1099 Top 10: Making Money from the End of the World

We like to regularly share our favorite posts from the Work at Home Mom niche. Some articles may come from Moms, but all of them will be great. Enjoy! 

• The world may not end in 2012, but that doesn't mean you can't cash in from the hype.  Amex's Open Forum gives four other trends that can boost your business next year.
• Curious about what it takes to run an online boutique? Dainty Mom did a fine interview with a Mom who has it all going on!
• Moms serve our country, and it's wonderful to hear that they haven't been forgotten about this holiday season.  Read about one mom's experience at the USO in Afghanistan during Christmas via Working Mother Magazine.
• Is there a time during your homeschooling career when it's better to send the kids back to school?  Freelance Homeschool Mom contemplates this very dilemma.  Do you have advice to share?
• Christmas may be over, but it wasn't a white one here. Learn how to create your own snowflakes from junk mail in this innovative post from Michelle Made Me.
• As we reflect upon just how merry our Christmas was, it's good to consider a less commercial version.  This beautiful message from The Frugal Girl really warms my heart.
• New to blogging? Take Crystal's advice for the beginning blogger.  She knows what she's doing.
• Whether you're shopping for your home or business, it's wise to know how to protect yourself from credit card skimming.  Savings.com dishes on the best practices to avoid getting taken.
• I buy quite a few books for my business, and some of them ARE new.  Is this EVER a good idea?  Financial Highway shares thoughts on the value of a brand-spanking new book.
• Got just a few minutes to maintain your physique? Wise Bread offers a bunch of ways to exercise in under 5 minutes!

Have a few extra minutes to take in some light reading?  We made several awesome carnivals this past week, including:

• The Carnival of Financial Camaraderie over at My University Money
• The Carnival of Financial Planning at Personal Investment Management and Financial Planning
• The Canadian Finance Carnival at Canadian Finance Blog
• The Totally Money Blog Carnival at Invest it Wisely

Thanks to everyone who was included in this edition's list!

*Photo by pasa47 via Flickr.