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First Time Home Owner...
Asked by L.N. from Dallas
on June 17, 2010
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I just recently purchased our very first home! We have been living in apartments since my husband and I got married, and the kids their whole lives.
What are some ...
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- 1) Do not buy more "stuff" just because you have a house now. Consider, then REconsider EVERYTHING you bring into your home, if it is not consumable (food, toilet tis...
- Ikea has these bins called Trofast or something like that for kids toys. It is a wooden frame with plastic different size/color bins. They have been a lifesaver. http...
- Well, since I am a neat freak and my little ones are the same age as yours, 18 months and almost 4 in August, I will give you a couple of my suggestions. Make your 3.5...
In Home Daycare Versus Regular Daycare
Asked by R.A. from Chicago
on February 5, 2008
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I am returning to work in March and currently am exploring various options for my son. I have found someone that will watch my son at HER home with 3 additional kids, ...
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- There will be fewer illnesses with an in-home daycare vs a regular daycare just because of the amount of kids they are exposed to. I used to have a daycare, someone a...
- I grew up in a licensed in-home-daycare, and I believe that if I was working this would be my only choice. It is a good way to form a personal relationship with your ...
- I have always done in home day care both licensed and unlicensed. I have loved it because they have a "mom" there to take care of them. It is not structured and more...
Kids Leaving the Nest
Asked by B.F. from Houston
on February 18, 2008
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Does anyone have any advice on how to cope with your kids leaving the nest for college.I am having a hard time with my baby being gone off to college.My baby has been ...
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- B.: My husband & I will soon be experiencing my only child (a son) leaving the nest. My heart aches for you and all of us. My sister & her husband are experiencing t...
- My oldest son will be leaving this August. Because he is my only boy, I feel that I have this special bond with him and I really don't know how I'm going to let go. ...
- I know I will be like you when my kids go off to college. Mine are spaced in such a way that for awhile at least, there will always be one here to keep me busy :) I...
Mom Seeking Home Employment
Asked by E.S. from Boston
on April 6, 2007
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I'm looking for legitimate home employment on a part time basis.
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- Hi E., I'm not sure if this is for you or not but I'm an Independent Consultant with Arbonne International. We market botanical based health and wellness products....
- Have you checked out My Power Mall yet? If not, you don¢t know what you are missing! You only have to do 2 things with your FREE Mall to make money, but ne...
- E., I have a great opportunity for you! I sell Tupperware and it is great for stay at home moms. You can make your own hours, you can have parties on the weekend...
Being a SAHM After the Kids Are in Schoool Full Time?
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on June 17, 2011
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My older child will be in kindergarden in teh fall. I specifically picked her school because it offers half day kindergarden. The following year my younger child wi...
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- Sounds like you are looking at the situation of the kids heading off to school and there being no need for you anymore because you assume you will be "home alone all ...
- Kids have to be a certain age before it is legal for them to be latch key kids. Until they are 10 years old they need to go to a licensed child care provider. As ...
- Look into part-time work, maybe a Mother's Day Out program or something like Pampered Chef mentioned below (there are probably a dozen different type products you can ...
Staying Home with 5 Year Old
Asked by A.C. from Tulsa
on September 16, 2008
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Hey everyone. I am a SAHM of a 5 year old little boy who is in pre k this year. I have two step kids, but they are not with us much. I have chosen to continue to stay...
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- Please do not let anyone try to make you think that you have to get a job!! Taking care of a 5 yr old, a husband, and a home is a full time job. I am in the exact op...
- You are very fortunate to be able to be a sahm. However for some reason you seem to be unsecure. Why is it so important what other people think? Enjoy your family! ...
- Since this is a different era, if you don't already have a degree you may consider getting one. SAHM truly doesn't last forever in the 21st century. Not placing your...
Class Differences and School Aged Kids
Asked by L.S. from San Francisco
on August 18, 2011
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My husband and I are teachers and we live in a modest home in a nice neighborhood, but in a city with a high crime rate at a lot of poverty. (25% unemployment right no...
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- Trust yourselves enough that you have instilled in your children that "where and how" you live really does not matter. Shame on the parents that might look down on you...
- We are not poor but by far not the wealthiest people in our scope of friends. I guess I will try to speak from my socioeconomic level. Ya know, I have never talk...
- Encourage your kids to expand their horizons. Join something local so they get to see more kids from your area. When my stepkids went to a private school, SS asked...
Other Moms Who Work from Home
Asked by B.B. from Dallas
on June 6, 2008
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I am considering leaving my job to stay at home with our son (he'll be 1 in 3 weeks!!). I am interested in looking into working from home, but I don't know where to s...
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- Hi B., I am a stay at home Mom of 3 and love my job. I sell natural health and beauty products for Arbonne International. They are a very legitimate company and the...
- I LOVE working from home with my 2 and 4 year old children by my side. I left my teaching career almost 4 years ago and have been with Work at Home United since then....
- I work at home. I was actually in a work-at-home job pre-baby, and I've just stuck with it. I love it, and would have a very hard time going back to full-time office w...
How to Get Time to Work from Home.
Asked by L.K. from Springfield
on June 20, 2007
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Every day I think about going back to work, but I am torn between family and my desire to do something else. Anyway, I have tried to do somethings from home, but guilt...
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- I work from home with an amazing company called "The MOM Team," (www.healthyhome4family.com) and just like the name implies, we're the MOM team for a reason, so it is...
- L. I just want to say...it is not fair for you to have to take care of your kids all day and then be expected to do it by yourself in the evening time either. Parentin...
- On the weekends I've been able to get a little bit of help from my husband at times, but emphasis needs placed on "little". But largely, I've been on my own. Tha...
Work from Home Ideas
Asked by A.M. from Chicago
on January 24, 2008
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After the holidays, my husband and I are a little strapped for cash and my daughter's birthday is coming up- I want to be able to throw here a nice 3year old birthday ...
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- Hi A., I am a new mom and just started my own Shaklee business. I am excited because Shaklee has been around for over 50 years, have wonderfully healthy products and...
- Hi A., My name is L., I live in Downers Grove and have 5 Children. I have meet a group of awesome Moms that had the same desire I did, We all wanted to make an income ...
- Look into this: http://www.mypowermall.com/biz/home/49793 It doesn't cost anything, and it is an awesome concept. Watch the business video, which last about 2 minut...
