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

Countdown to Christmas
Somehow I don’t anticipate spending much time online this week. It’s Christmastime and time to relax with the family. Are you taking a break too? I got a lot done yesterday, but there’s still more to be done. No doubt most important to my kids on that list is making Christmas cookies. They like to make chocolate [...]

Are You Planning for the New Year Yet?
It’s not that long until all the holiday craziness will be behind us. As you finish up your holiday shopping, it’s time to turn your attention to next year and start planning, especially if you have a home business. What Are Your Goals for Next Year? Looking at the current economy, next year will be off to [...]

Quick Breaks for Stay at Mom
Life’s been crazy here lately. That happens in most families, but since I’m pregnant I’m really feeling it. This got me thinking about ways to take just a quick break from the stresses parenting sometimes causes. The goal here is to think of things that can be done at home, although breaks can be taken more [...]

Just Give Them a Minute
You’re trying to get some work done. The kids just won’t give you any peace. It doesn’t matter if you’re trying to get dishes done, laundry, send an email or something else. They want you. Now! Days like that can drive a parent crazy. You have a lot to do, and the kids just aren’t cooperating. [...]

Can Being a Stay at Home Mom Cost You Money?
For most people, the answer to this question is “YES! Obviously!” Having one parent stay at home can be quite the sacrifice for the entire family. Despite the popular myth, many stay at home moms do not have husbands whose jobs pay extremely well. Many live on an extremely tight budget. And while sometimes staying at [...]

Can Being a Stay at Home Mom Save You Money?
A complaint I hear very often from working friends with kids is that they can’t afford to have one parent stay at home. They need both incomes in order to meet the car payment, mortgage, food bills, daycare and so forth. And some of them are right. Others just need to rethink things. Daycare, for example, [...]

What Financial Traps Await the Unwary Stay at Home Mother?
Most stay at home moms quickly find that they wouldn’t trade what they’re doing for the world. It can be very satisfying raising your family on your own rather than paying for daycare. But it’s not all fun, even when you really enjoy being with your kids all day. And worst of all can be the [...]

Making Sense of Grocery Shopping
One of the big things I’ve had to be careful about with our limited income right now is grocery shopping. It’s one of those expenses I have some control over. Grocery stores can be tricky, though. They’re full of temptations for the hungry shopper. 1. Bakery and deli smells. Stores in my area have the bakery and deli [...]

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