5 Tips for New Women Business Owners
July 22, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under Employment Issues
The rate of home based businesses and work at home jobs have grown in this economy. People are looking for new ways to make money, but not everyone has what it takes to run a home based business. Plus, economy poor or not, many parents, mama’s more so than dads in my experience, are looking for ways to make a living AND be with their kids at home.
Three years ago, at age 47, Barbara Rosenzweig was a stay-at-home mama selling Mary Kay. Her husband was so impressed with how professionally she ran her job that he bought her a pretty …read more
The Debate Goes On
January 23, 2007 by Karen Weideman
Filed under family, financial matters
Did you see today’s Oprah show? The show was titled “My Baby or My Job: Why Elizabeth Vargas Stepped Down”. Mrs. Vargas told her story of why she stepped down from a prestigious career as a news anchor. She continues to work in journalism, but her job and hours are not as demanding. She did this because she wanted to be around more for her children. And the debate goes on . . .
Working moms and stay-at-home moms are so critical of one another. Working moms seem to think that stay-at-home moms sit around all day and eat bon-bons while watching …read more
Creative Ideas for Preschoolers
January 9, 2007 by Karen Weideman
Filed under blogs, children's activity, craft ideas
If you’ll notice, “The Porch Light” is listed under our links of favorite blogs. Revka is a stay-at-home mom of 3 young little girls. She writes about life, family, cleaning, and many other issues moms face. Recently, Revka launched another blog focusing on ideas to use with your preschoolers. At Revka’s “Little Fun; Little Learning” you will find songs, crafts, helpful websites and more. Be sure and check it out. This would also be a great site for homeschoolers. I have already found some ideas to use with my preschool class.
Mommy Sites for You
October 19, 2006 by Karen Weideman
Filed under blogs, food, odds and ends
I was doing some web surfing tonight and found a blog called 5 Minutes for Mom. It is written by twin stay at home moms. You should check out their site. On their site they also have a bunch of other blogs listed.
So, I am reading blogs listed on 5 Minutes for Mom and really enjoying what I’m finding . . . and then I’m wondering where the time went and wondering why I’m not in bed yet!! Does that sound familiar to you? I think I need to take Robyn’s name Sleepy Blogger and make it my own!
Anyway, I …read more
