10 Ways to a “Debt Free” Christmas
photo credit: eric731 My family and I are working on becoming debt free, and this Christmas we do not want to incur any more debt during the Holidays. Here are a few of the things I’m doing to help ensure this: 1. Bargain shop, bargain shop, bargain shop! I went to Walmart’s clearance section online […]
25 Time Investments That Yield Frugal Returns
That old cliche “Time is Money” really proves true when you are trying to live as frugally as possible. There are many ways that we can spend time in order to save money. Usually all it takes is commitment, motivation, and a little hard work. Here are 25 wise ways to invest your time in […]
15 Ways Baby-Wearing Helps The WAHM
Now, don’t try to tell me you haven’t heard of all the hype and outrage about the latest Motrin commercial. The makers of Motrin actually think that women who wear their babies are trying to be fashionable and look like an official mom. I will not even humor them with my thoughts on this subject […]
11 Easy Steps to Organize Your Home in Time for Thanksgiving!
photo credit: bartkusa Do you feel like your home is unorganized, unready for Holiday entertaining? Since becoming a WAHM, I find it hard sometimes to put down the laptop and pick up the clutter around my house! I am always thinking about the next article I need/want to write, the 300 items in my Google […]
25 Ways to Keep Your Sanity During the Holidays
It’s that time of year again! The Holiday’s are right around the corner! Are you ready?! I am on the inside, but on the outside…not quite. So, here are 50 ways you can get ready for the Holidays ahead of time, which will help you keep your sanity during this crazy time of year. Print […]
Child of Mine
photo credit: Foxtongue By Paula Schmitt, The All Sports Mom I gaze out the back kitchen window to see you sitting peacefully under a maple tree, while the leaves are gently floating to the ground. A robin has perched on a limb and captured your thoughts. I watch as you smile and reach towards the […]
Squash Mommy Guilt for Good!
Mommy guilt. We’ve all felt it. Working moms feel guilty for not spending enough time with their children. Stay-at-home moms feel guilty for not contributing to the household income. As a matter of fact, I’m feeling a little guilty right now as my son sits in the living room watching a Baby Einstein video as […]
10 Ways to Look Younger Without Cosmetic Surgery
As work-at-home moms, we’re a busy bunch. With diapers to change, carpools to drive, houses to clean, and careers to build, it’s no wonder we may find ourselves looking a little tired! Just because we work at home doesn’t mean we should let our appearance go. Taking time on your appearance will give you a […]
Get a (Social) Life!
Do you need a life? A social life, that is. It’s easy to feel isolated when you’re a work-at-home mom. There’s no water cooler at home to gather around with colleagues and no communal lunch room. It can get kind of lonely, especially if you’re an extrovert who thrives on human connection. So what’s a […]
12 Tips to Get Things Done
As a work-at-home mom, I sometimes feel overwhelmed by the number of things I need to do. Mornings are spent rushing to get the older two kids out the door to school. Once they’re on the bus, I’m feel ready to conquer the world and get to work. Then the baby’s raging cries bring me […]