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April 12, 2016

Creating Success at Home Giveaway

In theory, being a homemaker or working from home sound like a piece of cake. Because, well, if you want you can just eat a piece of cake whenever it strikes your fancy. But, like so many other things in life, reality is often very different than the fantasy. I think that there are more of us who struggle with how to be managers of our home than we care to admit. Which is why I was so thrilled when I found out that my wonderful friend Sharon, author of the blog Mrs. Hines’ Class was writing a book to provide encouragement and practical tips for Creating Success at Home.  

Creating Success at Home 2D book cover

I’ll let Sharon describe in her own words her heart for this subject and what prompted her to write this book:

“As a former teacher and natural encourager, I love to mentor women to help them succeed in home and in life. I’m all too familiar with feelings of being stuck by indecision, limited by money, overwhelmed by clutter and chores, and too tired to do anything about it. I know firsthand that when your life is out of order, other areas of your life are likely to be as well. In muddling through the mess, I’ve learned how to put my home, and life, back in order. All of the valuable life lessons and practical tips that I picked up along the way are packed into Creating Success at Home. This book is my way of coming alongside you as a friend to offer help and encouragement.”

Here’s a peek at what you will find inside…

landing page what's inside

And Sharon is offering you the opportunity to enjoy portions of the book for free!

Click on the image below for a free sample chapter!

sample chapter image

Click on the image below for the FREE printable tool kit!

Creating Success at Home Toolkit Collage

AND one At the Picket Fence reader will win a signed paperback version of Creating Success at Home! Enter below for the chance to win.

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You can purchase Creating Success at Home in hard copy version or on your Kindle here.

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  1. Jeanne says

    April 12, 2016 at 3:51 AM

    This book sounds like exactly what I need to finally get a handle on my homemaking! I’m looking forward to the sample too-
    Thank you!

    Reply
  2. Terie says

    April 12, 2016 at 3:55 AM

    Thank you so much!

    Reply
  3. Kesha says

    April 12, 2016 at 3:56 AM

    I could really use this to get organized! Much needed!

    Reply
  4. Margaret says

    April 12, 2016 at 3:57 AM

    I love learning!

    Reply
  5. Susanne says

    April 12, 2016 at 4:22 AM

    Just what I need. Thank you for the giveaway.

    Reply
  6. Leslie says

    April 12, 2016 at 4:25 AM

    Loved reading the sample! Can’t wait to read the rest of the story…!

    Reply
  7. Karenann says

    April 12, 2016 at 4:55 AM

    This book looks just like what I need for my home keeping! Thank you for such a great giveaway opportunity!

    Reply
  8. Donna Jackson says

    April 12, 2016 at 5:47 AM

    Thank you so much for the giveaway!

    Reply
  9. Nicci Ramirez says

    April 12, 2016 at 6:50 AM

    Goodness! Who in their right mind wouldn’t benefit from this?!?!?!? 🙂 Would LOVE to win!

    Reply
  10. Mia White says

    April 12, 2016 at 7:29 AM

    This sounds fascinating and definitely piques my interest! Would love to read it 🙂

    Reply
  11. Carol Elkins says

    April 12, 2016 at 8:01 AM

    This book sounds wonderful! I was just telling a friend that I need something to motivate me to get off my rear and do all of these projects I want to do to my home, instead of just looking at them on the internet or Pinterest. Thank you for the chance! Love your blog!

    Reply
  12. Amanda Tonar says

    April 12, 2016 at 8:23 AM

    Would love to read this book!

    Reply
  13. Sandy Heath says

    April 12, 2016 at 8:43 AM

    Sounds like just what the the doctor ordered! Thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply
  14. Mo says

    April 12, 2016 at 2:23 PM

    I need all the help I can get so I would love to have and read this book! hanks for the opportunity <3

    Reply
  15. Dana Black says

    April 12, 2016 at 5:23 PM

    I’ve been in our dream home for one and a half years now. My husband said it’s time to make it ours! I am very indecisive these days with everything. This books looks like it would be a welcomed read and hopefully get me jumpstarted.

    Reply
  16. Denise Barkel says

    April 12, 2016 at 5:31 PM

    This might just be the answer I have been looking for to finally get a hold of my life. Can’t wait to read.

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  17. Pam Ballard says

    April 12, 2016 at 5:37 PM

    Thanks for the chance at this lovely book. I could use some help organizing for sure.

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  18. MARTHAIA says

    April 12, 2016 at 9:56 PM

    This book would help in many daily chores at home & daily life….TY

    Reply
  19. Vanessa says

    April 13, 2016 at 6:46 AM

    What a great book and so much information that I know I would use. I love Sharon ideas and take on home decor.

    Reply
    • Alona says

      April 15, 2016 at 4:49 AM

      I have so much to learn and get on track. I love organization!!! I just don’t know how to get there

      Reply
  20. April V says

    April 16, 2016 at 6:15 AM

    I need help in ALL areas so this would be great for me!

    Reply
  21. Jessica miller says

    April 16, 2016 at 8:55 AM

    I could use this to help me organize and with my clutter.

    Reply
  22. Starla B says

    April 16, 2016 at 5:21 PM

    This is awesome. I think I would greatly benefit from this book because after all of these years of living with my sweet 81 year old Nana, she is now staying with my aunt because we have 3 flights of stairs and she has been sick. Needless to say, I am in the large home by myself now and I have alot of learning to do!

    Reply
  23. Julie Waldron says

    April 17, 2016 at 8:20 AM

    I would like this book because I really need to overcome decorating fears or at least learn how to decorate!

    Reply
  24. Megan C says

    April 18, 2016 at 4:41 AM

    I think it will help me get rid of clutter and learn how to decorate.

    Reply
  25. Marissa says

    April 18, 2016 at 5:09 AM

    I could definitely use some help organizing and making the house work!

    Reply
  26. pamela j says

    April 18, 2016 at 5:16 AM

    This book could really help. I could use a refresher course and some tips. Thank you!

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  27. Anne Perry says

    April 18, 2016 at 6:52 AM

    I would like to get some tips on keeping the clutter under control.

    Reply
  28. Meghan B says

    April 18, 2016 at 8:54 AM

    Could use some help with Organizing

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  29. jeremy mclaughlin says

    April 18, 2016 at 9:30 AM

    This would help my and wife organize better.

    Reply
  30. Stephanie Grant says

    April 18, 2016 at 12:41 PM

    I think this book would help me focus on the mindset to get our home clean, organized and decluttered

    Reply
  31. Pamela says

    April 18, 2016 at 2:01 PM

    The book sounds great! I love that the book itself is so well organized and divided into short chapters – no excuse for not enough time to read. I love the printables, too, what a great rsource!

    Reply
  32. Terri Irvin says

    April 18, 2016 at 3:19 PM

    I could use some help in organizing my home and the business so I look forward to reading it.

    Reply
  33. phxbne says

    April 18, 2016 at 3:39 PM

    much as I try, I can’t get organized – maybe this will help

    Reply
  34. Angela Saver a says

    April 18, 2016 at 8:32 PM

    This book would help me get our house decluttered & organized!

    Reply
  35. Leela says

    April 18, 2016 at 8:58 PM

    Clutter and organization.

    Reply

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