Drea & Riis
@ourownbosslife.bsky.social
Drea & Riis | Turning layoff blues into boss freedom 💼➡️🌿 Family of 8. From Layoff to Legacy: Tips, tunes & triumphs. Join our home-hustle journey! Click here for more tips and essential info! 👉🏽 stan.store/OurOwnBossLife
Our family finally managed to coordinate EIGHT busy schedules to capture some holiday photos. With so many of us, it feels like a party everywhere we go! And being silly is a must because laughter truly is medicine for the soul. ❤️ #HappyHolidays
December 16, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Our family finally managed to coordinate EIGHT busy schedules to capture some holiday photos. With so many of us, it feels like a party everywhere we go! And being silly is a must because laughter truly is medicine for the soul. ❤️ #HappyHolidays
December 10, 2025 at 6:07 AM
How It Started (1999) ==> How It's Going (2025)
For the better part of three decades, we've had the adventure of a lifetime. 💝 #WeStillDo
For the better part of three decades, we've had the adventure of a lifetime. 💝 #WeStillDo
December 2, 2025 at 2:45 PM
How It Started (1999) ==> How It's Going (2025)
For the better part of three decades, we've had the adventure of a lifetime. 💝 #WeStillDo
For the better part of three decades, we've had the adventure of a lifetime. 💝 #WeStillDo
Some Amazon Reviews be like... 🙄
"The brown of the UPS delivery truck clashed with the yellow and red flowers in my yard planter. 3 Stars."
"I hacked into the package with garden shears and when I got it open the product was damaged. 2 Stars."
"The pants made me look old. 2 Stars."
"The brown of the UPS delivery truck clashed with the yellow and red flowers in my yard planter. 3 Stars."
"I hacked into the package with garden shears and when I got it open the product was damaged. 2 Stars."
"The pants made me look old. 2 Stars."
December 1, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Some Amazon Reviews be like... 🙄
"The brown of the UPS delivery truck clashed with the yellow and red flowers in my yard planter. 3 Stars."
"I hacked into the package with garden shears and when I got it open the product was damaged. 2 Stars."
"The pants made me look old. 2 Stars."
"The brown of the UPS delivery truck clashed with the yellow and red flowers in my yard planter. 3 Stars."
"I hacked into the package with garden shears and when I got it open the product was damaged. 2 Stars."
"The pants made me look old. 2 Stars."
For my daughter’s 17th birthday, the first thing she wanted to do was go see Wicked: For Good.
And that’s exactly what we did. 🥰
At 9:30a on a Saturday morning. Because she’s worth it.
Love our OAO (one and only) girl! 🥹 Happy 17th birthday! 🎉
And that’s exactly what we did. 🥰
At 9:30a on a Saturday morning. Because she’s worth it.
Love our OAO (one and only) girl! 🥹 Happy 17th birthday! 🎉
November 29, 2025 at 11:17 PM
For my daughter’s 17th birthday, the first thing she wanted to do was go see Wicked: For Good.
And that’s exactly what we did. 🥰
At 9:30a on a Saturday morning. Because she’s worth it.
Love our OAO (one and only) girl! 🥹 Happy 17th birthday! 🎉
And that’s exactly what we did. 🥰
At 9:30a on a Saturday morning. Because she’s worth it.
Love our OAO (one and only) girl! 🥹 Happy 17th birthday! 🎉
Every gathering is a celebration. On Thanksgiving, we reflected on our blessings and the gift we have in each other.
So thankful for these extraordinary humans. We cherish every moment and are filled with gratitude for big family love. 🥰
#love #thanksgiving #bigfamily #grateful #celebration
So thankful for these extraordinary humans. We cherish every moment and are filled with gratitude for big family love. 🥰
#love #thanksgiving #bigfamily #grateful #celebration
November 28, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Every gathering is a celebration. On Thanksgiving, we reflected on our blessings and the gift we have in each other.
