Staying Home

Hello C., My name is K. and I just recently started working from my home so that I could be a stay at home mom. I would love to chat with you about some information about how this opportunity changed mine and my families lifes.
And the best part is that the enrollment is only one dollar until the 20th.
The company that I work for is a wellness company and all the products are wonderful. They are kid friendly and they have no harsh chemicals in them. I can't rave enough about how wonderful this is. I really hope that you consider this opportunity.
K.

I could not leave my daughter with anyone (I loved being a mother) and so I opened a daycare (family) in my house. It is not hard to do so if you want to contact the department of public welfare or go to daycare .com and they will help you. Now my daycare is so popular that I went group (12 kids) and waitting to pay off the 2 new adds on on my house and getting a building for a center. (good money)
thanks T.

I'm not sure what you do for a living, but would it be possible to see if you can do that part-time?

When faced with the 'keep working or quit' dilemma I got one of the best pieces of advice ever. My sister said, "Any number of women can be an admin asst at your company, but you're the only one who can be Rachel's mom." Too often we put our jobs first. Sure, they're important, you need the paycheck, need to eat, need to pay the mortgage. But it's even more important to be a mom to your kids. I left that perfect job and became a nanny where I could take my daughter with me. I took a tremendous pay cut, lost our health insurance, and had longer hours. All those drawbacks weren't so bad because I achieved my ultimate goal: to parent my own child. (At the time it was just her and I so it was a little easier than with a family of 4.) But I just tightened the belt, got insurance for my daughter through the state, and got lots of opportunities to exercise my faith. : ) It wasn't always easy to stick to my comittment. But it was a comittment nevertheless. It IS possible to commit to your kids and the mortgage payment. Explore your options. Once you change that "But I HAVE to work" mentality to "But I HAVE to be a mom" it changes things. The money can come from another source.

Hi C.!

If you decide to go the home based business route (which I highly recommend) look into a company that is new to your area and sells products that you are passionate about.
I sold skincare for 17 years and struggled all the time. I recently started with a company that sells luxury linens for your bed and bathroom. I love the products and the great thing is so does everyone else. I have no trouble booking parties because both men and women love to have comfortable beds! Here's my website...please take a look and email me if you'd like to learn more. I wish you the best of luck with your decision. Staying home will enrich your life and the lives of your family more than you can ever imagine. Here's my site www.mclark.privatequarters.net. Have a fantastic day!

Hello C.,
I was in the same boat, so to speak!
However I'am a single mom,I had planned to go back to my full time job after giveing birth to my daughter on June 1,2007 but after holding her in my arms I knew I had to find away to be with her all day every day! so there I was on the computer looking for a job to work from home,I found nothing!!! we were liveing of off my saveings and child support! And every time I looked for a work from home job all that I came a cross was home based business opporiunities with start up fees so I went ahead and checked them out,almost all except one had high start up cost that was way out of my price range !!! I found one for under $50 but i knew I would have a hard time with that after talking to an Independent distributor she infromed me that I can become an Assoc.distributor all I needed was to be sponserd!! She offerd and I figured why not it's not gonna cost me anything that was 8months ago and I'm so happy I did!! It has truly been a blessing she gave me all the trianing and info i needed to be a success In 2 months I was able to become an INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOR myself I have meet wonderful people who keep teaching me to be sucessful,and most of all I make enough to be able to stay home with my daughter!! I would like to do for you what was done for me!!! If you would like let me know!!

Not sure what kind of work you do, but I can really relate to your situation! Please keep in mind that there are LOTS of ways to make money--part time, retail work, freelance, clean houses,work evenings, etc. They are only for a little time so I feel it's SO worth it to juggle what you can to spend that time at home! If your husband works days, look for something in the evenings (retail, food service, etc) so that he can cover things at home while you're at work. My husband and I had a period of time where I was working days & he was working nights and we barely saw each other through the week, but we wouldn't have changed a thing because we knew we were each getting a gift of time with our child. I think you'll be surprised at the flexibility that's out there that can fit into your life. Good luck!

Not knowing what your job is, makes it harder to comment....would you boss let you work part time and/or could you do some of your work possibly from home? It isn't too hard transitioning staying at home first (it's really nice actually....it gets harder when you've been staying home for a while, well at least for me it did.... you miss the interaction of adults and the paycheck too. I did it for awhile, but chose to go back to work. We are very lucky however because our youngest only goes to a sitter for about 10 hours/week (my husband and I work our schedules around each other the best we can).

