Re: Comment from Me

"Hey there! I found your blog via moneysaving mom and I was reading about how you are interested in the Haverhill Institute of Design. It is a scam, so don't waste your money or time. Here are some people's stories http://www.topix.com/forum/city/jonesboro-ar/TGAK9IOVBIJGOMASB

Hope you find a better option. :-)"

You can find her blog here.

Thank you so much for this post. This is exactly the information that I was looking for. I have a love to real estate and home staging, but I will definitely find another way to educate myself on these subjects.

I checked out your blog, and you did a great job refinishing your dresser. My husband and I started refinishing our dining room table last summer, and we are still not done (a lot of detail work, and procrastination...haha). Luckily, we only have one leaf left to go. Thanks so much for the encouragement to complete our ongoing projects.

Re: Comment from Rosie (Part 3)

"as a rule, I generally stay away from anything that requires me to pay up front. Also, I don't know how your body reacts to being pregnant, but I can tell you that the LAST thing I would have wanted to do when I was past 4 months pregnant with my 2nd baby was move furniture around. I was already so sore and achey just from everyday life. =)"

This is a comment I received today from Rosie, you can find her blog here.

I generally agree with this rule, but I have heard some pretty good things about the company. And, even if I don't end up getting hired they offer a full reimbursement plan. If you qualify before you start, yet they do not hire you, you can receive a full refund. Also, if I don't end up getting hired....it doesn't really matter to me. I have an ultimate goal of going into real-estate (when my children are older, and the market turns around), so this would be a good tool to have, even just to put on a resume.

During my first pregnancy I was more energized during the last trimester, but I totally understand that each pregnancy is different. Which is why I would ultimately, if hired, would sign up for the "as needed" option. That way I can turn down jobs when I am not feeling up to it, or whatever, you fill in the blank.

I don't know, I still have money available to me in a "college fund" from my Grandfather. So, it wouldn't be costing me anything and I just think that it is a good idea. I wish I could access this money for debt, and then you would have to listen to my daily ramblings. Haha, ;o).

Haverhill Home Staging

As I mentioned in my previous post, found here, I would like to find a way to increase our monthly income. My husband and I have come up with several ways in order to do this.

First, he is starting a new part-time job this weekend. It is only for 8 hours a week, but will bring in about $350 extra each month! One of the benefits of his full-time job is going to expire in the fall, so we needed to come up with a way to supplement this loss of income.

Secondly, I have started taking Pine Cone surveys. Whenever I qualify for a survey, I earn $3. While it isn't much, it does bring in a little extra money each month. I have so far received $3. Yeah, I am rich. Haha. If you are interested in Pine Cone surveys, more information can be found here.

Thirdly, I have looked into other ways to make money while still staying home with our son. I came across Haverhill Home Staging, and I am very interested in the possibility. For less than one thousand dollars you become a certified home stager, with the possibility of the job with Haverhill following completion. There are several options as far as employement, such as full/part-time or "as needed". I think I would start off as an "as needed" employee, because I am pregnant with my second child and have a lot of doctor's appointments, etc. But, sometime next spring move to part-time. As a part-time employee you earn $24/hour! You can earn even more as a full-time employee. You can learn more information about Haverhill here.

Do you know anything about this company? Before I actually sign up I would like to make sure the company is legitimate, so I won't be wasting our hard-earned money.

How are you doing with your monthly goals and budget? Would love to hear from you!