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Minggu, 08 Agustus 2010

Tips for returning to work for the stay at home mom

Now that the kids are in school you need something to occupy your time and make you feel useful again. It's been awhile since you have been in the job market and your family is used to you being at home. Going back to work will not only be a change for you, but your entire household. How do you make this change so everyone can adapt and you can continue running your household smoothly?

The first thing you needed to do is sit down and talk with your family about the decision to go back to work. They needed to understand things will change because you won’t be available all the time like you were as a stay at home Mom. Everyone is going to have to work together and not depend souly on you to keep the household running. You as the parent will have to rearrange your schedule so you can still participate in your kids activities and maintain your new job. That’s going to be the hardest part of returning back to work, accommodating everyone and doing well at your new job also. Setting up a schedule for household chores and errands will allow you some time in the day to still attend the activities you needed to go to with your children. One of the biggest adjustments you will have to make is your time will not be as flexible as it was, when you were a stay at home Mom to participate in all the activities you did. Which could lead to you feeling guilty if you let it and that’s something you shouldn't let happen. Once you make the decision to return to work, it should be understood that things will change for you and your family. Don’t have guilty feelings about not being able to participate and go to different events with your children. Also accept some of your household duties will be neglected too. Returning back to work after not working for awhile is a adjustment to your body, mind and family. Everyone will have to accept this change and work with you until you get a routine that you are comfortable with and you are use to being back at the work scene. This will take some work on your part and your family to make things run as smoothly as possible. With everyone working together it can happen.

Going back to work after being a stay at home Mom is a big adjustment for everyone. You have to learn how to run your household differently and work-out a complete new schedule and routine to spend time with your family. It’s also a major adjustment for you to learn how to be somewhere everyday at a certain time, for a certain reason. All of these adjustments are hard in the beginning, but as time goes on everyone will adapt.

Your family will get use to your new lifestyle and so will you. Before you know it you will have forgotten about the good old days when you stayed at home being just a housewife and Mom.


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Selasa, 03 Agustus 2010

Tips for the working mom

Many moms would like to have a job to bring extra cash into their household, yet they are troubled about leaving their children. Some children are too young to leave alone and others might just get into trouble!

Wouldn't it be nice to be able to arrange the days and hours that you work around your own schedule to what is convenient for you and your family? Flexibility is the key and is what most mothers are searching for.

Well your search is over! If you are outgoing, you like talking to people and making new friends, then there are several opportunities out there for you. You are able to find a job that offers the extra cash needed, the possibility of having your own career and the flexibility to work around your home life too.

Avon, Tupperware and Pampered Chef are just a few of the many careers that are exactly what you may be looking for.

Becoming a representative for any of these companies gives you the flexibility that is needed to be able to be home for your children and bring in the extra needed cash. Each company will train you, so you can prosper from having your own business. Only you control the amount of hours and days that you wish to work and make as much money as you care to. You can work as little or as much as you want. It is all up to you! You can make just some extra cash or you can build yourself a career with the many other opportunities that these companies have.

These are the benefits of finding a career that allows you to be home.

1. You are home with your children.

This is the most important reason for staying at home!

2. Your hours are flexible.

You create your schedule so if something comes up last minute, you can arrange to be home or wherever needed.

3. You can work as much as you want.

One month you could work alot, the next month you could work only a few days. It's all up to you!

4. You can make extra money.

Everyone can always use some spare change!

5. You can make new friends.

It's always nice to get out on your own without the kids every now and then.

6. You can have something to call your own.

You are not just a homemaker, but a career mom!

Here is information on a few companies!

Avon (search for 'avon' at your favorite search engine)

-Become a representative for a company that sells cosmetics and more. You don't sell products door to door, you mail out or pass out brochures and people contact you with orders!

Tupperware (search for 'tupperware' on the Web)

-Become a consultant for a company that sells kitchenware and other gadgets. You can have demonstrations in people's homes or just hand out catalogs for book parties. Everyone loves Tupperware!

Pampered Chef (Search for 'pamperedchef' online)

-Become a demonstrator for a company that sells kitchen gadgets to make cooking easier and fun! You can have home parties or pass out the catalogs for orders.

These careers are easy to start and very rewarding. Have fun!


