I recently bought an annual pass to our local zoo. It has a carousel, three playgrounds, and a splash park. The annual pass was a no-brainer. The entire year for a little over double the cost for my family to go one day. It paid itself off in two weeks. We went four times. It was during that first trip this spring that I looked around and realized it. I am almost … [Read more...]
3 tips to be more productive when Mom is stressed out!
Last week I started a third online class. First, I am a firm believer that online classes, though "convenient" for stay at home moms are more work and more time consuming. I chose to take all online courses this semester because Pea's JA has been more active so classes that require physical attendance are not a good choice for me right now. This is my first semester going … [Read more...]
Volunteering at the Elementary School–Why the jitters???
I "volunteered" at the elementary school yesterday. And volunteer is in quotes because is it really volunteering if the school requires so many "volunteer" hours from the parents and then send you threatening official letters about how your children will not be welcomed back next school year if you don't hit the required hours? Oh, it is? Then yesterday I volunteered at my … [Read more...]
So you’re going back to work? 5 Interview Tips for the SAHM
As happy as I am with my SAHM life, it was never meant to be a permanent arrangement. I am staying home while I go to school. Eventually, I will be returning to the workforce. Sad face. However, I have some interview tips for the SAHM going back to work. For most of the past ten years, I was a front line manager for an entry level call center department. I interviewed … [Read more...]
My dirty little daycare secret
Both my kids are still registered in daycare. Yes, even though I am staying home with them now I can always bring them in for a daily rate. It's call "drop in" status and hangs there like a trapeze net to catch me if I fall. Not that I think I will fall or anything... Of course I could always drop them off at one of my "non-working" cousins' homes. But for not working … [Read more...]