Welcome New Friends

  

 Life has truly been a journey.  

From My amazing children

To all the Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

I have been blessed.

I have lived in many places, born in North Dakota, raised in BC and Alberta, Canada, 

returned to the states ~ Washington is where I settled and call HOME.

Life hasn't always been easy or fun, without the challenges we don't grow. No matter how old we get, we learn new things. We grow smarter.  With family there is always joy along the way. Many mistakes turn into Lessons learned. Forgiveness is an important part of life. No one is perfect, yet. Love concours all. 

I chose family over career and in so doing we were never 'rich' financially. We always got by. Things are getting tougher all over and living becoming a struggle for more people every day. From the great depression to the oppression now, making ends meet is a challenge, for many good people. 

After 40 plus years in customer service I am 'retired' and 'disabled', I would prefer to consider it 'limited' rather than disabled. Social Security is helpful but not enough to live on ~ so I still 'work' part time ~

My means of 'making it' consists of being a Mobile Notary Public, An independent contractor, compliance inspector, mystery shopper and an ambassador for several companies.. 

I also do custom sublimation printing on a variety of products. Use Our images or your own photos.

Being a 'mobile' Notary means I will come to you. Depending on the distance there may be a small travel fee. 

As a compliance Inspector I do jobs all over Western Washington for businesses large and small. 

Mystery shopping allows me to eat in some fabulous restaurants at no cost to me, ensure good customer service at some major shopping stores and gain a few dollars in free gas at popular stations. Visit the page link

Bright Side of the Barn: Mystery Shopping on the right to learn more. 

As an Ambassador 

For Avon, my cost is reduced and as a customer you get great service ~~  https://www.avon.com/repstore/melindaohara

Wtih PawTree, I earn a small commission on orders

Healthy food for your fur Babies

Dresden is an amazing American Made

Handmade Baskets and Home Decor

Again, I earn small commissions on orders.

No one of these will supply a living, however all of them together add up to 'making ends meet'. 

I also share my 'Amazon Wish Lists' for all the times folks 'wonder what to get me' on, Birthdays, Mother's Day and Christmas,, and any other time, one feels the need. The 'Things we need' has been almost completely fulfilled. My 'Wish List' is always changing. With each move, the needs vary.

A new adventure in a new place has begun. I'm truly hoping this will be one of my final moves. There have been so many I've lost count along the way. 

From Apartments, to old houses and Brand New Houses, RV's in a variety of shapes and styles. 25' to 30' trailers, 5th wheeled trailers to Class C's. Hotels and Motels ~  Sometimes 'HOUSELESS' but never 'HOMELESS". 

{Home is where your heart is}

With that being said, Welcome new friends, to my world ~ At the Bright Side of the Barn.

Blessed by God

Life's a journey @ the Bright Side of the Barn

Thanks for Stopping by

Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails