Making It Possible! WORKING TOGETHER AS A HUSBAND AND WIFE DUO
We have all heard that a husband and wife can never work together. You spend so much time together at home that the thought of being in the same workplace is absurd! But contrary to belief, working together is possible! The husband and wife duo working together is a subject where many people tend to say, “I could never work with my husband or wife!” But, truthfully, neither one of us feels like we could be in this business without the other. One of the many aspects from which people tend to shy away is the idea of spending every minute with their spouse. One way we thrive in working together is by having our own home offices. Dennis has all kinds of activities happening in his — webinars, business news on TV, music, and 20,000 other noises — whereas I have to have complete silence to focus on my work. I cannot even have music playing, because I will start singing! His office is neat and tidy, and mine is a bit of a mess — but I know exactly where everything is. We’ve all seen the foaming hand and dish soaps at our local supermarkets — some of you may have one by your sink or in a cabinet. But when you run out of soap, what do you do? Do you throw out the bottle and purchase a new one? Or do you buy a new bottle and attach it to the dispenser? Buying soap replacements all the time is costly, but you can save money and soap by creating your own foaming dish and hand soap! You only need three things: a foaming dispenser, liquid soap, and water. Is making your own foaming soap that easy? Yes! The entire process may take you only five minutes to complete. The most important item you need is a foam dispenser. You can reuse a foaming soap container or purchase one online. After rinsing your bottle, add one part liquid soap and three parts water. Avoid shaking the bottle after screwing the cap back on. The suds and bubbles in the container will affect the dispenser and produce less foam when you pump the device. And that’s it! You just created foaming hand or dish soap in seconds. You don’t need to add lots of liquid soap to your concoction. If you look at foaming soaps in the supermarket, you will notice they are mostly water. So, less is more in this instance.
Although we have very different working styles, our business and personal relationship is stronger than ever. Here are a few ways you can survive working together too! • Champion each other through professional highs and lows. • Take up an activity together outside of work and household chores. • Work toward a healthy work-life balance — ensure you and your spouse have a life beyond work, especially if you take work home with your spouse. • Keep your personal life out of the workplace — do not let your relationship affect your professional decisions. • Have good communication and compromise. • Ensure you have the same goals and a shared purpose. Being with the one you love and doing what you love together is one of the most incredible experiences in life. Throughout our careers, the feeling of achievement and success as a team has been gratifying. Roadblocks may occur along the way, but with mutual respect, time, and effort, working together is possible!
–Lisa Jones INSTEAD OF PURCHASING FOAMING SOAPS CREATE YOUR OWN WITH JUST 3 INGREDIENTS
Once you begin making these, you’ll notice you use less soap, making the product last longer and keeping more money in your pocket. Not only does this foaming method work for hand and dish soaps, but you can also make your shampoo, body wash, and other cleansers foam — it’s all about the dispenser. If you decide to convert other products, avoid creamy soaps because they have moisturizers that can clog the foaming dispenser. Once you start making your own foaming soap, you will never go back to purchasing it. This DIY method is easy, quick, and inexpensive. Happy cleaning!
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