From Turkey Coma to Cash Flow - Jump Start Your Social Media and Make Extra Money from Home

I thought this was the perfect topic to offer this up .. especially with holiday season and Thanksgiving chaos upon us: How to re‑start and jumpstart your Facebook visibility after being offline for a period of time ...

I have had those days where I meant to "post" but life got away on me.. Totally had 100% plan to do a Facebook Live and "catch up" in my "make extra money from home business".. then the dog got sick, the car had a flat tire .. all of a sudden a week or more has flown by .. "Time off Social" can be happen due to life, grief, burnout, or just needing a breather.

Sometimes we step away from our online business and Social Media because life demands it. Other times, it's intentional. But if you've been leaning back.. whether it's been travelling for family stuff and Thanksgiving🍗dinners, a holiday recharge, or a much-needed reset.. don’t worry. This blog is your "Hello, I'm here welcome-back guide"...a much-needed reset in your work from home career.

Whether it was the turkey coma, family emergencies, or just stepping away to breathe, that pause is valid. The social scroll will wait.. but when you're ready to come back with heart and focus, we want all the eyeballs on you.

Because this isn’t just about jumping back on Facebook — it’s about re-opening the door to opportunities. Whether you’re sharing your story, promoting your online business, or looking for ways to make money online from home, Facebook can be one of the easiest platforms to reconnect, rebuild, and remind your audience who you are. Especially heading into Black Friday, when people are open, actively searching for deals, solutions, and even new income streams, your visibility matters.

Quote: We cannot pour from an empty cup.

Because here's the truth:

There’s no use posting if you haven’t rebuilt your connection, reignited your conversations, and reawakened Facebook’s algorithm to remember you’re alive and kickin.

.. There are some that will say if your "away time" has been fairly short for example.. seven or ten days. There is no real call to implement ALL of these ideas below. Your friends would have blamed the algorithm. Perhaps so tied up in their own holiday shopping, Thanksgiving decor, checking Santa's list twice, they didn't even know you were missing in action ..

It's a personal decision that only you can make .. BUT the fun thing is you will have access to ideas that you can "cherry pick" some to amp up your visibility on Social with your money maker and gain more conversations and re-connections as we roll into Black Friday shopping 🎁

Here are 7 fall-forward ways to blossom your visibility again—and fall in love with Facebook engagement:

1. Reintroduce Yourself.. With Grace and Grit

Don’t just post a promo. (Please please don't do that.) Ease back in with style, grace, and truth. Something like:

“Hey friends.. it's been a hot minute. Thanksgiving swept me away, I just woke up from a narcoleptic fit Turkey dinner induced coma .. Did I miss Christmas? How you doing over there?…”

Be heartfelt. Be warm. Be human. Many of your followers felt that space too, even if they didn’t post about it — and it’s a friendly reminder that you’re still here, still relatable, still showing what legit work from home can look like in real life.

Bonus: Reach out specifically to new friends or business connections you made during the break — and remind them you’re still sharing the best side hustles that actually work for women right now.

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Try This Post Prompt: “Let’s catch up! I’ve been [honest reason]. What’s new this week? Find any pretty fall leaves today? Any good Christmas movies on your watch list I should look out for?”

This small step can feel awkward, but it works; especially for making money online long-term. People buy from people they know, like, and trust. (hello to being raw and real.) And when you’ve been away, they simply need a little reminder that you’re still here, still relatable, and still the woman showing them how to make extra money from home in a way that actually works for their season of life. We're actually giving them permission too by example, it's ok to step away.

2. Post with Intention.. Quality Over Quantity

Since the holidays, you may feel pressure to post nonstop. But here’s the thing: Facebook now favors substance over volume .. just like the easiest easy way to earn money online isn’t about posting more…
Try:

• Posting once a day or every other day
• Creating original, not spammy, content; much like some virtual jobs that are valuable because of the quality you bring, not the quantity.
• Sharing something that feels extremely “you”

A photo of your Thanksgiving leftovers + a reflection on rest might get more love than a polished business pitch. Think connection over perfection.

And remember — posts that spark conversations can lead to more than just likes. They can lead to relationships, collaborations, and yes, income. This is how online jobs from home and side hustles for women often start: one simple, authentic conversation in the comments that turns into something bigger.

Bonus Tip: Write posts that could live on their own as mini blogs.. filled with Thanksgiving stories, family insights, or holiday humor. Facebook loves dwell time and saves. Ask questions (see Potato post below), women LOVE to be asked questions and will always have an opinion and answer.

Bonus Tip #2: Go back into your Facebook Memories .. What posts back then at this time of year were doing well? Lots of comments? Lots of conversations started? Can that be "replicated" in a way? Re fresh it with 365 days of new insights and reflections and "re do" it. Remember Facebook likes NEW content, so no copy-pasting or it will likely flop and I don't want you grumpy! 😉

3. Play Before You Post.. Give Before You Get

Don’t launch back into content if you haven’t touched base with your people. Go be that "social butterfly" and engage in groups, reply to comments, wish your friends happy birthday, pull up last years Facebook Memories "on this day" .. engage with folks who were chatting you up like crazy, and connect with past fans. Look in your messages for all the people you meant to reply to but didn't. These little touch points often turn into side jobs from home or unexpected collaborations later.

Plus, the seasonal conversations you spark are a fun way to earn extra money in the long run, simply by showing up and being genuine.

