Tips for WAHMS

Last time we discussed some of the signs that mommy is the one that needs the time out. Well, in reality, moms don't always have a lot of time, but you can still get a time out and fit in some YOU time, even if you only have a few minutes. Here are some great 10 minute time outs that you can easily fit into your day. Pick a few that you like and then start using them. You'll be amazed at how much better you feel.

Time Out #1 - Write in a Journal - Even if you only take 10 minutes to do this, it's a healthy way to spend a bit of time. Sometimes just writing out your feelings has a wonderful healing quality.

Time Out #2 - Spend Some Time Reading - You don't have to have an hour to escape to another land - the land of reading. Whether it's a book or a favorite magazine, just 10 minutes of reading can give you the recharge that you need.

Time Out #3 - Meditate or Pray - Both are great for clearing the mind. Letting go of worries and difficulties and giving them to a "Higher Power" can make all the difference. Of course this doesn't mean that you should only spend 10 minutes a day praying, but it is a great way to take some time out to recharge as a busy mommy. Don't forget - Prayer is Powerful!

Time Out #4 - Spend 10 Extra Minutes in the Shower or Bath - Usually as moms we tend to rush through a shower because we have so much to do. Well, add 10 minutes to your shower time. Take the time to actually pamper yourself in the shower a bit. You'll get out feeling more refreshed when you don't hurry your way through the shower.

Time Out #5 - Connect with Friends - With so many ways to connect with people today, spend 10 minutes reconnecting with an old friend. Maybe give a friend a call, spend some time IM'ing a friend, or get on your Facebook (my personal favorite) and catch up with friends. There's something about talking to old friends that just really has a way of making your day better.

Sign #1 - You've heard the words "MOM" yelled so much you want to change your name.

Sign #2 - The bathroom is no longer sacred.

Sign #3 - You no longer remember what the word "relax" means.

Sign #4 - You feel more like a taxi driver than a mom.

Sign #5 - Your blood has turned to coffee.

Sign #6 - Ground beef is on sale and you do a dance in the grocery store.

Sign #7 - You pour orange juice in the cereal and put milk in the microwave.

Sign #8 - You look through your purse for a pen and only come up with a bright red crayon.

Sign #9 - You sing Barney tunes in the shower.

Hi there all your work at home moms.

It's been awhile since I last posted, due to unexpected medical difficulties. However, I'm back and getting in the groove of things again.

Keep tuned for more exciting articles, tips to help you out, and great information that is geared specifically to work at home moms.

From my house to yours...have a great night and you'll be hearing from me soon!

9-11...Today we stop...we remember....we say "NEVER AGAIN!!!!"

When you are a work at home mom, things can get kinda hectic. So, it's important that you learn how to survive. Here are some tips from one work at home mom to another that will help you to preserve your sanity.

Tip #1 - Learn Quick Cooking - Learn how to come up with quick meals for your family. This could include looking for quick recipes or even making extras a few nights a month so you have some meals frozen to pop out when you get particularly overwhelmed with work.

Tip #2 - Try to Help Other People - Work on helping others. When you do so, it makes you feel better and also reminds you that your problems and challenges aren't all that bad.

Tip #3 - Keep Yourself Healthy - It can be easy to forget about staying healthy when you work at home. So, take some time out to go for a walk, go to the gym, or play outside with your kids to burn off some calories and improve your health.

Tip #4 - Stay Organized - If you stay organized, you'll save a huge amount of time. Clear your desk, organize your email, and come up with innovative ways that you can stay organized and save more time. Remember, time is money.

Tip #5 - Use Great Time Management - Time management is imperative. Make sure that you prioritize your time to get important tasks done. Remember, you want to spend as much time as you can with your family, so manage your time accordingly.

Tip #6 - Take Time for the Family - Take time for your family - your kids and your husband. Take time for games, meals together, and special time for you and your husband.

Tip #7 - Laugh Every Single Day - Laughing is so important and it will help you keep your sanity as a work at home mom. Look at cartoons, read something funny, or just find something to stimulate that laughter. It is healthy for you and you'll feel better for the rest of the day.

Are you interested in this years election? As a work at home mom, you should be. Believe it or not, work at home moms are an important group of voters and your vote could make the difference. It's important that you take the time to learn more about the election, the candidates, and where they stand on all the issues.

So, for all you work at home moms, I've started a new blog that I'm truly passionate about - one of the left behind conservative women out there that are interested in learning more about politics. I'll give you the political information from the conservative standpoint of a work at home mom, highlighting issues that are important to women.

