Archive for the ‘The Blog’ Category

When Gluing Your Fingers Together Isn’t a Good Idea

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

Although this post has nothing to do with work, I know my fellow work at home moms will nod along with a knowing, “been there, done that” nod.  At least I hope so, and that I’m not the only one! Friday night my 12 year old son Alex and his close ...

Your Home Business when Disaster Strikes

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

South Florida in August is a peculiar time for small business owners and for us work at home moms. There’s a little shadow following us from June through November called hurricane season. Not that it’s a blast for anyone living in a bulls eye zone, but when you have a home ...

Daily Work Interuptions and Poop

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

As I was nearing the end of an exhausting workday in my home office I realized that I’ve let the house “go” over the summer, thanks to a kicked up work schedule and a parade of children through my house.  I made a mental note that house cleaning was next, ...

Keeping Your Work Computer Safe from the Kids

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

How safe is your work computer…from your kids?  A constant struggle we work at home moms face is keeping everyone else off your work computer to avoid the pitfalls of unnecessary pop ups and dreaded viruses. Learn from my story.  I allowed my children to play online games on my computer ...

Mom, the Internet is Not a Slot Machine

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

It is with great sorrow that I must dash the mistaken beliefs of perhaps thousands of moms around the globe when I say that the internet is not the great slot machine in the sky that some would have you believe. I know that many treat it that way and a ...

Welcome to the new WAHM.com!

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

WAHM has undergone a drastic makeover! We wanted to give WAHM a new image to make the site more modern, sleek, and easier to use. We're still working out the kinks, but we're excited to provide you with a new and improved WAHM.com experience. Look forward to easier, more efficient navigation, ...

Do You Work Well In The Heat?

Friday, June 26th, 2009

Well, it's summer and the temperatures are high.  After sweltering in my apartment for a couple of days I couldn't run fast enough to buy a new room air conditioner.  I just don't work well in the heat. Eighteen  years ago I was doing Home Interiors. I remember the first time ...

What to Say When You Switch Direct Sales Companies

Monday, June 8th, 2009

One issue facing women who change direct sales companies is what to tell family, friends or previous customers about why they are switching companies.  One of our members, Chefshe, recently asked the question: "I was just wondering if any of you have switched companies more than once, how do you approach ...

WAHM.com Weekly Blog Roundup — Take Time for Yourself

Friday, June 5th, 2009

When working from home, it's common for moms to be unable to separate themselves from their business and shut the office door at the end of the day.  When you work at a 9-to-5 job outside of the home, you leave the building at 5:00 and the workday is done.  ...

School’s Out — Now What? Working at Home with Kids

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

Summer is finally here and the kids are out of school.  While we all love having our kids at home and getting the chance to spend more time with them, this can totally wreck any work-at-home mom's schedule if you don't have a plan for the younger kids.  Here are ...



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