I know you will get bombarded with at home jobs from people, but I also have a side job of selling southern living at home. If you have any interest, please email me. Their products are fantastic and the money is easy and you can work it around your schedule.

Another suggestion is just finding a part time job or asking your boss if you decide to go back to work at a later date would he take you back...

Good luck....

hi C.. i know what its like to be somewhat torn between staying at home and being at work. even though its your children... you do like your job too. i had such a sad time going back to work when my daughter was 3 months old. i had previously worked full time mon through thurs. and after having my baby, my boss was generous enough to let me work 1/2 days mon through thurs... that way i didnt have to be away from her for as much. it was still too hard though and i gave my notice just a month after being back. but i cried when giving it to my boss! he didnt want to lose me either. so he's been very understanding and willing to work with me. basically, he says whenever i want to work, i can. but im not on the schedule or anything weekly. mostly, they will call me if someone else is sick, or taking vacation. and i too have my mom watch my baby then. so its not everday that im at work. and sometimes i wont work for a few weeks at a time. its been really nice for me. and i have the majority of the time at home with my now 15 month old, but still the luxery of a pay check from time to time. i work for an established orthodontist doing assisting. not sure what your line of work is or what you do... but hopefully if you communicate with your boss.... they will be as understanding as mine! good luck!

Sorry to hear of your situation. When my first was born 4 years ago I knew that the job I had, that I work for many years to earn, would be a thing of the past. We knew there would be more children and like yourself I did not want my kids raised in a day care. My oldest went to daycare for about 9 months and it was the longest 9 months of my life. But I did love my job and I cried for weeks over leaving it, but looking back the only thing I would have done differently is to do it sooner. We have our whole lives to work. We have the greatest impact on our kids now. We were only able to do it financially because I started my own home business and I thank God every day that I have been able to push myself to success. It wasn't easy, but I love being able to spend my days with my boys and I was determined to keep my "job" as a stay at home mom. I was diagnosed with breast cancer last month so I really appreciate the decisions I have made...no regrets leaving my job, I have been spending every day with my children and it shows, and I now have a residual income built up that I don't have to work that hard for... I can take my chemo weeks off to recover and focus on healing.

You have to follow your passion. If this is what you really want, your desires will lead you down the right path. Good luck with your decision and congrats on the baby on the way!
M.
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HI C.,

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 2ND BLESSING COMING IN MAY!

I am the Mother of 4.

I have a highly profitable home based business. You can earn full time income working part time hours with the convenience of working from home! You can earn money 3 ways retail - fund raising - residual income.
When you get a chance take a look at my website:
www.trisharay.candlebizfromhome.com
OR my company website which is what your website will look like IF you decide to join us:
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If you have any questions feel free to let me know!

I. B. ( Bangor, Pa.)

Check out www.tk.mywildtree.com. It is a healthy, life changing business which has allowed me to continue to be a stay at home Mom all the while contributing to the family income as I once had before. There are few reps in PA and I none in your immediate area. To sign up is $115, you will receive $300 in products. It is the easiest job I've ever loved. Feel free to connect with me if you want to know more. I've been in for a year and a half. I've changed other's lives but most importantly I've changed my family's life.

Be blessed.

Have you ever considered a job that you work from your home? Last June I signed on as a Longaberger consultant just to get the discount. I earned an extra 2500 in that year. I rarely work the business. Just a thought. Sign up is only 35 and there are no requirements so it's basically risk free.

I know you received alot of response before, I havent been on here in a bit. Have you heard of Passion Parties? I started a year ago, I have 7 children and wanted to be at home and didn't want to keep paying the daycare, it was killing me. now I do this full time. I make 40% profit so usually for a 2 hour party I make about 300.00 and up my parties range from ###-###-#### but that is great money and I do a few parties a month. I have paid off my van, and some credit cards and paid for us to go on vacation. Since it is your own business you set your own work hours which is nice. if you would like to see what we offer please visit my site at www.passionadvisor.com adn click on the career opp. tab and check it out if you ahve any questions please feel free to call me at ###-###-####
J.

