Working from home as a writer is a lot of fun. It is also incredibly flexible because you don't have clients calling or customers who may need you during the day. You can pick your perfect schedule and you get paid to create thoughts on paper. Does it get any better than that?!

Whether you are an experienced writer who has already taken paid gigs or or a great writer with no professional experience, consider applying for a work-from-home freelance writing spot with About.com. About.com is a New York Times Company and offers over 900 different topic sites. There are always opportunities available to write as an expert Guide for a new or existing website. If you have experience in a topic area, writing skills and an enthusiastic voice, consider joining the About.com team. Right now there are many writing spots open. Here are just a few of the Guide topics available:

• Autos - Car Tech
• Food - Australian & New Zealand Food
• Home & Garden - Rugs & Carpets
• Finance - Retirement Planning
• News & Issues - Middle East Issues
• Health - Urology
• About en Español - Celulares [Cellphones], Computadoras Mac [Mac Computers], Email, Música mexicana [Mexican Music], Muebles [Furniture], Ropa para niños [Kid´s Fashion], Zapatos [Shoes] & Parques de diversión [Amusement Parks]

To see all the available writing positions, learn more about what writing for About.com is all about or apply to write for About.com, visit this link: http://beaguide.about.com/

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My last blog post painted working from home as a very rosy picture. I won't lie, there are many wonderful reasons to start a home business or telecommute from your living room. But, in all fairness, there are also some reasons why this situation could really suck for you.

If you aren't exactly a disciplined individual or you enjoy the social aspects of employment, working from home could prove to be disastrous -- especially if you already invested some money into the situation. I would implore you to take some time to investigate all the pros and cons of working from home. Check out these 10 reasons you should NOT work from home...

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At one time or another, nearly everyone has wondered whether or not working from home is a good idea. Whatever the reasons pushing you into that mindset, it is important to consider all angles before making a decision. Many successful companies have been born from a home business and many individuals have been able to better balance the needs of their family because of a work-from-home situation.

If you are wondering whether or not you should work from home, consider these 10 reasons you should!

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Sure, you may think this doesn't have much to do with home business, but it actually does. Heck, a girl's gotta eat and so do you. Creativity comes from a satisfied and full tummy, so yes, this new food app has EVERYTHING to do with home business! (Alright, that might be a bit of a stretch, but I think the app is cool and want to make sure you had a heads up.)

Depending on how avid an "About.com-er" you are, you may or may not know that About.com has over 900 websites dedicated to just about everything in the world (i.e. Action Figures...). Many of the most successful websites and topics revolve around cooking and recipes. That is why About.com decided to create an easy-to-use iPhone application dedicated to helping you feed those in your life (including yourself).

Powered by About.com, Real Recipes (for iPhone and iTouch) gives you the kitchen tools you need, including thousands of recipes with reviews and ratings, your own personal Recipe Box, step-by-step tutorials, and customizable food timers and alarms. You also get free access to the Recipe Spinner, which finds the perfect recipe for you in seconds.

...and did I mention the app is free? Download the app now and start cooking -- heck you may even get good enough to start a catering home business!

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