So thankful for these extraordinary humans. We cherish every moment and are filled with gratitude for big family love. 🥰
#love #thanksgiving #bigfamily #grateful #celebration
So thankful for these extraordinary humans. We cherish every moment and are filled with gratitude for big family love. 🥰
#love #thanksgiving #bigfamily #grateful #celebration
Happy Thanksgiving!! 🥰
A couple more hours and it’ll be ready to serve! 😍 With our family of 8, we’ll be lucky if this 20lb turkey lasts more than a day. 😂
A couple more hours and it’ll be ready to serve! 😍 With our family of 8, we’ll be lucky if this 20lb turkey lasts more than a day. 😂
November 27, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!! 🥰
A couple more hours and it’ll be ready to serve! 😍 With our family of 8, we’ll be lucky if this 20lb turkey lasts more than a day. 😂
A couple more hours and it’ll be ready to serve! 😍 With our family of 8, we’ll be lucky if this 20lb turkey lasts more than a day. 😂
To avoid Wi-Fi outages, we have the "stream a gazillion movies and connect any entire continents' worth of devices" (1000 Mbps) plan with Cox. But our AT&T CSR said Cox has been gouging us.
Max Mbps for Netflix: 12
Max Mbps for Zoom: 25
Max Mbps for gaming: 25
Times 10 is still only 620 Mbps. 😒
Max Mbps for Netflix: 12
Max Mbps for Zoom: 25
Max Mbps for gaming: 25
Times 10 is still only 620 Mbps. 😒
November 14, 2025 at 4:47 AM
To avoid Wi-Fi outages, we have the "stream a gazillion movies and connect any entire continents' worth of devices" (1000 Mbps) plan with Cox. But our AT&T CSR said Cox has been gouging us.
Max Mbps for Netflix: 12
Max Mbps for Zoom: 25
Max Mbps for gaming: 25
Times 10 is still only 620 Mbps. 😒
Max Mbps for Netflix: 12
Max Mbps for Zoom: 25
Max Mbps for gaming: 25
Times 10 is still only 620 Mbps. 😒
On an unrelated note, our son has learned that we will always question unexplained silence in the house 🤨, so now he hums or whistles while doing things he shouldn't. 😂
November 12, 2025 at 11:06 PM
On an unrelated note, our son has learned that we will always question unexplained silence in the house 🤨, so now he hums or whistles while doing things he shouldn't. 😂
Anyone have a parenting moment so far this week that deserves a standing ovation… or a nap? 😌
November 12, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Anyone have a parenting moment so far this week that deserves a standing ovation… or a nap? 😌
Our kids are certainly on the 'constant prayer' list. These are more of the 'fire prevention' prayers we pray daily. 😂 #children #parenting #family #parenthood #prayer #faith #technology #kids #marriage #OOBL #OurOwnBestLife
November 8, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Our kids are certainly on the 'constant prayer' list. These are more of the 'fire prevention' prayers we pray daily. 😂 #children #parenting #family #parenthood #prayer #faith #technology #kids #marriage #OOBL #OurOwnBestLife
Explained 'passive income' to our 14-year-old. He said, "So you want money without working? Join the club."
Touché, child.
Touché.
Touché, child.
Touché.
November 8, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Explained 'passive income' to our 14-year-old. He said, "So you want money without working? Join the club."
Touché, child.
Touché.
Touché, child.
Touché.
Some people chase success. We’re just chasing balance... and maybe a nap.
November 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Some people chase success. We’re just chasing balance... and maybe a nap.
This is just a little discovery I made a while back that I thought was pretty cool. 😏 Stay tuned to learn more about how to use Memoji's in your posts to mix things up a little bit. It's not as hard as you think! 😃 #TipsAndStrategy #Memoji #OurOwnBossLife #ToolsAndResources #SuperEasy #StayTuned
November 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
This is just a little discovery I made a while back that I thought was pretty cool. 😏 Stay tuned to learn more about how to use Memoji's in your posts to mix things up a little bit. It's not as hard as you think! 😃 #TipsAndStrategy #Memoji #OurOwnBossLife #ToolsAndResources #SuperEasy #StayTuned
Earlier today, even the mundane feels extraordinary when you enjoy each other’s company. 🥰 Build a business and live forever (in theory 😂).
#OurOwnBossLife #FitFamily #GymCouple #MarriedWithChildren #CarStories #marriage #onlinebusiness #oobl #DadBod #gymmotivation #mombod #parenting #fitspiration
#OurOwnBossLife #FitFamily #GymCouple #MarriedWithChildren #CarStories #marriage #onlinebusiness #oobl #DadBod #gymmotivation #mombod #parenting #fitspiration
November 8, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Earlier today, even the mundane feels extraordinary when you enjoy each other’s company. 🥰 Build a business and live forever (in theory 😂).
