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I know the day will come in the not too distant future when I am cooped up inside the house with sick kids and haven’t seen daylight in way too long and I will yearn for the chance to be back amongst the working folk. But today I’m too wrapped up in the thrill I have for being a stay […]

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I got a face lift!!!! Well, not exactly, but my website got a face lift. What do you think? I’m spoiled because my wonderful husband, reference Adam’s Spell, actually enjoys building websites. And in case anyone was interested, he also does freelance work. Have I mentioned how much going down to one salary sucks, please reference Waxing My Wants Away […]

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Business people spend time in networking groups, leads clubs, or chambers of commerce to get to know contacts that will hopefully inspire more business. What about Mommy Bloggers? Where do they get their voices heard? Where do they find people to inspire more business? Today I was at the park where a large play group was gathering. First of all, […]

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Money and family tend to be the biggest challenges with marriages, especially new marriages. Joining finances and learning how the other person manages their finances can be a huge hurtle in a new marriage. Different people place different priorities for their resources. And despite open communication and forecasting the future, there can still be some challenges in getting into the […]

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Recently on NPR they had a panel of parents discussing feelings, costs, and challenges with daycare. They had a variety of working moms, previously a stay at home dad, a grandmother, etc. debating the concerns with daycare, predominantly from a financial perspective. Parents Sound Off On The Economics of Child Care

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I went to work with my husband all by myself. And while I was there I got a phone call from my mom’s store (I managed her store for three years). They had a question about an order I was working on. It was important I leave in a timely fashion because I had a meeting at work, CDW (my […]

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I just got off the phone with you and you sounded so depressed. I spent the conversation babbling about the great day I had with the kids and the funny things they did. You were engaged, hanging on to every sentence. When we hung up, though, you sounded so sad. I can’t blame you because I would be worse if […]

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As a working mom I felt the prejudice of stay at home moms that seemed to judge whether I was making the right choice for my family by working. I forgot that there would be a reverse bias when I crossed over. I always prided myself on being a business woman with confidence and intellect. I took pride in the […]

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I’ve never been one for goodbyes. I prefer “see you later” or something more non-committal than an actual goodbye. I’m not exactly sure why I despise saying goodbye but I usually try to avoid saying goodbye at all costs. As my time at my job is winding down I’m faced with approaching those goodbyes. I visit offices weekly and it’s […]

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