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Home » Tips and Inspiration for Busy Moms » Page 18

9 ways the first week of being a SAHM surprised me

December 30, 2013 by Herchel Scruggs 16 Comments

I've been a stay at home mom for a full week now.  So far so good.  No crazy mama moments.  After spending the last 18 years or so working outside of the home, the transition has proven a little surprising. Everyone's got jokes. Currently my unemployed status has been the butt of many a joke among the adults in the family.  I don’t mind.  It’s all in good fun.  I … [Read more...]

Just call me “a soon to be stay at home mom”

December 9, 2013 by Herchel Scruggs 13 Comments

photo source Monday was a big day.  After a sleepless night, I woke up, went to work, and put in my resignation.  I have been considering this decision for a very long time--at least a year.   I've spent most of my adult life working for the same company with people I consider my second family. But my real family comes first.  The daughter that needs help moving around … [Read more...]

20 Minute Workouts for Busy Moms

December 7, 2013 by Herchel Scruggs 3 Comments

  I've got less than two weeks to tone things up and I thought I would share how I am doing it.  Why am I doing this?  Well, for one, I am still mortified over splitting my favorite pair of "fat" jeans yesterday.   It was my go to pair for those days when I am bloated and PMS-ing.  (Please note--sadly, yesterday wasn't one of those hormonally bloated days.  I have just … [Read more...]

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