Heather Herding

One of my favorite parts of my business is the friendships I’ve formed through it! Back when we were able to go out places, we would meet up in person regularly. So much fun!

Very sad to see more store closures and job losses.

As promised, tonight I’ll be speaking live about how I use social media, my laptop and phone to earn my living! This is a complimentary event, but an invitation is needed to attend. Reach out to get your link.

Tonight’s treat...Chai Tea Cookies! Who wants one? Chai Tea Cookies Cookie Ingredients ... 1 c butter softened 1/2 c vegetable oil 1/2 c powdered sugar 1/2 c white sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 2 c flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 2 1/2 tsp chai tea spice Glaze Ingredients 3/4 c powdered sugar 1/2 c milk 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp chai tea spice Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine butter, sugars, egg and vanilla in a stand mixer. Whisk dry ingredients together and then add to butter mixture and beat for about 2-3 minutes. Use a 1 ice cream scoop to place dough on to a parchment lined cookie sheet. Chill in freezer for 10-15 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-14 minutes. If you’re going to use the glaze, do it just as you’re going to eat the cookies as it tastes good but doesn’t harden up. Mix glaze ingredients well and brush over top of each cookie. Enjoy!

Yes! The sun is back! Fingers crossed that the forecast was a mistake!

Wait...it’s Friday?? Sometimes it’s hard to keep track when you’re an online business owner!

Finding balance isn’t easy. But if we never stop and make a change, the cycle just continues. www.laptoplives.ca

One trip to the barn and 4 trips back and forth to the school all before 1pm today! Who can relate? Life can be hectic right? But am I complaining? No way! For one, I’m grateful for every second I have with my kids and my horse. (although sometimes that means a lot of driving )... But also, it’s sunny, I love my truck and I’m picking my own schedule (thanks to being the boss). Not only that, I can also share the platform I use with anyone that’s interested. Sound intriguing?

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Haha! Who loves heated seats?

The current world situation has forced businesses of all shapes and sizes to rapidly enable remote working for their entire workforce. The negative stigma that once surrounded remote working has been replaced by a pleasant surprise at how successful and better work lives can become, almost instantly. So much so that Jack Dorsey, the CEO of both Twitter and Square, has announced permanent policies for staff to work from home and Shopify has gone fully remote, keeping its offices closed. In the words of Shopify’s CEO, Tobi Lütke, office centricity is over. Have there been any changes in your industry?

Wow! I can’t believe it’s October already! Tell me something you like about this month.

Oh me, oh my!!!!! Homemade gluten free donuts!! Betcha can’t eat just one!

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Sunshine and fall colours! Can’t believe it was 26 degrees on September 30th!

View from my walk this morning...smoky but sure made the sun look cool. How is your day going so far?

Meet Bernie! Ok, maybe it’s Bernadette...I really don’t know lol. But we sure had fun hanging out today! Does anyone know what kind of duck he/she is? It’s days like this that I’m so grateful for the flexibility of my online business. You could be choosing your own schedule too. Give me a thumbs up any time for details.

Today was all about ducks lol! Seriously though, they’re just SO cute! PS...keep an eye out for one special one that I named Bernie. I’ll share some photos of him later!

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I found a beautiful spot to start my Monday morning! How are you spending the day? #qualitytime #pickyourownschedule

I never tire of being outdoors and wish that summer could last forever. Mind you, I probably wouldn’t appreciate it as much then! What’s your favorite season?

The birth of a ghost town: Point Roberts has lost 80% of its business and hundreds of its residents. Right now, there are five gas stations to serve fewer than a thousand people, one grocery store that, at its peak, would serve 5,000 customers a day, an empty marina, many closed businesses including the golf course, one bank that announced it will close in December and one restaurant. Are you seeing this happen? If so, do you have a back up plan?... Learn how to build your own on line business using this step by step program.

Dinner tonight! Would you make it? Creamy Chicken Enchiladas 6 flour tortillas... 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken 1 c shredded cheddar cheese 1 c shredded Monterey Jack cheese 3 T butter 3 T flour 2 c chicken stock 1 c sour cream 1 (4 oz can) green chilies Preheat oven to 350 degrees Mix the two cheeses together. Combine chicken with 1 cup cheese. Divide between tortillas and roll up. Place in greased 9 x 13 pan. Melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and then cook for one minute stirring continuously. Add the chicken broth and whisk until smooth and thickened. Remove from heat and add sour cream and chilies. Pour sauce over top of tortillas and then top with the remaining cup of cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Serve with salad and avocado. PS the package of tortillas I had was missing one so I only had 5 available.

Some say laughter is the best medicine. I like to think wine is the way to go!

Happy Friday! I’m grateful for an every changing workspace and love these fall colours. Which flowers do you like best?

To all the doors that closed on me: I’m coming back to buy the building. -... - See more

Haha, just realized my shirt matches! This is the recipe I made this morning. Who wants one? Blueberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins Ingredients... 1 cup milk 1 cup whole rolled oats 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled 1/2 cup honey 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 ripe bananas 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries Instructions Combine milk and oats. Set aside for 20 minutes so the oats puff up and soak up some moisture. This is crucial to the recipe! (I usually melt the butter now so it has a few minutes to cool.) Don’t do this the night before as that’s too long for soaking. If you find the oats haven’t soaked up any moisture after 20 minutes, give it a stir and wait 10 more minutes. Preheat oven to 425F. Spray a 12-count muffin pan with nonstick spray or use cupcake liners. Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl until combined. Set aside. Whisk the melted butter, honey, egg, mashed bananas and vanilla extract together in a medium bowl until combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stir a few times, then add the soaked oats (milk included, do not drain) and blueberries. Fold everything together gently just until combined. Spoon the batter into liners, filling them all the way to the top. Top with oats and a light sprinkle of coconut sugar, if desired. Bake for 5 minutes at 425 then, keeping the muffins in the oven, reduce the oven temperature to 350F. Bake for an additional 16-17 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The total time these muffins take in the oven is about 22-23 minutes, give or take. (For mini muffins, bake 11-13 minutes at 350F. Allow the muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the muffin pan, then transfer to a wire rack to continue cooling. Muffins stay fresh covered at room temperature for a few days, then transfer to the fridge for up to 1 week.

Sooo stormy, but it’s perfect baking weather. Any suggestions on what I should make? Having an in-ternet based company allows me to pick my schedule, activities and my location every day. You could be doing the same! All the information needed to get started is in our live virtual class at five tonight. Or there are replays available anytime. No fee to watch. ... - full training provided - self paced - ongoing mentoring - can be done anywhere/anytime - global reach - 24/7 support - perfect for distancing - even runs when you’re sleeping Everyone knows the world has taken a massive shift. We’ve been forced to look at things differently and find other solutions. But there are ways to rise up. Let me show you what I’ve learned over the past couple of years.

Just found this interesting bottle. Does anyone know what it was for? It says Victory on it and has a metal ball inside.

I heard this quote in a video I was listening to today and it really resonated with me. Who decides what’s ‘perfect’ and why are so many striving for it?

Haha this is so not me! I do love fall, but I’m also still hanging on to summer. How about you?