The Stay at Home Lifestyle

Being a stay at home parent is a way of life, whether you work at home or are "only" a stay at home parent. There are issues you have to deal with that parents working outside the home do not face in the same way you do. There's a greater need to plan social time with other adults, for example, since you may not see anyone other than your children and your spouse most days otherwise.

Of course, the benefits are tremendous. You're there for your family. You get to see all those milestones you might have had to miss. For most, the benefits far outweigh the financial and personal stresses.

Time Management
Everyone thinks you have all day, that you can freely sit around and watch television, but every stay at home parent knows that their days are full. Learning to manage your time well is a tremendous advantage.

Parenting Tips
No parent knows what to do all the time. There's so much to know about raising your family, keeping them healthy and just having fun while your children learn and grow.

Marriage & Romance
Keeping that flame alive is vital to a good marriage, but it's a lot of work.

Cooking
It's so important to feed your family well, but challenging on some budgets. Learn about healthy ways to feed your family.

Recipes
Part of the Cooking section, of course, and new recipes can be a lot of fun to try out.

At Home Humor
Take a little time to laugh at those delightful moments you encounter when staying home with the kids.

Fun with the Kids
Tips to have lots of fun with your kids. Ideas for games and much more.

Recent Stay at Home Blog Posts

15 Ways to Raise Your Family on One Income
I love being able to be at home with my family. It’s tough having one person earning the bulk of the income but it can be done. Here are some tips I’ve found that really help. 1. Remember what you’re saving. Two incomes are not always significantly better than one. Depending on the number of children who [...]

When Should a Stay at Home Mom Consider a Work at Home Job?
While many stay at home moms do already work at home, others don’t. The reason is pretty simple: It’s hard to commit yourself fully to your family if you have to work all the time. And if your family doesn’t need the money, why use up all that time? But things can change, and working from [...]

‘The Secret Life of a Soccer Mom’ Premieres Tonight
I posted a while back about TLC looking for stay at home moms who wanted a change. Tonight (March 3) the show that was for premieres. It’s called ‘The Secret Life of a Soccer Mom’. I have a clip from the show to share with you: Hope you enjoy!

Can I Really Afford to be a Stay at Home Mom?
Whether you’ve been a stay at home mom for a while or are just starting out, this is one of those questions that can really hit you hard. Going down to a single income as a family is quite a tough choice in most cases. And in the current uncertain economy it can be even [...]

It’s Been Interesting Having My Husband at Home
These past few weeks with my husband laid off from his job have been interesting and stressful. Having him right here all the time completely throws off my routine, but he’s definitely getting a better view of why it’s often hard for me to accomplish much during the day. Even with him here, the kids would [...]

Are You a Stay at Home Mom Looking for a Change?
Being a stay at home mom is a delight in so many ways, but as the kids get older a lot of SAHMs want something more, perhaps even their old career back. TLC contacted me about a show they’re doing for SAHMs in that position. You can check out this flyer about their new show. It [...]

How We’re Coping with Downsizing
It’s rough when you stay at home and you find out your spouse has been laid off. A real shock to the system, even if you do earn a decent amount at home, as I do. After all, I don’t earn enough to support my family solo. Having my husband get laid off has meant rethinking [...]

Does Television Harm Younger Children?
For many moms, the television is a big help, starting when their kids are very young. The Baby Einstein and similar DVDs keep young children occupied while mom tries to get things done around the house, or just a few moments of peace and quiet. There’s been plenty of controversy on this topic. Some say it’s [...]

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