º	Making the Tough Budget Cuts When One Parent Stays at Home When times get tight the guilt starts. Many at-home parents start wondering if it's time to head back to work. In many cases there is a better option. It's time to start reviewing spending habits and see where money can be saved. Making the cuts to balance your home budget is rarely easy or pleasant, but it allows you to do things you couldn't do otherwise - such as be there for all your children's milestones. The sacrifice may be great, but the rewards will be greater.
	º	The Power of NO! You love being a Stay at Home Mom (SAHM), but lately your phone has been ringing off the hook because you're home during the day and people think you're available to help out in a pinch - and there's always a pinch. Remember, it's your right to choose how you spend your time and your right to not feel guilty about saying no when you want to. Remember "no" is one small two letter word that has the power to bring balance, relieve stress, provide peace and create joy.
	º	5 Minute Meditations Between spending quality time with our children and running our households, there is often not much time left over to concentrate on looking after ourselves. It is easy to forget that even five minutes of closing our eyes and clearing our minds of minute-to-minute clutter can go a long way towards recharging our mommy-batteries. With this in mind, here are ten 5-Minute Meditations; short, simple tools for keeping centered as we go through the day.

	º	How do you beat SAHM boredom? I've been a SAHM/WAHM for most of my kids' lives and I LOVE it. But let's face it, there are times when you're ready to put out your hair and have an adventure that's more than figuring out how to change baby's explosive diaper without wearing it. Share your tips with us!
	º	How do you fit exercise into your day? Do you have a scheduled fitness routine? Do you wing it? Do you exercise with your little ones? Where? When? How?
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	º	SAHM FAQ ~ check out our Frequently Asked Questions about being/becoming a stay at home mom.
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