Trips to Get You Out of the Mommy Funk

by admin ~ January 15th, 2012

If your days have become consumed with peanut butter sandwiches and carpool issues you’ve got to take some time out. If you think you can manage, set your Home security system, put your mind at ease and take a Mom’s Retreat with one of your girlfriends or even alone to one of the following relaxing locations
Sedona, AZ – Arizona has some really great restorative spas and Sedona is a healing place all on its own. Spend your week hiking, eating right and Continue reading »

New Social Media Techniques to Stay in Touch

by admin ~ October 16th, 2011

What kind of social media is right for you? There are many different social networks online to choose from. The question is which one to choose. The best way to choose the right one for you is to talk to people you know, and find out which one they are using; and then go online and check out that network to see if it is what you want to use to keep you connected to your friends or family. Social networks can help you connect to people from your past as well as find new Continue reading »

Easy Dinners for Moms on the Go

by admin ~ October 13th, 2011

For busy moms, preparing dinner can be quite the challenge. It only takes a little bit of planning for busy moms to plan easy and nutritious meals. Meal planning allows busy moms to provide nutritious and delicious meals without having to sacrifice precious time. One way to plan your meals is to prepare and freeze meals ahead of time. Simple ingredients such as chicken, rice, and a vegetable can make a delicious casserole. Cooking a Continue reading »

Cook-and-Leave Recipes for Moms on the Go

by admin ~ October 10th, 2011

Although buying fast food is a cheap fix, making dinner for the family is a better option. Plus making the food means knowing what went in it and it is far cheaper and healthier than hitting the drive-through.
The first thing to do is to plan ahead. Pick some meals that are fairly easy to make such as casseroles, soups, chili, even tacos and pick a day to serve them.
A slow cooker is the best option when preparing meals to Continue reading »

Teaching Kids to Give Mom Some Time

by admin ~ July 15th, 2011

Stay at home moms sacrifice a lot do do what they love. Obviously, they love staying with their kids, or they would not be doing it. There are days that every mother wonders whether she is doing the right thing. Perhaps the kid’s games are wearing on her last nerve. Where is that nerve anyway. What some moms need is a good tickle of the funny bone. How can a mom plan time to simply watch a funny movie, when her kids are constantly needing her attention? The answer lies Continue reading »

Staying in Touch While Staying at Home

by admin ~ July 12th, 2011

Deciding to stay at home does not mean a mother has to give up all social outlets. Most health experts would advise against isolating oneself. Regardless of the resolve, often, stay at home moms lose contact with their outside social network. Their home, though loud and busy, often feels like a cave, or a deserted island. Real civilization is somewhere outside. With today’s technology, busy moms can still remain in touch with friends and family. Many people have caught on to the online social network craze. They are not just for college kids Continue reading »

Blogs as an Outlet for Stay-at-Home Moms

by admin ~ July 9th, 2011

When you are a stay-at-home mom, you may feel disconnected from other people. Most of your day revolves around caring for your children, so you may wish for some adult contact with people who understand what you are going through. By reading mom blogs, and even writing your own, you can use it as an outlet for any issues and frustrations you may have as a mom.

There are literally hundreds of mom blogs out there on the internet. Some are better than others, but you can find them by doing a quick search on the internet. You can find Continue reading »

Using Social Media to Brighten Your Day

by admin ~ July 8th, 2011

The social media is an excellent way to brighten up the day for stay at home moms. Just because a mother spends a lot of time home with the kids or working from home does not mean she has to go without a social life. There are many websites where she can meet other parents, share interests, get helpful advice, or just say hello to other adults.

A search engine search is a good way for a mom to expand her social scene. She Continue reading »