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I can do that as well as support local Missouri and Illinois family farms with @Dierbergs Homegrown.

Think of Dierbergs Homegrown as a Farmer’s Market inside of a grocery store. It has the freshest produce available locally. In order for the item to be considered Dierbergs Homegrown, it has to be picked, packed and delivered to their stores in less than 24 hours.

You’ll find everything you want from tomatoes to eggplant to corn to peaches and more grown by family-owned farms located in and around the St. Louis area.

Get the recipe for my Meatless Lemon Parmesan and Corn Pasta and learn more about Dierbergs Homegrown on my blog, link in bio.

#DierbergsHG #HomegrownProud #WeLoveLocal #Partner
Planning my grocery shopping trips has become so m Planning my grocery shopping trips has become so much easier with @dierbergs Rewards. Not only do I earn points for every dollar I spend, but with their Marketplace, my points go even further with free grocery items.

Dierbergs Rewards app is super easy to use and makes for worry-free shopping. I’m a fan! 

Find your store- http://bit.ly/DierbergsStore

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Class of 2022. 
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Career, Entrepreneur 101, Featured · February 8, 2017

Why Having a Dedicated Workspace as an Entrepreneur is Crucial for Success


There is something about walking into my home office that helps to transform me.

Everywhere else in my home, I am a mom—a juggler of many hats. In the kitchen I’m a chef, in the living room I’m the entertainer, in the bedroom I’m the…(welp).

All of those spaces and then some in my home are stages in which I play a role. But in my home office, I am the CEO, Head Chick in Charge, and that is where the magic happens. It allows me to separate my work from my personal life while giving me an organized space in which to work. I am asked all of the time about how I manage to be able to work on so many different projects at one time and it is because I have a dedicated workspace. It allows me to filter out distractions while completing my work flow.

When you work from home, the lines can easily be blurred. Having a dedicated workspace can help those lines of demarcation be more prominent. It gives you an area in which you can give your professional side some attention that is separate from the other living areas of your home.

My workspace is far from fancy. I converted my oldest son’s room into my office and added a futon for when he visits. I got my desk at TJ Maxx and that is pretty much it. Artwork adorns my walls from my 12 year old daughter and it’s a comfy, no frills area.

I’ve created a lot of things in this space that have added to my income streams and overall profit. It works for me!

If you do not have a dedicated workspace and you are working in the kitchen or dining room or living room, please stop. Even if you don’t have an extra room to set up shop, you can take an area in one of those places and make it a workspace. Use dividers to section off your area use a desk or TV tray even, and you’ve created a makeshift space.

You will find yourself more productive and focused, allowing you to be more consistent with your professional goals.

Since I have a home office, I have traditional hours in place.  It helps me stay on track and on my grind.

And if you are looking for ways to personalize your workspace it to give it a signature, I’ve shared ideas on how to do that HERE.

To recap, let’s list why it’s important to have a dedicated workspace for your success:

  • helps you stay organized
  • keeps you from distractions and aids in consistency
  • teaches and trains family members to respect your work area
  • helps you play your entrepreneur role
  • assists in work life management and separating your personal from your professional

I don’t know what I would do without my dedicated workspace!


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  1. Suze - Luxury Columnist says

    February 9, 2017 at 8:47 am

    I wish I could stick to proper working hours but there’s always so much to do! It’s great to have a separate working space as you feel so much more productive without other distractions going on

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You know I like to keep it F-R-E-S-H.🌽 🍅 🥒

I can do that as well as support local Missouri and Illinois family farms with @Dierbergs Homegrown.

Think of Dierbergs Homegrown as a Farmer’s Market inside of a grocery store. It has the freshest produce available locally. In order for the item to be considered Dierbergs Homegrown, it has to be picked, packed and delivered to their stores in less than 24 hours.

You’ll find everything you want from tomatoes to eggplant to corn to peaches and more grown by family-owned farms located in and around the St. Louis area.

Get the recipe for my Meatless Lemon Parmesan and Corn Pasta and learn more about Dierbergs Homegrown on my blog, link in bio.

#DierbergsHG #HomegrownProud #WeLoveLocal #Partner
Planning my grocery shopping trips has become so m Planning my grocery shopping trips has become so much easier with @dierbergs Rewards. Not only do I earn points for every dollar I spend, but with their Marketplace, my points go even further with free grocery items.

Dierbergs Rewards app is super easy to use and makes for worry-free shopping. I’m a fan! 

Find your store- http://bit.ly/DierbergsStore

#dierbergspartner #dierbergsrewards #dierbergssummer
This #essencefest was one for the record books, in This #essencefest was one for the record books, in more ways than one.  Nola will always be one of my favorite places to visit, and I’m looking forward to being in the place again next year. Until then…
My first full day at #essencefest is in the books. My first full day at #essencefest is in the books. It’s very—different from years past, but I’m proud to be covering it this year. 🙌🏾
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Quill and Scroll recipient.
Citizenship award winner.
Spirit of Excellence  Award 8 yrs. running. 
Class of 2022. 
Job well done, daughter!
P R O M. That’s the caption. P R O M. That’s the caption.
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