Reconnect Ritual:

• Spend 15 minutes commenting with love
• Send 5 voice memos/video clips to friends or clients
• React to Stories from your most engaged people

A great tip from Buffer and Sprout Social: Reintroduce dynamic content; like video, polls, or Stories - to draw your people back in, instead of immediately pushing offers. Engagement comes when hearts reconnect first.

4. Inject Energy .. Use My Five E’s

After the holidays, people need warmth and cheer. Make your posts:

• Entertaining
• Enlightening
• Energetic
• Encouraging
• Educating

Be real.. share messy kitchen photos of pie dough all over, behind-the-scenes prep of what is in your family turkey stuffing, or quirky holiday customs of who tinsels the Christmas tree vs putting up the antique Christmas ornaments. Your energy is magnetic, especially right now.

Try This: Use the "photo dump" trend! Add 3-5 casual photos from your break + a raw caption. Invite people to share theirs too, especially if they’re curious about trying online jobs from home this season.

Back in 2020 .. I did a "This or That" with Turkey Gravy and I had soo many comments, I was busy for days chatting with my Canadian Thanksgiving friends .. AND I know my USA girlfriends snapped this idea up for their own engagement post to use in our November Thanksgiving Holiday season ..

Why this works so well ?? Women have an opinion about everything .. including gravy it seems 😂!

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5. Lean Into Live Video (Even If It’s Awkward)

In fact .. awkward is even better .. because your friends and audience crave realness. Going live.. even if just for 3-5 minutes can boost visibility like crazy.

Go Live and:

• Share a funny holiday story you’ve never told before
• Show behind-the-scenes of your online work from home setup
• Offer one quick tip for how to make money online for beginners
• Ask an engaging seasonal question: “Pumpkin pie or pecan?”
• Give them these seven ideas to “hit the ground running” after a break from social
• Interview a biz friend about Black Friday prep or holiday sales tips

About that "duo-live" with your biz bestie, use her presence and visibility to jump start yours and boost your confidence if it was waning. Interview your mentor asking questions about "November, Black Friday online business tips. It's also a very powerful way to add personal credibility, visibility and start conversations about high income jobs or seasonal offers that might help your audience.

Tip: End with a call to DM for the notes of the tips, blog link for deeper insights, Thanksgiving recipe or book that "virtual coffee chat and catch up" .. so the conversation flows beyond the video.

6. Use Seasonal Hooks That Spark Emotion

This time of year is a goldmine for content ideas. Try:

• “What I’m grateful for in business this year…”
• “How I’m finishing strong before Christmas…”
• “Lessons I learned this Thanksgiving…”
• “If November taught me anything, it’s this…”

These posts bring connection, vulnerability, and curiosity and they’re also a subtle way to earn money without sounding salesy. . You’re not just showing up.. you’re showing yourself.

Tip: Look up "thing of the day" .. if you don't know what to talk about find out if it is International Day of the Pizza, National Eat Ice cream Day.. Or even National Dog Day.. there is always something to talk about, or even more serious and controversial topics that matter to you!

7. Create a ‘Welcome Back’ Gift or Freebie

Reignite engagement by offering something fun:

• A checklist (like “5 Ways to Reboot Your Biz in 5 Days”)
• A downloadable journaling prompt or planner
• A short video series or tip carousel
• Learn Digital Marketing for beginners with 100% profits

You can link to your blog, digital product, or affiliate offer.. just make it come from service, not selling. Yes, we want to make money, earn income from home/ your online money maker, but it first begins with THEM not you! Be a Go Giver then go be a Go Getter!

This works especially well when it’s tied to the season — think “Holiday Side Hustle Starter Kit” or “5 Ways to Make Extra Money from Home Before Christmas”. The more relevant it feels to where people are right now, the faster they’ll engage.

Let Fall Be the Pivot You Didn’t Know You Needed 🍂

If you’ve been quietly stepping away, missing your rhythm, or wondering if momentum can really restart… this is your sign. November’s falling leaves aren’t just pretty.. they’re permission. Bless and release the tactics that drain you. Keep what works. Try what feels aligned.

Here’s the honest part: showing up daily on social takes stamina most of us don’t have in holiday season; family, travel, Black Friday chaos, life. Maybe, just maybe you don’t need to grind harder; you need smarter scaffolding: content that works while you sleep, simple automations that follow up for you, and offers with profit margins that actually matter.

Imagine this next stretch feeling lighter because you’ve built:

• Evergreen assets (blogs, pins, emails) that keep bringing people back.
• Simple funnels & automation that nurture without you living in the DMs.
• "Done for You" aligned offers with 100% profit potential; so fewer sales can mean more income.
• Repeatable routines you can keep even when December has you "Rock'n round the Christmas tree.

If a part of you is whispering, “I want to make extra money from home.. but with less hustle,” listen to her.

Because while Facebook can be a powerful way to grow, but the daily posting grind isn’t for everyone. The women I work with want making money online to feel simple, sustainable, and in flow with their lives — not like a second full-time job. If you’ve ever thought, “I wish I could make extra income online without living on social media,” this is your roadmap.

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This season doesn’t need a big push. It needs a better plan.
Here’s to rekindling connection and resurrecting real results with grace.

🌻Cheers and Chat soon, Roxanne
☀️ See you on the Sunny Side of Life

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