http://www.sheknows.com/ Mon, 18 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/985619/professional-services-for-your-stay-at-home-business If you work from home, you probably think you can do it all yourself. But there are some professional services you should consider outsourcing. We'll tell you how and when to hire CPAs, lawyers, graphic designers and more. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/985619/professional-services-for-your-stay-at-home-business Living Career and Time Management Heather Barnett Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/981331/from-sahm-to-working-mom If you’ve been a stay-at-home mom for any length of time beyond a traditional maternity leave, it can be a huge transition for everyone in the family when you become employed again outside the home. We have tips and advice from parents who have been there and done that. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/981331/from-sahm-to-working-mom Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Monica Beyer Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/975335/stay-at-home-mom-turned-cake-baker Liz Wilson, mom of two daughters, has turned her love of baking into some of the most amazing, unique cakes you will ever lay eyes on — or taste. Liz’s “mom” hobby has become much more than it started out to be, thanks to her creative eye and natural talents. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/975335/stay-at-home-mom-turned-cake-baker Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Monica Beyer Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:01:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/968247/deciding-to-be-a-stay-at-home-mom Making the decision to stay at home with your baby or child is huge. How will your finances deal with the loss of your income? How will you stay sane? Read on for ideas on how to make it work. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/968247/deciding-to-be-a-stay-at-home-mom Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Monica Beyer Tue, 22 May 2012 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/959685/working-mom-30-managing-the-summer-home-office Unlike moms with obligations at the office, stay-at-home working moms have the freedom to enjoy summer pool days, library outings, and bike rides with the family -- every day. Of course, there is that little issue of getting work done from home in the midst of all that summer chaos. In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen explores how to plan for summer as a stay-at-home working mom. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/959685/working-mom-30-managing-the-summer-home-office Living Career and Time Management Time Management Stephanie Taylor Christensen Tue, 08 May 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/958193/the-many-faces-of-a-working-mom What kind of mom works the hardest? Who cares?! In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, Stephanie Taylor Christensen recounts her many phases of working motherhood, and why all moms should be supportive of the very tough job we've all chosen. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/958193/the-many-faces-of-a-working-mom Living Career and Time Management Stephanie Taylor Christensen Mon, 12 Sep 2011 05:27:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/816689/Scaling-the-busy-back Under the category of, "Be careful what you wish for," many a mom has wished for "not so busy" in their family's life - only to get it then wonder what to do with themselves. Whether it is transitioning from working mom to stay at home mom, or from having young kids at home to kids in school, it is a big change in your schedule. Like all transitions, busy to not-so-busy is a processes. Respect and consideration for such a transition can have a big effect on how you feel about it. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/816689/Scaling-the-busy-back Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Jen Klein Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:18:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/837473/7-hobbies-you-can-do-while-kids-are-in-school Now that the kids are heading back to school, as a stay at home mom, you can indulge in a little you time and enjoy a hobby you love! From hobbies that don't take a lot of time to activities and crafts that you can make for your kiddos, check out these seven hobbies that can work with your kids' back to school schedule. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/837473/7-hobbies-you-can-do-while-kids-are-in-school Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Michelle Maffei Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:01:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/834961/interview-tips-for-the-stay-at-home-mom You’re used to answering unexpected questions, like “Why can’t I eat sand?” and staying cool in the hot seat when your five-year-old wants to know where babies come from -- so your first professional interview after a career break shouldn’t be that hard, right? Maybe not. But you need to be prepared. Keep reading for interview tips for the stay-at-home mom. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/834961/interview-tips-for-the-stay-at-home-mom Living Career and Time Management Career Advice Laura Willard Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/834877/resume-tips-for-the-stay-at-home-mom Planning to re-enter the workforce after staying home with your kids? The first step is to update your resume.While being a professional diaper-changer and carpool queen has made all the difference in your family's lives, potential employers are unmoved by some of the hugely important contributions you've made in the home. If you need to update your resume to go from stay-at-home mom to working girl but don’t know where to start, check out our tips. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/834877/resume-tips-for-the-stay-at-home-mom Living Career and Time Management Career Advice Laura Willard Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:24:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819510/Stay-at-home-mom-vs-work-at-home-mom-vs-work-outside-the-home-mom “What do you do?” Four little words, one simple question…and highly emotionally charged. Whether you’re a stay at home mom forgoing an income , a work at home mom or you have a career outside your home, chances are, you’ve either felt compelled to defend your position, someone has directly questioned it or you’ve passed judgment on another mom. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819510/Stay-at-home-mom-vs-work-at-home-mom-vs-work-outside-the-home-mom Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Laura Willard Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:27:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/808050/financial-tips-for-stay-at-home-moms If you're a stay-at-home mom, anxious about your financial future and fearful that your spouse's once hefty paycheck may at some point significantly decrease, check out these sound financial tips to help you keep your family's finances on track in spite of the rocky economy. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/808050/financial-tips-for-stay-at-home-moms Parenting Super Moms Guide Super Moms Guide: Money & Career Melissa Chapman