its EXTREMELY effective.<br /> </div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /> </div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I was able to find a training call Dani did a while back talking about Secret Blessings and how you can do it this holiday season to bless those who really need a touch most right now – and at the same time, bless yourself and your family in a way many have never experience before. <br /> </div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Here’s the audio below.</b><br /> </div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /> </div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Just push the play button to hear Dani talk about <a href="http://www.danijohnson.com/news/how-to-escape-holiday-stress/">a real solution to dealing with holiday stress now</a>. <br /> </div><div style="color: #666666;"><br /> </div><div style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://www.danijohnson.com/news/how-to-escape-holiday-stress/" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">How To Escape Holiday Stress</a> <br /> </div><br /> Posted using <a href="http://sharethis.com/">ShareThis</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">~Jodi Stott www.JodiStott.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/471270654099087259-2677702364375461949?l=jodistott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheRoadToFreedom/~4/W9DL6D6oQJ0" height="1" width="1"/>Jodi Stotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14155185102867679955noreply@blogger.com0http://jodistott.blogspot.com/2009/12/how-to-escape-holiday-stress.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471270654099087259.post-35545303366818696902009-12-02T12:18:00.000-07:002009-12-02T12:18:38.351-07:002009-12-02T12:18:38.351-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZY9kh2OfRww/Sxa7MxIx-yI/AAAAAAAAADE/0hYwvazfY7c/s1600-h/book_cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZY9kh2OfRww/Sxa7MxIx-yI/AAAAAAAAADE/0hYwvazfY7c/s200/book_cover.jpg" /></a><br /> </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Grooming the Next Generation is out today!</b> You can order it on Amazon or Barns and Noble. This is a great book.&nbsp; You all have heard me talk about which personality type you are aka: Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl or Emerald, well this book explains them in depth and helps you parent to each type.&nbsp; I am a sapphire, Chris is and Emerald (direct opposites) Tanner and Cali are both sapphires and Max is an ruby.&nbsp; The only one we are missing is a pearl but Grandma Meda is pearl so we aren't missing out.&nbsp; I know this probably doesn't make any since to you but the book will spell it our for you.&nbsp; It is a good read!&nbsp; Oh yeah and my name is on the front cover whoo hoo! <a href="http://www.danijohnson.com/self-improvement/grooming-the-next-generation-for-success-book/order-book/?utm_source=SpiritDrivenSuccess.com&amp;utm_medium=internal+ad&amp;utm_campaign=NextGen+Book&amp;utm_content=header&amp;xid=98a2bfcab0495f8c627436a3f1f2e170">Follow this link for more info </a>~Jodi<br /> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer">~Jodi Stott www.JodiStott.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/471270654099087259-3554530336681869690?l=jodistott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheRoadToFreedom/~4/884TKoxyX-A" height="1" width="1"/>Jodi Stotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14155185102867679955noreply@blogger.com0http://jodistott.blogspot.com/2009/12/it-must-be-book-week-for-me.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471270654099087259.post-17942624616691853442009-12-01T14:02:00.000-07:002009-12-01T14:02:49.073-07:002009-12-01T14:02:49.073-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZY9kh2OfRww/Sw2pMMBpJ5I/AAAAAAAAACs/OwOUBCkLsfI/s1600/DSCN0521.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZY9kh2OfRww/Sw2pMMBpJ5I/AAAAAAAAACs/OwOUBCkLsfI/s200/DSCN0521.JPG" /></a><br /> </div>I don't know if anyone has wondered who that beautiful girl is who is in my pictures.&nbsp; Well her name is Samantha, most call her Sam but I call her Sam I Am ( I know I am cheesy).&nbsp; We were lucky enough to find Sam early June just in time for summer vacation.&nbsp; We took the kids out of pre-school and hired Sam to watch all three of them.&nbsp; She went on summer vacation with us to California. Well long story short the plan was to help us though the summer but I couldn't give her up.&nbsp; So she helps us out Monday thru Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp; The kids love her.She is a huge help around the house and she is just one of the family.&nbsp; So now you know who Sam is! Yes she is available for sitting.~Jodi<div class="blogger-post-footer">~Jodi Stott www.JodiStott.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/471270654099087259-4255430021202950770?l=jodistott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheRoadToFreedom/~4/-SRIc_ncaWQ" height="1" width="1"/>Jodi Stotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14155185102867679955noreply@blogger.com0http://jodistott.blogspot.com/2009/11/who-is-that-girl-in-picture.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471270654099087259.post-48643519759312955002009-11-24T15:30:00.000-07:002009-11-24T15:30:39.726-07:002009-11-24T15:30:39.726-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZY9kh2OfRww/Swxd0X53DCI/AAAAAAAAACk/YNwfa3Xq7Fc/s1600/DSCN0018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZY9kh2OfRww/Swxd0X53DCI/AAAAAAAAACk/YNwfa3Xq7Fc/s200/DSCN0018.JPG" /></a><br /> </div>&nbsp;Ok now I know it is hooked up.&nbsp; For you social networkers out there <a href="http://ping.fm/">ping.fm</a> ROCKS!&nbsp; Saves a mom so much time.&nbsp; It will make you look busier than you all ready are!&nbsp; It is one of the many tricks my friend Kimber has taught me.&nbsp; The other program I am in love with is <a href="http://www.picnik.com/">www.picnik.com</a>&nbsp; That is where I made my header.<br /> <br /> <br /> ~Jodi<div class="blogger-post-footer">~Jodi Stott www.JodiStott.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/471270654099087259-4864351975931295500?l=jodistott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheRoadToFreedom/~4/CeVnfyx4q5I" height="1" width="1"/>Jodi Stotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14155185102867679955noreply@blogger.com0http://jodistott.blogspot.com/2009/11/it-worked.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471270654099087259.post-64678911403321057992009-11-24T15:22:00.001-07:002009-11-24T15:22:22.668-07:002009-11-24T15:22:22.668-07:00Ok did my ping.fm account hook up? All the time I am saving using ping.fm I just wasted connecting it lol!<div class="blogger-post-footer">~Jodi Stott www.JodiStott.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/471270654099087259-6467891140332105799?l=jodistott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheRoadToFreedom/~4/mDCncY7By28" height="1" width="1"/>Jodi Stotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14155185102867679955noreply@blogger.com0http://jodistott.blogspot.com/2009/11/this-is-for-you-blogger.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471270654099087259.post-26351695194781115302009-03-10T09:56:00.001-06:002009-03-10T09:56:22.518-06:002009-03-10T09:56:22.518-06:00