If you're ready to learn and get your political information, then take time and visit my new blog:

American Politics for the Conservative Woman

If you're a work at home part, particularly in the freelance writing business, finding more gigs is always a concern. Well, I'm going to share with you one of the bests tips for wahms that freelance.

I have found a great site that you may not be aware of that actually does the job searching for you, and every day of the work week, brings you numerous job opportunities that you can apply for. For work at home moms that don't have a lot of extra time, this is a life saver.

Wondering where it is....

Here's the link: Freelance Writing Gigs

Not only will you find great jobs, but tips and articles that will enrich you as a writer as well. Since this has been one of the sites that was key in helping me develop my freelance writing career, I wanted to share it with you all. Who knows, it could help you too.

Confession #1 - I hate getting up early, I just pretend to like it.

Confession #2 - It's not as easy as it looks.

Confession #3 - Sometimes I just want to take the day off and go to the beach.

Confession #4 - I occasionally forget there is a real world out there.

Confession #5 - I don't really like washing dishes.

Confession #6 - I should have invested in the earplugs.

Confession #7 - Yes, I procrastinate from time to time. (Usually it's to do laundry or go grocery shopping)

Confession #8 - Sometimes I work all day and never get any work done.

Confession #9 - I've decided cleaning is exercise.

Confession #10 - I feel guilty when I tell people no.

Confession #11 - Occasionally I lose my cool.

Confession #12 - I love school....I mean the kids going to school.

Interested in becoming a work at home mom or perhaps you already are one and you sometimes find yourself wondering how to make it all work? Well, having your own home business can definitely take up a lot of time and have your life going 100mph or faster, but it definitely can be done. No doubt you want to be a successful work at home mom, and while it can seem impossible to take care of kids, run a home, and have your own home business, it can be done. Here are some of the top secret tips that can help you become successful with your own work at home business without losing your mind.

Secret #1 - Create a Schedule...But Don't Always Follow It - Organization is going to be important if you are going to work at home, so you will want to create a schedule, whether it is on paper or in your head. However, it's important to remember that you don't always have to follow the schedule. Just because you plan to work for certain hours on your schedule doesn't mean you'll actually get to do so without interruptions, especially if you have kids at home. Sometimes your life seems to have a life of its' own, so if you don't always follow that schedule exactly, don't stress over it.

Secret #2 - Make Menus - While it may sound simple, another top secret tip for being successful as a work at home mom is to make sure you plan out menus. You'll spend far more time figuring out what to have for dinner and then cooking it if you don't already have a menu planned out. Of course if you want to know more about making a menu, grocery shopping, and saving money, you should read my previous post, "Take 30 Minutes and Save $100."

Secret #3 - Learn How to Say NO! - In order to be successful, one of the most important words you need to learn is "NO!" Many people are going to want to take advantage of your time. Your brother may want you to babysit, or the school may ask you to bake 6 dozen cupcakes for a bake sale, or perhaps your mom wants you to go get her dry cleaning, since you're at home. Well, remember, you're working, and time is money. You need to make sure that you meet your deadlines and get your top priorities taken care of. It's important that you become excellent at saying NO to the people who want to distract you from your work and you need to do it without guilt.

Secret #4 - Don't Be Afraid to Ask for Help - Asking for help is important as well when you're a work at home mom running a home business. After all, you're not Superwoman, even if you'd like to be. Your family is there to support and help you and remember to assign tasks to everyone. The children are capable of taking care of chores and you may even want to ask your husband to help as well. When everyone works together, the work will get done and just asking for a bit of help can provide you with great rewards.

Secret #5 - Take Care of Yourself - Taking care of yourself is imperative if you want to be a successful work at home mom. You take care of the kids, the house, the laundry, your work, and more all day long, but it's important to take some time to take care of yourself as well. If you are not at your best, things can get pretty dicey. So, take the time to enjoy a few chapters of a book, a good movie, taking a walk, a nice warm bubble bath, or just a trip out for some time alone.

Secret #6 - Establish Goals - The last top secret tip that will help you become successful with your home business is to make sure that you establish goals. Visualize the goals you want to meet. Where do you want to be in 6 months or a year? Do you have goals to make more money? If so, don't just have the goal to make more money, but figure out how you want to spend it and how having that money will change your life. When you have goals and you visualize how your life can change when you meet those goals, you'll be far more motivated to achieve them.

So, if you're looking for success as a work at home mom, these six top secret tips can help. Remember, being a work at home mom is a powerful thing and you're probably the envy of all the moms on the block. You have a great career that is stimulating mentally and you have time with your family as well. So, yes, it really does appear that you are "Super Mom."