Work & Family Balance
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How Much Would You Spend on Family Pics?
Asked by M.B. from Orlando
on March 17, 2012
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last week we went and had family pics done for the FIRST time ever! My husband and I have been together 8 years. The other day we went to go look at the edited images ...
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- Because you love the pictures and if you can afford the money, I'd buy them. Someone mentioned it's like art and we do pay much more for good art. You'll enjoy the p...
- I wouldn't get family pictures taken at a studio so I can not tell you how much I would pay. I can tell you that $1,600 is more than my rent. Laura
- You are just feeling buyers remorse. Don't let it get you down. I checked out your link, and I would ABSOLUTELY pay that amount for family pictures. That is ART. Not j...
Opinions on Returning to Work After a Long Stay at Home
Asked by T.R. from Stockton
on October 31, 2006
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I just am interested in moms that have stayed at home for a long period of time and then decided to return to work. It seems like the balance would be way to much to h...
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- I think first and foremost, if you're not already, seek medical help with the anxiety disorder. I have that as well, and it does affect your ability to get out there ...
- Hello T., How about a stay at employment you make your hour's, you make your rules. I just wanted to introduce myself real quick. My name is C. and I'm a mom of two ...
- I have recently returned back to work after staying home for two years with my daughter. My husband was not a big help at first with any of the household things that n...
Guilty of Going Back to Work
Asked by S.S. from Seattle
on March 10, 2012
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Hi moms,
How do I get over this guilt? I really need to go back to work and have been given a good opportunity, but I feel guilty.
How do I leave my child in dayca...
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- I still feel guilty sometimes when my youngest "mama's boy" cries as I drop him off at preschool. However, I felt guiltier when we couldn't afford to buy them anything...
- It DOES get better and the kids do adjust. I agree that it is absolutely heartwrenching to leave with a child screaming in the background. You have to keep telling yo...
- you just have to lock the guilt away. if you need to work, then you need to work. the guilt of not being able to provide food and shelter for your child is MUCH greate...
Seeking a Work from Home Job..
Asked by A.B. from Washington DC
on February 13, 2008
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I was wondering if any of you Moms are working from home & what are you doing? There is so much out there I don't know what to do. I am looking for some help finding a...
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- I can relate to your situation A.. I'm a SAHM as well, and until recently my husband was the only bread winner. We wanted to explore options for me to be able to w...
- Hi A.! I am a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant. I would love to talk to you about our opportunity. We could chit chat over the phone or meet at a coffee shop....
- I am a Pampered Chef consultant in Olney and am always looking for people to join my team. Check out my website www.pamperedchef.biz/fun and email me or call me if you...
I Want to Go Back to Work!!!
Asked by C.W. from Austin
on July 2, 2010
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My DD is 2 months old, and I am SOOOO ready to go back to work! I have been stuck in my apartment (very small, 1 bedroom apartment) for about 2 weeks before she was bo...
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- Hi C., It sounds like you do need some type of support for yourself. The MOPS idea was great - really look around for anything in your neighborhood within walking ...
- I can understand your hubbies work schedule it is hard to be tired from work and take care of a baby/child but us as mommies we have no choice in the matter.My hubby w...
- He sure has a lot of excuses, doesn't he? If going back won't pay for child case then don't bother. What your baby needs is both of you caring for her. If he is willin...
Are There Any Legitimate "Work from Home" Jobs
Asked by K.C. from Dallas
on May 7, 2007
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I am looking to do something from home and after speaking with the Better Business Bureau it seems there are very few or no legitimate "work from home" jobs. I need so...
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- K., I know it's been awhile since you posted this, but did you ever find what you were looking for? I've always been so skeptical of work from home opportunities, so ...
- Kristen, ditto what everyone else said. You have to find something that works for you. There are lots of opportunities out there...skin care, makeup, kitchen product...
- Kristen, I was reading an article this morning on customer service reps that work from home and found this listing of companies that hire US citizens to do the jobs. ...
Sling or Backpack... What Would Work??
Asked by K.R. from Youngstown
on July 10, 2009
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Hey ladies,
I'm preparing for our family vacation and wondering what to do with my little one. He is 19 months old and about 27 lbs, so he is quite a load to c...
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- I would use the backpack the a boy that big:) I am not sure what brand to tell you to get because my youngest is 19 years old But we had one with thick shoulder pads ...
- I would suggest a backpack due to the age and weight of the child because we carry greater weight for longer periods of time on our backs than we can in a sling, as a ...
- I think he's too big for a sling. We used the backpack with our boys and it was a good thing. When you buy one make sure both you and hubby see what is comfortable ...
When Did You Have to Go Back to Work?
Asked by J.G. from Colorado Springs
on May 19, 2010
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Hey, when did you newer moms have to go back to work after having your baby? Or when are you planning on going back if you haven't had your baby yet? Were you lookin...
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- We decided for me to be a SAHM 3 1/2 years ago, Luckily my husband makes great money, so the money I made from my part time job, was extra spending. There are days I w...
- I am a working Mom and my husband stays home. I managed to stay home 8 weeks with our last baby (short term disability & a well-timed bonus) & it was way too short. ...
- With both of my children my employer provided 16 weeks of FMLA. The first month was at full pay, the last portion I could either take 50% pay or use vacation and sick...
Sim Quick...Does It Work?
Asked by A.V. from Seattle
on April 11, 2010
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Hello ladies!
I'm just wondering if anyone has tried any of the Slim Quick products, and if so, did they work? Did you like or dislike the product? I'm thinking of ...
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- Several have mentioned weight watchers. i have tried this program several times, but have not gotten the right balance from it. I have been doing some research on why ...
- It's been my experience that nothing works better than eating less and exercising more.
- I would no t d any of those over the counter weight loss things...it's pretty important to get some professional advice if you're trying to naturally lose weight. I hi...
Making It All Work with a FT Job
Asked by K.H. from Denver
on October 13, 2009
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Hi moms! I am overwhelmed, to say the least. I have been working full time for about 8 weeks, and I just can't seem to make it all work. I'm looking for solutions a...
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- It's not you. You are one person doing two full time jobs - and there simply are not enough hours in the day. It's great that your family is helpful and supportive! ...
- Wow I know how you feel. Working full time and having a family is so much pressure. You can make meals ahead and freeze them. The easiest way that I have found is when...
- I use to feel the same way when I was working more than full time as a project engineer. My solution was to work from home. I've been doing that for the last year an...
