Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Coping in this Economy
The Editor's Desk - From Beneath the Clutter
Rough week last week. My husband got laid off from his job.
Thank goodness for the severance pay, though. That will give us some flexibility in how long he can job hunt before the money problems get serious. That's of course also time for me to work on bringing in more money.
He's searching hard right now. We know some jobs he could pretty easily get if they're available, but they aren't what he wants to do. I told him that he needs to take some time to see if he can upgrade his career, rather than staying on the same path. What better way to cope with being laid off with no warning?
It's a bit hard getting the kids to understand. They're a bit stressed since they know there's something really odd about Daddy being home so much more. They aren't really old enough to get the money aspects, although Ariel has gotten a few hints. But money is still pretty abstract to her.
Feature Article
Working at Home in a Tough Economy
Money is tight right now for my family, as for many others. My husband has been laid off from his job, making my home business our main income. It's not the best of situations. And this is better than many stay at home parents are dealing with as more people get laid off.
Come and read the rest at http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2008/012908.php
See you next week!
Stephanie
Rough week last week. My husband got laid off from his job.
Thank goodness for the severance pay, though. That will give us some flexibility in how long he can job hunt before the money problems get serious. That's of course also time for me to work on bringing in more money.
He's searching hard right now. We know some jobs he could pretty easily get if they're available, but they aren't what he wants to do. I told him that he needs to take some time to see if he can upgrade his career, rather than staying on the same path. What better way to cope with being laid off with no warning?
It's a bit hard getting the kids to understand. They're a bit stressed since they know there's something really odd about Daddy being home so much more. They aren't really old enough to get the money aspects, although Ariel has gotten a few hints. But money is still pretty abstract to her.
Feature Article
Working at Home in a Tough Economy
Money is tight right now for my family, as for many others. My husband has been laid off from his job, making my home business our main income. It's not the best of situations. And this is better than many stay at home parents are dealing with as more people get laid off.
Come and read the rest at http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2008/012908.php
See you next week!
Stephanie
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Brain Exercises
The Editor's Desk - From Beneath the Clutter
Lately I've been working on being more productive. LIfe's been pretty crazy lately, mostly in good ways, such as my daughter getting a lot of playtime with friends. But all that does make it harder for me to get things done, and so I put a little extra emphasis over the past few days on getting things done.
It feels good to get on a good schedule. Much less frustrating than wishing I had gotten other things done.
Feature Article
6 Brain Exercises For Children
As children are growing up they are developing thinking, as well as behavioral, patterns. Using these 6 brain exercises for children is one way to help them develop these skills for better functioning and mental abilities for life.
Come read the rest at http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2008/012208.php
See you next week!
Stephanie
Lately I've been working on being more productive. LIfe's been pretty crazy lately, mostly in good ways, such as my daughter getting a lot of playtime with friends. But all that does make it harder for me to get things done, and so I put a little extra emphasis over the past few days on getting things done.
It feels good to get on a good schedule. Much less frustrating than wishing I had gotten other things done.
Feature Article
6 Brain Exercises For Children
As children are growing up they are developing thinking, as well as behavioral, patterns. Using these 6 brain exercises for children is one way to help them develop these skills for better functioning and mental abilities for life.
Come read the rest at http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2008/012208.php
See you next week!
Stephanie
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
How Do You Value Being a Stay at Home Mom?
The Editor's Desk - From Beneath the Clutter
It feels good to be back after the holidays. I'm still trying to get back into my usual routines since things aren't fully settled down around here, but we're getting there. Especially now that school has started back up.
Feature Article
How Much Do You Value Being a Stay at Home Mom?
There have been a variety of reports through the years on how much a stay at home mom's work is worth. I don't pay too much attention to those because, frankly, moms who work outside the home do much of the same work. How much of it they do may vary, especially if the kids are in daycare. But any good parent works very hard for their family.
Come to read the rest at http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2008/010808.php
Happy new year and see you all next week!
Stephanie
It feels good to be back after the holidays. I'm still trying to get back into my usual routines since things aren't fully settled down around here, but we're getting there. Especially now that school has started back up.
Feature Article
How Much Do You Value Being a Stay at Home Mom?
There have been a variety of reports through the years on how much a stay at home mom's work is worth. I don't pay too much attention to those because, frankly, moms who work outside the home do much of the same work. How much of it they do may vary, especially if the kids are in daycare. But any good parent works very hard for their family.
Come to read the rest at http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2008/010808.php
Happy new year and see you all next week!
Stephanie
