The Editor's Desk - From Beneath the Clutter

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. Ours went quite well, despite Gage's success at spoiling it for my oldest sister. She's pregnant. He came down with roseola, which can cause miscarriages, and had exposed one of my nieces who may not have had it as a baby, before we knew about it. I don't think my sister minded too much suddenly having to make her own plans, although there's no doubt it was quite the surprise. Apparently it was enough to worry my dad, though. He called to find out if Gage was okay, so I had to explain that for babies, roseola is a minor illness. (read more)

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Online shopping offers many benefits that you won't find shopping in a brick and mortar store or by mail. The Internet is always open seven days a week and 24 hours a day. Internet-only deals and bargains can be numerous online. Shopping on the Internet is no less safe than shopping in a store or by mail. Keep the following tips in mind to help ensure that your online shopping experience is a safe one. (read more)

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Sharing Parenting Tips

I faced a challenge when we started a family: my husband, Bill, had no domestic skills. He wanted to share parenting. His flexible hours as an academic allowed him to help at home. But he could barely boil an egg. (read more)

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The Editor's Desk - From Beneath the Clutter

Wow, I'm tired! We took a quick trip to Sacramento this weekend to attend a family pre-holiday dinner. It's a tradition on my mom's side of the family. It allows us all to get together at a time when there's no pressure from inlaws to be at their homes. I get to see relatives that I see very rarely. (read more)

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Does Your Marriage Suffer from an Attention Shortage?

Years ago when I was working in a mental health center, I served on a committee that was redesigning the communications systems. In one meeting, a committee member named Susan said, "The receptionists sound frantic when they answer the phone. They need to learn to give each caller their complete attention, even when they're multi-tasking." (read more)

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Tricks To Avoid Workout Burnout

When it comes to getting and staying fit, consistency is a major component to success. Ensuring that you regularly eat nutritious meals and exercise week after week is mandatory. But, too much of a good thing can actually be harmful. (read more)

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The Editor's Desk - From Beneath the Clutter

Well, here we go again. The surgery my brother-in-law was scheduled for last week was rescheduled at just about the last minute (he was in the gown they were going to have him wear for the surgery) for this week on Wednesday. So I get to have the kids again. Four kids under four at my house for the next couple days. Yes, I will be getting very tired. They'd better not get cancelled again! My poor brother-in-law might get stuck in the hospital at Thanksgiving if that happens!

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Chaos Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Get Things Done!

Life is often hectic for stay at home parents. It gets more so when you work from home. There’s the kids to care for, the house to keep at least reasonably clean and meals to prepare, all while getting your job or business taken care of. It’s not the easy life many people think it is.

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The Editor's Desk - From Beneath the Clutter

Halloween was great! I hope you had a good day too. I posted pictures of the kids in their costumes at http://www.homewiththekids.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3902 if you want to see them. Ariel had a blast trick or treating - it was her second year doing so, but last year she only went to six or so houses. This year? Two and a half blocks, both sides of the street! (read more)

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Organizing Your Home Office

It can be a real challenge as a work at home parent to maintain an organized home office. Many times, the office or desktop is the last of our worries as we strive to raise our children, support our spouses and run our home-based business. However, keeping up with the clutter and chaos of your office may be just what you need to get you in a working mindset and help you to be more efficient while working. (read more)

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Your Home-Based Business — 5 Keys for Survival

With the recent downturn in the economy, boomers taking early retirement, the plethora of "business opportunities”, or folks being fed up working for "corporate America," the entrepreneurial spirit, the urge to "work from home” is alive and well. For most home-based workers, the advantages generally outweigh the disadvantages — no commute, having more quality time with one’s family, being in control of one’s life and time, no boss to deal with — among others. This is the good news. (read more)

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