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Kid Confidence Helps Moms Too!
October 29, 2008 By
This article was written by Guest Blogger Vicki Jardine of Permission To Shine.
Hey there to all the busy moms reading this. Have you ever felt like you are a pretty good mom and 
that things are going along ok until you read an article on how to be a better parent only to then feel like a worse parent?
I have. And I look at that and think why I am like that? Why don’t I take the intended messages and apply them to becoming a better mom? Why do I get the message about what I am not doing well and instantly feel discouraged?
I think it’s because I wanted very badly to be a ‘great parent’ and I was already flat out. If I added too much more to my ‘plate’, I wouldn’t be able to keep it up and I may fail more.
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Moms Get “Homeschooled” Too!
October 29, 2008 By
This post was written by Tracy Zdelar Hall of Fame Affiliates.
I have to say, I don’t know that I EVER thought of it in those terms, but…I’m being “homeschooled”! Now, I’m
not a homeschooling mom and my kids are just 4 and 2 years old – and I don’t plan on homeschooling them either.
I’ve wanted to be able to stay home with my kids ever since, well…at least my first pregnancy. I wasn’t sure how we’d pull it off but the Lord has provided a way. I tried a number of things to earn extra money from home…doing childcare for others, selling Pampered Chef (nausea during pregnancy put a damper on that one), selling at a local flea market to selling on Ebay. But this year has been my BIG homeschooling year.
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10 Ways to Rejuvenate in 10 Minutes a Day
October 27, 2008 By
This article was written by Guest Blogger Katy Lee of Adventures In Parenting.
It’s common knowledge that a mom’s job is 24/7.
But if you’re a WAHM, you’re on not just 24/7; it’s more like 48/14!
When the kids are settled, there is business to handle. Once business is taken care of for the day, the kids are back in action. In this global tech-based economy, our business is often 24/7, as much as our family demands are 24/7.
While working at home with the benefit of being with our children is undoubtedly having the best of both worlds, the joy can be robbed if we are overworked. That just defeats the whole reason for staying at home, doesn’t it?
Sure, a vacation in Hawaii would be nice! Well, a little more than nice. But I’ve found that one big vacation a year doesn’t take the stress out of the other 50 weeks.
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Money Saving Tips on Car Repairs
October 27, 2008 By
This article was written by Guest blogger Jody DeVere of Ask Patty.
Everyone is tightening their financial belts these days and taking proper care of your car can save 
thousands of dollars per year. Here are some tips to help you save money:
A properly maintained vehicle requires fewer repairs and gets better fuel efficiency. Repairing problems quickly limits further damage that can increase repair costs.
1. Perform scheduled maintenance on your vehicle to avoid expensive damage. Use your owner’s manual to know what needs to be done.
2. While driving, listen for new sounds or changes in handling. Have them checked immediately to avoid bigger problems. [Read more...]
