Is a Home Business for You?
Almost every stay at home mom decides at some point that she needs to contribute to the family income. Maybe you need to pay off some debt or maybe you would just like to provide some extras for the family…
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A guide to making your life as a stay at home mom a little easier and a lot more fun!
Do you do Yoga? Try it!
As busy moms, we tend to neglect ourselves thinking that everyone else needs to come first. As my doctor once told me, “You can’t take care of your family if you don’t take care of yourself”. As a mom of…
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Start a Santa Letter Business for the Holidays
Article by: JustAddSweat.com’s “Start a Santa Letter Guide” With the uncertainty surrounding the economy these days, many women are trying to think of ideas to make money from home. You don’t want to fall for a scam but you do…
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5 Simple Things Moms Can Do to De-Stress
I have to admit I had never considered being a Stay At Home Mom as a stressful job. Boy was I wrong! When your life revolves around the kids and the house, it’s extremely easy to get caught up in…
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Saving Money on Diapers
Good news is you have a baby! Bad news is that diapers are the biggest expense you may have. Even before that blessing is born, you should start scoping diaper deals and stocking up. Don’t be caught always buying…
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Tips for a Successful Kid’s Birthday Party
Time for a birthday party? Don’t stress over it, just follow these tips to get organized for a party your child will remember! Tip #1 – Plan ahead Start thinking about the party a couple months before the big event.…
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Who Has Time to Get Organized?
You do! We all think we are busy, but the truth be told, we all waste time everyday that could be used productively. Don’t get me wrong, everyone deserves some down time without feeling guilty. But what about the half…
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Getting Out of the House with Young Children
Just because you are a “Stay At Home Mom” doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t get out of the house! From my own experience with twins and another young child, I know that many days it is easier to just stay home. That philosophy can make for very long days. It can also contribute to a feeling of isolation and lonliness for you as a mom. Not a good combination for a healthy life. Consider these ideas for making leaving the house with young children a little easier and a lot more fun for all of you.
Safety and Halloween Costumes
Halloween is a fun holiday for kids who like to get dressed up and go trick or treating. However, with Halloween also comes the need to protect your children. Following safety tips such as wearing reflective strips, a proper fitting mask and carrying flashlights can help to keep your child safe when out trick or treating with friends or family. Most importantly, parental supervision is necessary, and instilling awareness in your children is beneficial to keeping them safe.
Too many toys at your house? Time to purge!
At some point, all of us have reached our “limit” for the number of toys we can deal with. Maybe it’s based on quantity, maybe it’s based on space or your clutter tolerance, but either way, it is occasionally necessary to to a good toy cleanout. With Christmas coming, it would be a good time to start thinking about what is going to come into the house and what toys aren’t so loved anymore. If you feel like your kids have too many toys, it is sometimes hard to get excited about bringing more into the house.