Community, Help, and Encouragement for Active Parents
Both times I went on maternity leave, I was excited. I always planned on being a stay-at-home mom when I had kids and felt like I was finally realizing my goal… until I was actually at home, with first one and then two babies to care for. I found myself wishing they would nap so [...]
The holiday season seems to always be a busy time of year in our house. I’m guessing it’s the same for many of you! Whether it’s Christmas programs, wrapping present, baking treats or decorating the house, there’s always something to be done. Add to that trying to keep up with making meals for your family [...]
If you can work at home, there will be less stress on you and the children, and your lives will be healthier. Do you want to stay at home with your baby? Really, when it comes down to it, a large majority of mothers would rather be home than in a dreary office away from [...]
You love your kids and you love your job but being successful on both fronts is no easy thing. Being a work at home mom might be the envy of your neighbors, but it can easily put a strain both on your home and family life, if you let it. Here are seven tips to [...]
You love your kids and you love your job but being successful on both fronts is no easy thing. Being a work at home mom might be the envy of your neighbors, but it can easily put a strain both on your home and family life, if you let it. Here are 7 tips to [...]
I thought I understood the importance of a checking my credit score and credit report until I decided to apply for a mortgage. I knew that I was up there, in the 780s-760s, but I never knew quite what that meant. When I applied, I wasn’t offered the best interest rate, and I asked why [...]
In an article I wrote on June 3, I discussed how involved parents raise more successful kids. This came from personal experience and from reading works by Malcolm Gladwell, and Dubner & Levitt. This post is another example that I have of involved parents having successful kids. Beauregard Parish Fair Poster Contest My oldest (9) [...]
For people interested in owning rental property, the name of the game is making money. Despite this, some expenses are worth every penny, such as hiring a property manager. Most property managers charge 10% for their services, which include: Listing Collecting rent Eviction Some property owners feel that the idea of paying someone to take [...]
You might be familiar with GO MOM!® products as they once appeared in major retailers nationwide, but you have never seen anything like the GO MOM!® DIY Planner. Founder Molly Gold envisioned a planning solution for all moms over ten years ago, and the DIY Planner realizes that goal.