#OurOwnBossLife #FitFamily #GymCouple #MarriedWithChildren #CarStories #marriage #onlinebusiness #oobl #DadBod #gymmotivation #mombod #parenting #fitspiration
#OurOwnBossLife #FitFamily #GymCouple #MarriedWithChildren #CarStories #marriage #onlinebusiness #oobl #DadBod #gymmotivation #mombod #parenting #fitspiration
As writers, sometimes we wonder if anyone else has this strange feeling of validation when you highlight a paragraph and Grammarly tells you, “This text is well written.”
#TheWorkIsWorthIt #OurOwnBossLife #MarriedWithChildren #CouplepreneurLife #Grammarly #Writers #WeWentToSchoolForThis
#TheWorkIsWorthIt #OurOwnBossLife #MarriedWithChildren #CouplepreneurLife #Grammarly #Writers #WeWentToSchoolForThis
November 7, 2025 at 3:08 PM
As writers, sometimes we wonder if anyone else has this strange feeling of validation when you highlight a paragraph and Grammarly tells you, “This text is well written.”
#TheWorkIsWorthIt #OurOwnBossLife #MarriedWithChildren #CouplepreneurLife #Grammarly #Writers #WeWentToSchoolForThis
#TheWorkIsWorthIt #OurOwnBossLife #MarriedWithChildren #CouplepreneurLife #Grammarly #Writers #WeWentToSchoolForThis
Working from home with your spouse means feedback is instant, and the strategy meeting is at the kitchen counter.
#LifeAfterLayoff #MarriedWithChildren #TheWorkIsWorthIt #OurOwnBossLife #CouplepreneurLife #Strategy
#LifeAfterLayoff #MarriedWithChildren #TheWorkIsWorthIt #OurOwnBossLife #CouplepreneurLife #Strategy
November 6, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Working from home with your spouse means feedback is instant, and the strategy meeting is at the kitchen counter.
#LifeAfterLayoff #MarriedWithChildren #TheWorkIsWorthIt #OurOwnBossLife #CouplepreneurLife #Strategy
#LifeAfterLayoff #MarriedWithChildren #TheWorkIsWorthIt #OurOwnBossLife #CouplepreneurLife #Strategy
Our most expensive piece of office equipment is the noise-cancelling headset blocking out our children’s video games.
#LifeAfterLayoff #Parenting #MarriedWithChildren #BuildingTheDream #TheWorkIsWorthIt #OurOwnBossLife #CouplepreneurLife
#LifeAfterLayoff #Parenting #MarriedWithChildren #BuildingTheDream #TheWorkIsWorthIt #OurOwnBossLife #CouplepreneurLife
November 6, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Our most expensive piece of office equipment is the noise-cancelling headset blocking out our children’s video games.
#LifeAfterLayoff #Parenting #MarriedWithChildren #BuildingTheDream #TheWorkIsWorthIt #OurOwnBossLife #CouplepreneurLife
#LifeAfterLayoff #Parenting #MarriedWithChildren #BuildingTheDream #TheWorkIsWorthIt #OurOwnBossLife #CouplepreneurLife
Nothing says 'I love you' like silently filling up your spouse's coffee mug before their next Zoom call.
#LifeAfterLayoff #EntrepreneurLife #BuildingTheDream #TheWorkIsWorthIt #OurOwnBossLife #CouplepreneurLife #MarriedLife
#LifeAfterLayoff #EntrepreneurLife #BuildingTheDream #TheWorkIsWorthIt #OurOwnBossLife #CouplepreneurLife #MarriedLife
November 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Nothing says 'I love you' like silently filling up your spouse's coffee mug before their next Zoom call.
#LifeAfterLayoff #EntrepreneurLife #BuildingTheDream #TheWorkIsWorthIt #OurOwnBossLife #CouplepreneurLife #MarriedLife
#LifeAfterLayoff #EntrepreneurLife #BuildingTheDream #TheWorkIsWorthIt #OurOwnBossLife #CouplepreneurLife #MarriedLife
Having teen kids who willingly (most days) support our business is great. So we don't outsource. We just assign tasks based on who hates it less (a highly optimized system).
