Tag: stay at home mom

This summer marks five years since I decided to leave full-time work. As I contemplated stepping away from the workforce, I was scared and...

When my husband and I made the jump for me to stay home with our two kids full-time, with him as the sole income...

I'm a SAHM, but I set my own working hours. Let me explain before you say that's impossible and stop reading. I reached a place...

Two months ago, I had my last day at work. As a hospital nurse for seven years, the hospital was my second home. It...

Working mom, stay-at-home mom, or somewhere in between? In my seven years of parenting, I’ve done it all. For five years as a working...

I've always wanted to be a teacher. I may not have always realized it, but I instantly felt at home when I finally stepped back...

I remember a few years ago when my oldest two started floating the idea of “Yes Days”. Many of their friends had seen the...

This is it, the final shift before I become simply a mama. The last time I’ll step into scrub shoes, the last time I’ll throw...

Maybe I'm not reliable anymore. Maybe I'm not on time anymore. I may or may not actually be able to show up when you need me. Maybe...

My husband lost his job. Before that, many changes were happening within his company, and we knew the layoff was a possibility. Possibility quickly...

I quit my job. It took months for me to make the decision. I never, by any stretch of the imagination, thought of not...

In 2016 we packed up our belongings, sold our house, and moved across the country to Arizona for a job opportunity for my husband....

Early childhood is a special time for our children. They are being introduced to the world one day at a time. Our children should...

Head Domestic Engineer. Executive Household Coordination Expert. Magician. Take your pick. No matter the title, mothers are scrambling to meet the demands of their...