I’m back from a three week sabbatical with my kids and although we had a great time, I’m thrilled to be at work again. Occasionally, all of my juggling becomes overwhelming and I wonder if I gave the whole stay-at-home mom thing a fair shake. Fortunately, a little time away from the office clears up any doubt I’m experiencing. It takes about ten days for me to start getting bored and another three or four days to become restless. By the end of the second week, I’m going completely crazy.
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I need to work. I need to be more than a wife and a mother. At this point, it’s not about whether or not I should work, it’s about making my life as a working mom easier. This way, I can experience the joys of being a mother and the satisfaction of professional achievement.
There are more products and services available to help working moms than we can ever imagine. To make it easier for moms to find these businesses, and thereby make their lives easier, I created the Working Mother Network. I’ve highlighted a few of the members below. Do you know about a great resource for working moms? Add it to our list!
If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to simplify your life, reach out to the businesses below. A little help goes a long way!
Resources for Working Moms
for organization:
The Clutter Diet
People usually want to get organized for the New Year. In this economy, our online coaching program is the perfect solution for people who want expert advice on a budget. We answer every question from our members in our message boards, where they can upload photos to show us their space and get advice. We provide hours of multimedia tutorials and audio content for them to reference on their organizing journey. www.clutterdiet.com
for peace of mind:
www.Forms4Parents.com
Forms4Parents.com is a website that allows parents to customize forms to their unique family situation and provide travel consents, temporary custodial authority and medical authorizations, with important medical information about your child along with emergency contacts and insurance information. The forms are prepared online and downloaded in a matter of minutes. You can even upload a picture of your child or their travel or guardian onto each form! From now until March 31, 2009 Forms4Parents.com is offering 25% off your total purchase.
for time management:
My Life On Time
My Life On Time is a creator of custom personal organization products and accessories for busy and fashion-conscious women. With many options to choose from, My Life On Time can create a custom solution to suit your busy life.
for mom entrepreneurs:
www.TheMomEntrepreneur.com
We offer a list of grants, contests, awards and PR opportunities for mom entrepreneurs. In addition, we offer tips, advice and resources on balancing motherhood and running a company at our blog www.themomentrepreneur.blogspot.com.
for health & wellness:
www.WellnessHealthCoaching.com
Amy Lippmann is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor and offers coaching for whole body wellness. Learn more at www.wellnesshealthcoaching.com.
