Whew! I think this has been my longest blogging hiatus. Nothing catastrophic or monumental has kept me away; it's just been a matter of scheduling.

I run an all-women, online investment company, and I've spent all my computer and reading time working on that. We just finished "Rule #1" by Phil Town. Amazing book for anyone even remotely interested in the stock market. Easy for even the novice to grasp and written in a conversational tone that keeps it flowing from the first to the last chapter.

I didn't plan to make this entry anything more than a quick letter of explanation for my prolonging blogging absence, but now that I'm on the subject, this might be a great tip for other homeschooling moms!

In the image of the Proverbs 31 woman, a group of 13 women in five different states, including little me here in New Jersey, formed an LLC and opened a private Yahoo message board to learn together and invest together. After a couple of months of talking, thinking and planning, we all met at the beginning of last August and drafted an Operating Agreement. Part of the agreement is that each of us sends our Treasurer $50 a month. We now have more than $4,000 to invest!

All of us came into this knowing little to nothing about the stock market, but we each agreed to read a book, share what we learned and combine our efforts to dig out great companies at great prices. We use our combined financial resources to purchase stock. With the economy in a slump, this is a great time to buy companies that are on sale!

Thirteen women began as stock market rookies, and almost a year later, we can talk shop with the big boys! What's more, we're making money for our families right from home, working at whatever time fits best into each of our unique schedules.

As the net worth of our company grows, we hope to branch out in the next few years and explore other investment opportunities, like real estate, foreign markets, e-commerce, commodities, and maybe even a little venture capital (one day!).

If anyone out there in the abyss of cyberspace would like more information on how we got started, send me a message. I'd be happy to share more about our experience. Now it's back to mommy world...

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Posted by lifelongalaskan

Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving me such a sweet comment. :)

I'm so glad you enjoyed browsing around at my photos. I LOVE taking pictures, and I happily use my Nikon D80 daily. My first good camera was a Nikon N45, a non-digital that takes awesome pictures. When I realized I wanted to go digital, I opted to go with a camera that could utilize the 2 lenses I already owned, thus saving hundreds of dollars.

My biggest trick for taking pictures is to take A LOT. People tell me I take great pictures, and I tell them that when you take as many as I do, eventually you're going to catch a couple good ones. :)

I try not to use the flash, but watch for natural lighting from the windows. That makes for a softer picture, I think.

Currently, I don't have a photo program worth beans. I'm really hoping to get photoshop soon, and I drool over the photo tricks it boasts. :) Maybe someday.

Feel free to stop by my blog any time!
God bless,
~Leah in Alaska~

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Posted by carit

Hello! I was so excited to see a comment from you on my blog! And very glad you were gone because of good things. It sounds like an interesting business. My Dh just started investing in stocks. Maybe I should start educating myself as well.

I have heard of Sara Groves, but am not too familiar with her music. I will check it out.

Have a blessed day!

Cari

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Posted by crazybusy

Wow, I am impressed with your business endeavors! Good for you! :) I wouldn't even know where to begin.
Love, Alyssa

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Posted by sugartreecreek

This is SO COOL! I have often wanted to dabble in the stock market but haven't because it intimidates and scares me, I don't know that I, alone, have the money to invest and I sure as heck don't have the time to figure it out on my own. What a brillent idea to pool your resources and brains together!!! I would love more info on this!

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