I AM A STAY AT HOME MOM DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS WHAT I COULD DO WORK WISE I NEED SOMETHING I CAN DO WITH THE KIDS ANY IDEAS
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Try arts and craft projects they will be helping and you will be making money homemade stuff sells.
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Take a chilcare class or two and watch a few children in your home.  Then you can turn it into a daycare.  Also, look into becoming a nanny.
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I'm going to try to keep all my ideas low cost and easy...if you're a stay at home mom these might work better than if you're not.  Though you might be able to get your childcare provider to do these things as well.\n\n1. Check out your local library!  They often have great things going on for the summer.  My son now 12 is an avid reader particaly becasue he got interested in the summer reading programs at the libray.  They usually have a program where kids read books and get starts or stickers or something like that to put in a book.  Sometimes there are draws and prizes and parties involved.  I find these really help boys by getting the competitive juices going...who can read the most books by the end of the summer.  Don't worry if he gravitates to books that are too young for him...any reading he does is good, builds word recognition and speed and comprehension.  You may luck out and find a series he likes...look for "The Magic Tree House" books, they might be about his level.  Then they want to read them all as fast as they can.\n\n2.Grocery Shopping...you have to do it anyway so make it special.  Have him help you make the list...maybe he can even write it out!  When you're shopping let him help you find things. Pick 2 "special treats" from the bakery to have when you get home and the groceries are put away.  Make a big deal out of it...set the table, light a candle.  \nNow a word of warning.  Grocery shopping with kids can be rough as they want every unhealthy expensive thing they see.  But by allowing him to choose one special thing you make that a bit easier.  And all kids need to learn that they can't have everything.  Once they get use to it the tantrums over the jumbo box of oreos will stop.  UNLESS you give into them...then it gets worse since they see it works.\n\n3. Plan a picnic.  You can combine this with the grocery shopping too.  You can take a picnic to a park...or maybe meet up with Dad at work.  \n\n4. 2 words...water balloons...don't forget to participate fully yourself. Kids don't see mom having fun as often as they sould...mine included.\n\n5. This may cost a bit but maybe it will fit into the budget...visit some of your local tourist attactions...a historical home, a zoo, an art gallery.\n\n6. Plant a garden...you may already do that but maybe you can give him a little corner for himself or dig up a separate spot for him.  \n\n7. Are you religious? Christian? look for a "Vacation Bible School" in your area.\n\n8. Check out the website below.  They update it monthy with cool stuff to do with your pre-school/Elemantary and teenage kids.  In the upper right hand side of the page find the paper and pencil to subscribe to get updates mailed to you monthy!\n\nI'll edit this as I think of more.
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you are a blessing to your family so you should be envied and praised. people who would criticise you are really jealous for not being able to have the 'luxury' of being a stay home mom and wife. you deserve a lot more than even a 6 figures pay. what you do to your kid will positively influence him as he grows up.\n\n20 years ago, most wives would stay home while the husbands bring in the doe but competitiveness, high cost of living, etc are forcing the women to work as well, causing the family and family relationship to suffer.\n\nyou belong to a privileged group of non-working wife/mom who has a husband who can afford to support the entire family. be thankful and do not let any criticism demoralise you.\n\nAnd Happy Mother's Day to you and all stay home moms out there.
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I think if you are going to have kids and work then you need to have plans for when you kids get sick.  It's part of being a grown up! What if your child was sick and he needed to see his doc, but the doc's kid was sick so he was not there to help your kid.  Don't work if you can't handle work and a family.  Sorry...
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I'm about to embark on that at the moment. I have 4 children and they are all at school now. I am currently studying at college for my business administration certificate 3 and then I can do more courses as I see fit to build my skills. I have worked and owned my own business before but had a break to raise the kids. I am hoping to get a job in 2007. Good Luck and happy juggling work and home.
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i work at home by the companies that u build things. like putting sponges in boxes, putting stickers on toddler cups and so forth. i also help people install car lights
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Try daycare in your home, maybe 2-3 kids..then your baby will have friends to play with, good for the brain and social skills.Can be good money too.That way you don't have to leave home, and still keep baby on schedule and in your care.
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Join a health club or YWCA.  Some kind of group.  Its hard.  My kids are all grown and I don't work so I know its not easy.  But you have to get out even though you don't feel like it after a tiring day at work, so maybe try a Sat. morning or something.
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Well what I wanted to be always bothered my mother.  She's a very strong and independent woman who feels you should never rely on anyone otherwise you'll be let down.  Anyway, I've always wanted to be a great wife and an even better mom.  I wanted to be a stay-at-home mom so that my children wouldn't have to be in daycare.  I know this isn't considered a career but I've served in the military, been a used car salesman, worked retail, worked at a movie theater and even worked fast food and this is by far the toughest and most rewarding job I've ever had.  This always worried my mom.  She was afraid I'd get married and he'd leave me and I have all these kids with no money.  She also though I'd be bored out of my mind!  Well, I found my prince charming and we are happily married and expecting our second child this Christmas.  I honestly couldn't be happier and my mom sees this (and knowing what a good man my husband is) is no longer worried about me not earning an income.  When my children are all in school, I do want to get a part-time job so I can bring some kind of money into the house but as long as my kids are at the house, that's where I'll be.
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Have the kids pick up their own toys and put them away.  Make a game of it, set a timer, or sing songs while you do this.
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I am a Sidetracked Home Executive (A stay at home Mom, but I like the fancy title). I am the gardener and grounds keeper (yeah I use the weed eater and the lawnmower and I love it), the day care provider, the financial consultant and accountant, the cook, the first aid provider/nurse, the housekeeper, I even do some car maintenance. Home maintenance projects such as painting, small fix ups. I also provide an extensive laundry service... hey I deliver. I put in well over 80 hours a week and the pay ain't too bad (a very happy and healthy daughter and husband, plus 2 dogs and 2 cats) Oh yeah I do the dog walking as well.
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Good for you.  Your best bet would probably be babysitting.  Why not try a paper route or dog walking?
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have you thought about working online?\nas a stay at home mom i do and i love it check out http://atafolla.qhealthbeauty.com/Default.aspx then click on opportunity they also rated great with the www.bbb.org \nhope this helps
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I know someone that went through the same thing.  She has (4) children and stays home. She started her own home based business.  That keeps her busy, makes excellent money and has time for her and her family.  Have a look at this website.  www.opportunity4more.com.  The couple in the picture is the lady I am speaking about.  She would be great for you to contact and speak with.  She told me that she is much better now with staying home since she started her own home based business.  She  contributes ( a lot)  to the house hold income, feels good about what she is doing, has time for her kids and she also had time to do some personal development.  She has gone through welath creation and personal development courses that she highly recommends to someone like yourself.  Let me tell you she has helped me with my business and my lifestyle.  Take a look and see.
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doing craft like make a bracelet, necklace, paint t-shirt and show it to your frind and asked them if they want to buy it\nyou can do it at home so you still spend time with your family and you have something to do that make some money\ndo the beads, i do it too\nits fun , good luck
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I am trying to think of something to do as well because i'm in the same boat. I have sold food on the weekends. Funny I know, but its an extra couple hundred in my pocket. I think maybe you could try some work at home. Maybe even start off little, if you can bake, make some goods and start selling that or other kind of crafts you can make. I know that may be timely but think of taking a weekend off of school and work and cleaning out old household items and having a yard sale. I know these may seem like chump change but its money. Another thing is to try and look for jobs that pay you a good wage and help you even pay for college. I know that when I worked at Bank of America, they even paid for your schooling. I think the best solution is to change jobs. There are alot of jobs now that offer programs for people who need a job and also want to continue their education.