Yesterday, April 23 was the annual “Take Your Kids to Work Day” in the US. Even the White House allowed such an event, despite the security hassles involved, and the young guests were hosted by the First Lady Michelle Obama herself (read transcript here). And the First Lady had to answer all sorts of questions, [...]
Tags: First Lady, job, Take your kids to work day, WAHM, White House, work
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I have become kind of sensitive lately. You see, I am on a leave of absence from my other job;being a high school teacher. Since then, I have started hearing a lot of people say things like, ‘So you’re a full time mom now?’
That begs the question: what percent mom was I before?
Don’t get me [...]
Tags: full time mom, stay home mom, WAHM, working mom
Posted in: Parenting
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Today I stopped by a friend’s house unannounced to drop off a flyer for a church function. Actually, I didn’t think she was going to be there so I didn’t think it was a rude move since I would just slip the flyer under her door and call her later. It turns out [...]
Tags: cleaning, friends, guests, mess, priorities, SAHM, stay-at-home mom, WAHM, work at home mom
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Before I go into my tirade let me make sure I get something across to all my readers. I have nothing against the mommies who decide to supplement their family’s income by starting up a home-based business. I figure if you have a passion for Pampered Chef or Mary Kay, by all means [...]
Tags: avon, home based business, home parties, mary kay, pampered chef, SAHM, stayat home mom, WAHM, work at home mom
Posted in: Frugal Living
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I have something to tell you that you might not know. I hope I don’t get in trouble from all the other SAHMs and WAHMs that I socialize with for letting you in on this, but I’m going to tell you a secret:
Once in a while, we’re awfully jealous of you.
Okay, maybe I’m not [...]
Tags: home office, returning to work, sahd, SAHM, wahd, WAHM, working outside the home
Posted in: Parenting
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