I've gotten a lot of flack for my passionate piece protesting ungrateful SAHMs. Most often, the attacks are unrelated to the post, but something that has come up in the comments multiple times is the question of how I get it all done and maintain my sanity. Here's a secret: I … [Read more...] about Making the Most Out of Nap Time: A Mom’s Guide to Time Management
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Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or Spouse’s Day?
There's a trend among anonymous women on the Internet: if your significant other does the bare minimum, deal with it. This attitude is increasingly prominent around holidays. Moms who complained about not being acknowledged by their spouses on Mother's Day were met with a quick … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or Spouse’s Day?
Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me? I’ll Tell You.
After bringing Clark home from the hospital, there were a lot of "Why didn't anyone tell me?" questions. Despite diligently scouring the Internet for baby info, reading almost every baby book, and soliciting the advice of been there done that (BTDT, FYI) moms, I found myself … [Read more...] about Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me? I’ll Tell You.
7 Idiotic Ways Stay at Home Moms Try to Earn Extra Income
Although few would like to admit this (namely, my friend Paula), being a stay at home mom can be kind of boring sometimes. Everyone will tell you to take advantage of your child's nap time with some rest of your own, but, really, how many catnaps can you take per day? Most women … [Read more...] about 7 Idiotic Ways Stay at Home Moms Try to Earn Extra Income
Working from Home: A Stay at Home Parent’s Fantasy or Possible Reality?
When it comes to work from home jobs, there are a lot of scams out there. Most of the propositions are pyramid schemes, and, really, when you're looking to work from home, who has time to host parties or badger strangers to join your makeup club? Truthfully, if you want to work … [Read more...] about Working from Home: A Stay at Home Parent’s Fantasy or Possible Reality?