I have this distinct memory of waddling out to the living room one morning 8 months into my 4th pregnancy. It was late February and our baby boy was due in March. Chris had sold his business a few weeks prior. He was there on the couch and said, “Your deals are doing so good!ContinueContinue reading “Navigating Parenthood and Business: Our Entrepreneur Journey pt5”
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Life Lately at the Rios’
Hi friends! It has been a minute since I have taken the time to write a “life lately” post…or any post at all for that matter. May brought an unexpected business opportunity for Chris and I. We took the risk, and it has taken some time to get going. So what is it?! Well…we needContinueContinue reading “Life Lately at the Rios’”
Small Town Traditions and a Thrilling Victory
Life Lately You’ll soon discover, if you haven’t already, that a normal week for us consists of games. Whatever the season, Ivan is playing the sport. He wrapped up flag football last week with two games. The first game they won, beating a team that had been undefeated for two years!!! It was such aContinueContinue reading “Small Town Traditions and a Thrilling Victory”
Week in Review: Family Fun, Activities, and Smiles
I’m looking back at the photos of last week and what a week! I’m sure you can relate. Thank you for letting me take a little bit of your time to share what we’ve been up to. This here is the smile of a boy who just finished Kindergarten! To say he’s a little competitiveContinueContinue reading “Week in Review: Family Fun, Activities, and Smiles”
Our Entrepreneur Journey~ Part 2
It’s August of 2009. Chris and I married during a break in my nursing school semesters. I had finished my LPN year, and had my RN left. I wasn’t working. Nursing school was so hard and time consuming, there really wasn’t really time for me to work. I was also a primary caregiver for myContinueContinue reading “Our Entrepreneur Journey~ Part 2”
Where Do I Start…
Chances are, if you follow along on social, you are aware of some of the ups and downs that been happening lately with our business and life. Life in general is great! The kids are happy and healthy, we are looking forward to Christmas. Homeschool is going good, the kids keep us busy with theirContinueContinue reading “Where Do I Start…”
Visit Wallowa Lake, Oregon
Chris started his job yesterday. It’s the first time he’s been employed by someone else for our entire marriage! 14 years of self employment. We still have our small handmade jewelry business. He will continue to be very involved in its operations, as he has been for the past 5 years. This new job isContinueContinue reading “Visit Wallowa Lake, Oregon”
Q2 of Business for 2023
This one’s a hard one to write. Revenue for the 2nd quarter went from bad to worse. When I last reported, we were seeing a little bit of an up tick. It was short lived. Chris pulled some numbers and our revenue is down 50% from last year. It’s been rough. Chris and I haveContinueContinue reading “Q2 of Business for 2023”
Our Entrepreneur Story | Pt. 1
Chris and I both grew up in families where our parents were employees. I think this reflects the average American family. They clocked in and clocked out. Over the years they had some jobs they liked more than others. But one thing was consistent, when you went to work and clocked in, you got paidContinueContinue reading “Our Entrepreneur Story | Pt. 1”
Business 1st Quarter 2023
Whew we made it through! The first quarter of 2023 was rough. Or should I say slow. The holidays ended and it felt like orders came to a halt. If you are also a small business owner, or maybe trying to get a business up and going, you aren’t alone in the struggle! I wantedContinueContinue reading “Business 1st Quarter 2023”
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