A Way With Words ..."Though I work with words everyday, I still occasionally manage to be misquoted or misunderstood. And I guarantee you'll eventually run into the same thing as you share with others your hopes and aspirations regarding being, or becoming, a stay-at-home mom."...
Cultivating Kindness in Children ..."One of the best legacies we can give them is a kind heart. Cultivating kindness in youngsters develops a priceless quality which will infuse all other areas of their lives."...
Discipline and Disk Drives ..."Work-at-home moms often enjoy the best of both worlds. They can be with their children and pursue some work-for-pay at the same time. Of course, the balance between these two endeavors isn't necessarily split 50-50."...
Exiting Off The Fast Lane ..."After childcare, car payments, taxes and lunches out, I was clearing $39 a week. No way! I checked it again. The result was the same. I had been unknowingly trading my dream of staying home for less than a dollar an hour."...
Exploring Working at Home As you might imagine, it's a rare day when I don't receive an e-mail regarding work-at-home prospects. Although stay-at-home parents are generally well-versed in stretching their dollars, sometimes it's helpful to examine options for generating extra cash while still focusing on family.
Finding Your Mentor ..."Mentors appear throughout the seasons of our lives. It's a wise woman who takes advantage of their wisdom. As you consider becoming a stay-at-home mom, talk to women who are already there."...
Ho, Ho, Ho -- Merry Shopping! ..."This Christmas, I'm determined to give gifts that will be remembered past New Year's. On the limited budget of a stay-at-home mom, however, discovering special presents becomes a bit challenging."...
Home Sick ..."Even on sickdays, I love being a stay-at-home mom."...
Mommies of the New Millennium ..."There's a bright new world out there, and the view is just as great from the front porch as it is out plate-glass windows. Most professional women who temporarily transfer their talents to home are not jeopardizing their futures; they're investing in the futures of their children. They have a tangible goal. They are the Mommies of the New Millennium (MNMs)."...
The Inheritance ..."I saw my mother in the most unexpected place the other day. She lives four hours away, but as I passed the hall mirror, I spotted her out of the corner of my eye."...
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