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Selasa, 27 Juli 2010

Ten Home Business Tips for Stay at Home Moms

Every day you see new businesses coming to life. You also see a lot of businesses close down. If you study one of these closing businesses carefully, you will notice there is something wrong with its business strategy. Fundamentally, the problem is not with the business idea or with the products, but usually with the people running the business or with their philosophy. To have a persistent successful home business, you need lot of knowledge, some courage and a few other personal qualities.

Hard work

Don’t they say, "Success is 99% of hard work and 1% of luck"? Most of the business giants did not emerge within a single day. Think about getting your business into fortune 500 companies. Comparing your business with another is a good technique to estimate your accomplishment.

Discuss your ideas

You may have a brilliant idea within you about your business. Some books written on this subject oppose discussing your business ideas with others to avoid you losing your intellectual property rights. Remember the 1980 s computer people IBM? IBM continued to go with those bulky super computers allowing Microsoft to rise from the dust in to the PC software market. They did not recognize the change. You always have to change your business traditions to fit the requirements of the modern world.

Plan and evaluate

Planning is the most essential part in a home business. If you plan, you will not end up without options. You should have both short and long-term plans on your business. Having your own little business plan will also guide you to your priorities.

Risk assessing

Every time you have to identify the risks of the business. The risks may be unique to the business you are doing. For instance, assume that you are doing a cut flower business. You know water is a critical factor to your business and you cannot exist without it. If you ignore the critical facts, you have less chance of survival.

Trust your instincts about the business. You have the right to make decisions on your business. The business success always depends on smart decisions and making them at the correct moment. At the beginning of your home business, you cannot think about large profits. Moreover, nobody will expect super customer facilities from a home based business.

Better methods will improve the businesses operational qualities. Improving the quality of your business enables you to do some marketing and boost the influence you can have on the market. There are thousands of web resources available on this topic and if it is affordable, you can refer to a good business consultant.

BizyMoms has been dedicated to helping moms work at home for over 10 years. Visit today to enjoy free resources which include, interactive message boards, informative articles, career kits and of course help and advice from the Bizymoms’ Home Business Support Team!

By Susan Hutson


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Rabu, 21 Juli 2010

Mom Stress Relief: Tips To Help You Through The Day

Moms are the busiest people on the planet. From getting the kids off to school to going to basketball games to overseeing sleepovers, in addition to the moms who also work outside the home, a mom's feet never seem to stay still.

With this almost frantic pace, increased stress levels are natural, impacting many areas of life such as work, family, and other relationships. Stress can cause one to experience irritability, impatience, and distractibility. For busy moms, stress management is a necessity. Here are eight tips to assist in living a more stress-free life.

1. Determine, no matter what, to schedule time for yourself. For some busy moms, maybe it's a soothing bubble bath at the end of the day, when Dad can watch the kids for a while. For others, it could be a quick trip to the local nail salon while the kids are in school. The activity really doesn't matter as long as busy moms take some time for themselves.

2. Listen to calm, soothing music on the way to work, while at work, and while going to sleep. Music has a way of calming and soothing the mind body.

3. Practice deep abdominal breathing periodically throughout the day. Breath in deeply through the nose pulling the belly button toward the spine, hold for a few seconds, and then slowly release. Busy moms will be pleasantly surprised at how this simple technique can result in a more relaxed body and mind.

4. Exercise Needs To Be A Priority. Exercise is a great way to relieve stress and manage your energy levels. It doesn't have to be a big deal. It could be bouncing on a mini trampoline while the kids watch TV or going for a walk or just deliberately parking further away so you get the chance to squeeze in a walk.

5. Eat Healthy. There are foods that promote calmness as well as foods that increase stress levels. Busy moms should ask themselves if they are consuming too much sugar or caffeine, and if they are getting enough protein. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables and staying away from refined and processed foods also help. Healthy eating is very important for any busy mom. Taking a look at your eating habits and making the necessary changes can result in increased optimal health.

6. Call a friend. It is always important to have at least one relationship where Mom can just vent and know that a listening ear and unconditional acceptance will be given.

7. Calm Your Thoughts. Our thoughts create the lives we live so be aware of what you think about. Abraham said 'Worrying is using your imagination to create something you don't want'. What are you creating with your worries?

8. Have a sense of humor. We all are familiar with the saying, "Laughter is the best medicine." This is so true! Be willing to laugh at personal mistakes, or a toddler's antics. Watch a funny movie. Share a joke with a friend. Lighten up! It will make such a difference.

Any busy mom can follow the above eight tips for a more stress-free life!


By Jill Brennan


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