Hi C.,
I am in sort of the same boat. My baby is 8 months old now and I didn't want to put him in daycare. I was fortunate enough to be able to work for the same company but in a different position that allows me to work half the week in the office and half the week from home. My mom watches our son one full day a week and then my husband doesn't go into work until the afternoon so he watches him while I am at work in the mornings. This schedule is working out for now but I also just starting selling jewelry as a way to make some extra money and I am hoping to turn that into a full-time gig. I have met a lot of great people and people love having parties because they love this jewelry! If you are interested in more information, let me know.

Hello. Congrats on your second bundle of joy. I have two little ones myself, my daughter will be two next month and my son is going on 9 months. Thats right 14 months apart. I had a wonderful fulfilling job that I loved and worked very hard for. I made good money and so does my husband. I decided to leave my job and stay home for good with my kids, because I also didn't want to put my children into daycare. We had a private sitter for my daughter, and like you it wasn't an option for them to watch both children. Not having that extra pay check definately made it harder on us, and our marriage. I don't want to scare you though. It is very rewarding and satisfying staying home with your kids. Yes, you'll miss your job and you may cry about it. I even considered going back, but have since changed my mind. You'll also find it hard to cope for a little while on only one pay check, but keep your chin up you'll be okay. As for extra money on the side I tutor two days a week which gives me spending money for me, the kids, and anything else that may arise. We strictly budget my husband's pay check. We're surviving and you will two. Whatever you do try not to take your stress out on eachother. Good luck and congrats.
C.

Pleasant Greetings to You and Your’s

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http://www.mariesawsome.scent-team.com

Written by Sharon Davis
Monday, 08 October 2007
Is it costing your money to have a 2 income family? It could be. You may find that a second salary brings in much, much less than you think it does.
A few years ago, after the birth of our second child, my husband and I were trying to decide whether or not it would be possible for me to stay home.

At first we thought that since we were just about breaking even, there was no way we could ever make it happen. But when we decided to actually put pen to paper and calculate our bottom line with and without my salary, we were quite surprised.

What we found was that it was actually costing us to have both of us working.

While that may not be the case for everyone, you may find that the second salary brings in much, much less than you think it does.

According to Jan MacGregor, a financial consultant and former analyst, "There are people out there who are expecting to be able to meet their bills better (after they re-enter the work force) and never realize they are either working for a loss or for something like $4,000 a year (after expenses)."

That may seem hard to believe, but if you consider the many "hidden" expenses of a two-income household it is often the case. There are, of course, the obvious expenses such as child care and commuting costs. Some of the hidden expenses are the money spent on lunches, more take-out and convenience food for dinner, dry cleaning bills professional clothing. There can be higher medical costs due to increased exposure to illnesses for children who are in daycare.

Many families hire a housekeeper or gardener to keep up on the household work that they don't have the time to do.

A significant factor is your taxable income. A second salary can push your taxable income into a higher tax bracket.

While the tax issue in and of itself does not eat up the entire second salary, when you add in all the other expenses of a two income family, you might find that it's not worth it to have both parents working.

Here is a link to MacGregor's cost of living chart that uses a second salary of $40,000 as an example: Cost Of Living Chart

If you are considering having one parent stay at home, the best thing to do is to actually calculate your income and expenses, taking into consideration the difference in taxation. You may find that you can in fact afford to stay home with your kids.

Hi C.! I have been a stay at home mother of 3 for 7 years now. I cried when I left my little baby boy at day care everyday. He went full time until he was 8 months old. One day my husband told me to quit! I loved my job too but I quit. My husband and I both prayed that we would be ok. Thereafter, i worked 1 day a weeks just to get my foot in the door. Then baby #2 came and it was time to focus on the boys only. By the tiem #3 came along, I had realized I has totally lost myself. I struggled with going back to work or stay home. After trying Arbonne baby products for my son with bad skin and seeing the miracle it performed on him and using the anti-aging products on my sun damaged arms, I realized I was onto something! I started selling Arbonne right away! It was the best decision I have ever made! It's a low start up fee ($29) and the training is out of this world! I got more then myself back. I have become the person I have always dreamed I could be. My kids have a very happy, confident mother that is here for them when they are sick and get to got to work with me sometimes too! I get to help others with the amazing products! I am now involved with 3 network marketing groups but hands down, Arbonne is the best! If interested, check out my ____@____.com.

Watch one or two children in your home - advertise in the paper, I'm sure there are tons of moms who would want their kids to be in your home and not at a daycare.
There is another orgainization called Monday Morning Moms who could get you started doing this. - look them up on the web. Good luck XO