#LifeAfterLayoff #EntrepreneurLife #BuildingTheDream #TheWorkIsWorthIt #OurOwnBossLife #CouplepreneurLife #FamilyFirst
#LifeAfterLayoff #EntrepreneurLife #BuildingTheDream #TheWorkIsWorthIt #OurOwnBossLife #CouplepreneurLife #FamilyFirst
November 6, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Having teen kids who willingly (most days) support our business is great. So we don't outsource. We just assign tasks based on who hates it less (a highly optimized system).
#LifeAfterLayoff #EntrepreneurLife #BuildingTheDream #TheWorkIsWorthIt #OurOwnBossLife #CouplepreneurLife #FamilyFirst
#LifeAfterLayoff #EntrepreneurLife #BuildingTheDream #TheWorkIsWorthIt #OurOwnBossLife #CouplepreneurLife #FamilyFirst
The line between 'romantic partner' and 'unpaid technical support' is incredibly blurry in this house.
#LifeAfterLayoff #EntrepreneurLife #BuildingTheDream #TheWorkIsWorthIt #OurOwnBossLife #Couplepreneur #DreamChasers #FollowOurJourney
#LifeAfterLayoff #EntrepreneurLife #BuildingTheDream #TheWorkIsWorthIt #OurOwnBossLife #Couplepreneur #DreamChasers #FollowOurJourney
November 6, 2025 at 12:03 AM
The line between 'romantic partner' and 'unpaid technical support' is incredibly blurry in this house.
#LifeAfterLayoff #EntrepreneurLife #BuildingTheDream #TheWorkIsWorthIt #OurOwnBossLife #Couplepreneur #DreamChasers #FollowOurJourney
#LifeAfterLayoff #EntrepreneurLife #BuildingTheDream #TheWorkIsWorthIt #OurOwnBossLife #Couplepreneur #DreamChasers #FollowOurJourney
Writers, I see you! Your strategic skills are a 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗻 for building an online business. The core of a winning proposal mirrors a successful offer: 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲, a clear problem statement, and a flawless execution plan. Which of these steps is your biggest takeaway? Comment below!👇🏽
November 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Writers, I see you! Your strategic skills are a 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗻 for building an online business. The core of a winning proposal mirrors a successful offer: 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲, a clear problem statement, and a flawless execution plan. Which of these steps is your biggest takeaway? Comment below!👇🏽
My morning commute is 12 steps, but my to-do list is 12 miles.
#OnlineZBusiness #WorkFromHome #OurOwnBossLife #Commute
#OnlineZBusiness #WorkFromHome #OurOwnBossLife #Commute
November 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
My morning commute is 12 steps, but my to-do list is 12 miles.
#OnlineZBusiness #WorkFromHome #OurOwnBossLife #Commute
#OnlineZBusiness #WorkFromHome #OurOwnBossLife #Commute
Yep, posted late last night. And yep, up early today.
I’ve always believed that people make time for things that are important to them. For me, this family business and my health (because I’m trying to live forever… and eat sweets 😂) are top priorities.
What are some of your priorities?
I’ve always believed that people make time for things that are important to them. For me, this family business and my health (because I’m trying to live forever… and eat sweets 😂) are top priorities.
What are some of your priorities?
November 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Yep, posted late last night. And yep, up early today.
I’ve always believed that people make time for things that are important to them. For me, this family business and my health (because I’m trying to live forever… and eat sweets 😂) are top priorities.
What are some of your priorities?
I’ve always believed that people make time for things that are important to them. For me, this family business and my health (because I’m trying to live forever… and eat sweets 😂) are top priorities.
What are some of your priorities?
It's late, but has anyone else wondered how to start this online journey? Seeing others who succeeded, like Taylor (@testedbytay), inspired us. Thanks to her and others for showing us how to succeed online! Your work is appreciated! 🙌🏽
#OnlineBusiness #HowToGetStarted #ShoutOut #OurOwnBossLife
#OnlineBusiness #HowToGetStarted #ShoutOut #OurOwnBossLife
November 4, 2025 at 5:58 AM
It's late, but has anyone else wondered how to start this online journey? Seeing others who succeeded, like Taylor (@testedbytay), inspired us. Thanks to her and others for showing us how to succeed online! Your work is appreciated! 🙌🏽
#OnlineBusiness #HowToGetStarted #ShoutOut #OurOwnBossLife
#OnlineBusiness #HowToGetStarted #ShoutOut #OurOwnBossLife