Canning Your Tube by Paula Schmitt
Ever consider canning your tube? You know that square or rectangle magnet-like box that sits in the corner of your family room. The one that sucks you in and turns you into a couch potato zombie. Yes, that would be the one, with all its misleading shows and commercials, and there’s never a shortage of […]
Kaizen, I’ll Take 2 To Go!
Do you go through the day feeling like today isn’t much different from another… from yesterday… last week… tomorrow? Do your days all seem rolled into one, doing the same thing over and over? Do you struggle because you don’t seem to be getting anywhere for all of your efforts? I have one word for […]
Keeping the New Year’s Goals
So, how are those new year’s goals coming? New year’s goals? Oh, yeah, those! Remember those goals you set, oh 20 days ago or so? Yeah, those ones! How are they coming along? If you’re like me and most people, you had these awesome goals set to lose weight, get on a budget, organize your […]
Encouraging Imitation
Young children love to imitate their parents. There is nothing more exciting to them than to act like mom or dad. This desire to imitate can really be useful when mom needs to get some work done. If your working involves lots of time on the computer and phone, you can start your children play-acting […]
Out with the Old, In with the New
Familiar saying, right? Out with the old, in with the new. What does that title make you think of, or mean to you? Well, here on Show Mom the Money and specifically the Stay at Home Sanity section, we are going to tell you what it means for your home. I am going to give […]
But I AM working
I’m a work at home mom and chances are you are too if you’re reading this. This is a fairly new venture for me-working at home full time that is. I just got laid off from my part time bookkeeping job right before Christmas, and have delved into building up my websites and getting more […]
30 Ways To Get & Keep Kids Involved In The Kitchen
If the kitchen is the heart of the home, where is the best place to sneak in some special time with your children? You guessed it – in the kitchen. Having your children help in the kitchen bolsters their self-esteem, builds a strong parent-child bond, and teaches them skills they’ll be able to use for […]
How to Organize Your Finances – Part II
Once you have your financial paperwork organized, it’s time to focus on your budget. There are lots of ways to plan a budget that fits your lifestyle. Here are a couple that have worked for countless people over the years. Old-Fashioned Planning On a monthly basis, sit down and figure out what bills you have […]
25 Ways to a Healthier You!
New Years is right around the corner so you know what that means, New Year’s Resolution time. Or I prefer New Year’s goal setting time! What is the number one goal most people set? I think it is losing weight. At least it is usually number one on my list. I’ve struggled with my […]
61 New Year’s Goals to Improve Your Life
Having trouble setting your New Year’s Goals this year? Have you set New Year’s goals in the past and didn’t meet them or gave up before you even got started? Don’t feel bad or beat yourself up for it, we all probably have done that at one time, or two! Well, here’s a list […]