Sugarland Stay Home Mom

Have you tried working at the kid's school? I find that it keeps me very busy. I make copies, cut things out, grade papers, and do just about anything that they need. It is a great way to stay really busy and to stay involved with the kid's activities. I may do that two or three days a week, and then that gives me the other days to get done the other things for the house and family.

WOW this is a working woman's dream, not to work.....go to a nursing home, library, MD Andersen, Texas Children's, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land and volunteer....that is what I would do, if I did not have to work. Your children need you at home when they get home, I know I was not able to stay home with mine....and know they would be different if I had of been there for them. If it is just friends or communicaton with other adults you need, there are plenty of ways to do that..go to a gym, Curves..go to your children's school, and volunteer, they are always looking for people to cut out things or color things or staple papers....start a stay at home mom network/club in your neighborhood...I am sure there are many other women feeling the same as you are, you are on a network now....I live in Stafford down the street from you so I know there are plenty of things to do in the area.

I am a mother of three girls...8, 6 & 2 1/2. I myself just struggled with the same exact situation. I had been home for the last 2yrs. For the last year of that time, my youngest had been in a mother's day out program Tues-Fri. I definitely started to lose myself. I went from being a workaholic to doing absolutely nothing everyday when my girls were at school. I really did not want to go back to work even part-time because I would lose the freedom of being able to get up and do whatever. I finally decided sanity was more important and started looking. I went to a staffing company to have them find something for me. I wanted a mindless job from 9-3 Tues-Fri when the kids were in school. I decided if the job paid well enough, I would even consider finding a sitter for my youngest on Mondays that her program was closed. I stuck to my guns on what I wanted and was able to find an awesome job. My boss was fine with me coming in only Tues-Fri from 9-2:30. He is very understanding as he is a single dad with 3 kids here from the UK. I do accounting for the company and he says that if the kids are sick, off school, etc. not to worry that I can work from home. I have been there 4 weeks and love it. As much as I did not want to go back to work, it was a very good thing for me (sanity and finding my old self). As you said a happy mom means a happy home (and you can't beat the extra spending money!).

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If you're involved in a church, you could join a Ladies' Bible Study (even if you're not, you are welcome to join ours....we meet on Thursday mornings just South of Sienna Plantation). Also, there are so many opportunities in the area to volunteer if you don't necessarily have to have an income. I have done lots of volunteer work and it is so rewarding! I actually really look forward to the time when my kids get into school so that I will have more time for it. I can give you some more concrete ideas of places in the area that could use the help. Just send me a private message and I will share some ideas with you.

M.

I know how you feel I have 4 girls all under 12 and I found my dream life. I would love to talk to you about being a work at home mom and have a rewarding career and unlimited income. This may or may not be for you but I would love the opportunity to sit down and talk with you. Please call me ###-###-#### or email me at ____@____.com

Hugs.

C.

Hi M.
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Last night, on my way home from work, I heard this news story on NPR and it really touched me. I don't know if you sew or not, or would be interested in sewing and/or volunteering your time, but this organization really made an impact on me. Mostly women who sew clothing for injured service members from all branches of the military and national guard to serve their unique needs. It's truly just amazing.

Just thought I'd share...
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You may want to check out http://www.tentiltwo.com/. It is a website for 'Permanent part time jobs for parents. Flexible work hours. Part-time jobs, work hours that are flexible.'

My other suggestion is to apply at one of the kids school and if you don't 'need' the extra money, you could always volunteer at the school. They are always in need of volunteers for something. This way your time would be filled.

I work and volunteer at my kids' school and I love it. I know everything that goes on in the school-it's a great feeling to be so involved. Half the time the kids don't even know I'm there. Another option would be subbing.

HTH!
Good luck!

Volunteer
Scrapbook
Write a Book
Garden
Exercise
Bake
Explore new recipes
Watch a friends babies so she can have a rest
Have coffee with a friend
Research activities to do with the kids in the summer and on weekends.

Ohh- this is a list I am savinf for when my kids go to school!

Me and several of my friends are also in that situation. One of my friends works as a sub at her kids' school. It pays decently, but it's not guaranteed all the time. They basically call you when they need you (although she gets called two-four times a week usually). You can also offer your subsituting services to other schools in your area, or close to your kids' schools.

I teach private music lessons, but I also make commission from my Ignite business (energy in a deregulated TX market), which I work during the day. It's pretty simple, you can check it out at my website, www.jennifersiler.ignitinc.biz.

I hope this information helps you!

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