School holidays have arrived and, along with them, a question that crosses the minds of many entrepreneurial mothers: how to pay attention to their children, enjoy this special family period and continue taking care of sales
If you work in the resale of semi-jewelry, you have probably already experienced this situation. The routine changes, children spend more time at home, new commitments arise and the day seems to get shorter. But the good news is that, with a little planning and some simple strategies, you can balance everything without giving up your sales or spending time with those you love.
We've put together some practical tips to help you make your school holidays lighter, more organized and more productive.
- First: don't try to do everything alone
- Create an activity box for work time
- Plan special moments with your children
- Movies to watch as a family
- Search for vacation plans in your region
- Take advantage of your vacation to develop new skills
First: don't try to do everything alone
Many entrepreneurial mothers feel the pressure to be exemplary professionals, present mothers, organized housewives and still find time for themselves.
But the truth is that no one can handle everything all the time.
During school holidays, it's worth adjusting expectations and reorganizing your routine. It won't always be possible to maintain exactly the same sales pace, and that's okay. The important thing is to create a schedule that works for your reality.
A good tip is to set specific times to respond to customers, post content and organize orders. This way, you can work with more focus and make better use of your free time with your children.
Create an activity box for work time
A simple and very efficient strategy is to prepare a holiday box or corner.
There, you can leave activities that keep the children entertained while you dedicate a few minutes to your sales.
Some suggestions: coloring books, drawings for painting, modeling clay, puzzles, memory games, children's books, cutting and pasting activities and age-appropriate logic challenges.
You could even create a rotation system, featuring a different activity each day to keep the kids interested.
Plan special moments with your children
Vacations don't have to be filled with expensive outings or big trips.
Often, the best memories come from simple moments.
How about organizing a special night at home?
One suggestion is to take the children to the cinema to watch the release of Toy Story 5 and then have a family movie marathon with popcorn and blankets in the living room.
Other fun options include:
Movies to watch as a family
- Toy Story: teaches about friendship, loyalty and the importance of valuing those who are by our side.
- Inside Out: shows how all emotions are part of life and need to be embraced.
- Charm: highlights the value of family, individuality and acceptance of who we are.
All of these films are available on Disney, which makes everything even easier when choosing what to watch with the family. And the coolest thing is that, in addition to being entertaining, these stories end up bringing beautiful messages about friendship, family, emotions and growth.
Search for vacation plans in your region
Many institutions offer free or low-cost activities during school holidays.
Some options for those in Limeira and the region include:
SESI usually promotes workshops, recreational, sporting and cultural activities aimed at children and teenagers during the holiday period.
One of the most visited spaces by families in São Paulo, the Museu Catavento is located in the historic Palácio das Indústrias and is the type of tour that mixes fun and learning in a super interactive way.
There, you will find more than 250 installations divided into four main areas: Universe, Life, Ingenuity and Society. In practice, it is science being lived, with experiences in physics, biology, robotics, astronomy and even the human body.
And there are lots of cool things to see and do: you can touch a plasma ball and watch your hair stand on end, lie on a bed of nails, visit a butterfly garden, as well as check out replicas and collections such as locomotives, historic planes (including a replica of the 14-Bis), fossils and aquariums. Extra activities and scheduled workshops also take place, such as storytelling, creative experiences and guided experiments.
The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9am to 5pm (with box office until 4pm), and tickets can be purchased via the website. Full entry costs R$ 20 and half R$ 10, with discounts for students, seniors, people with disabilities (and companions), as well as teachers and other specific audiences. Children up to 7 years old are free.
Itaú Cultural is that kind of place that always has something going on, and that's why it's a great option for those who want to include a cultural tour in their schedule with the children.
On weekends, the space has programming on the 9th floor, from 11am to 6pm, with the Cine Curtinhas project and creative workshops, which encourage children's participation in a light and fun way.
To check the updated schedule and ensure participation in activities, it is worth consulting the Itaú Cultural Agenda before the visit.
The portal brings together various attractions, events and special tours that take place throughout the month of July, helping you find practical and varied options to enjoy with your little ones.
Among the highlights, it’s worth keeping an eye on the show “The Little Grain of Sand”, showing at the SESI Theater. The children's musical, presented at the Fiesp Cultural Center, has free sessions until July and mixes theater, music and poetry in an experience designed for all ages.
Another highlight is the project Grandes Pequeninos, criado por Jair Oliveira e Tania Khalill, que apresenta o espetáculo “Cantabrincando com Grandes Pequeninos”. A proposta é trazer muita música, brincadeiras, rimas e interação, criando um momento leve e divertido para toda a família.
Antes de sair, vale conferir a programação atualizada de cada local.
Take advantage of your vacation to develop new skills
Enquanto as crianças participam de atividades ou passam um tempo com familiares, você também pode aproveitar esse período para investir no seu próprio crescimento profissional.
Existem diversos cursos gratuitos voltados para mulheres empreendedoras, que ajudam no desenvolvimento de competências como gestão do tempo, organização financeira, marketing digital, vendas e empreendedorismo feminino.
Uma boa opção é o programa Sebrae Delas, do Sebrae, que reúne conteúdos, cursos e capacitações pensados especialmente para mulheres que querem empreender ou fortalecer seus negócios. Clique aqui e confira todas as oportunidades e inscrições pelo site.
Lembre-se: qualidade vale mais do que quantidade
Muitas mães sentem culpa por não conseguirem dedicar todo o tempo aos filhos durante as férias. Mas, na prática, o que realmente faz diferença são os momentos de conexão.
Uma hora de atenção genuína costuma ser mais valiosa do que passar o dia inteiro juntos sem conseguir estar presente de verdade.
Da mesma forma, algumas horas de trabalho bem planejadas podem gerar resultados melhores do que tentar resolver tudo ao mesmo tempo ao longo do dia.
Para ajudar nesse equilíbrio, vale buscar formas de organizar melhor a rotina e otimizar o tempo. Um conteúdo nosso que pode te ajudar nisso é “5 maneiras para melhorar a sua gestão de tempo”, com dicas práticas para deixar o dia a dia mais leve e produtivo.
Você não precisa escolher entre ser mãe e empreendedora.
Conciliar maternidade e empreendedorismo é um desafio real, especialmente durante as férias escolares. Mas com organização, planejamento e uma rotina adaptada à sua realidade, é possível aproveitar esse período ao lado dos filhos sem deixar seus objetivos profissionais de lado.
Afinal, empreender também é construir um futuro melhor para a sua família.
E quando você conta com uma marca parceira, esse caminho se torna ainda mais leve.
Se você deseja conquistar renda extra, ter flexibilidade de horários e contar com suporte para desenvolver seu negócio, conheça as oportunidades de revenda da Gazin Semijoias e descubra como transformar sua paixão por acessórios em uma fonte de renda.