Empty Nest Syndrome

Empty Nest Syndrome

Moms / Mom Time

Paula’s last child had just gone off to college and Paula was struggling with a deep inner emptiness. While she knew this day was coming, she was not really prepared for the intense hollowness that welled up within. After all, she had a life of her own. Her work as…

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5 Ways Electronic Organization Saves Moms Time

5 Ways Electronic Organization Saves Moms Time

Moms / Mom Time

Forms of electronic organization may not be for everyone. For many busy moms, it can be a blessing for hectic schedules and the list of things to do. The following time-saving ideas can certainly be game-changers. 1. Clipping and Sorting Coupons Saving money is a high priority for most moms….

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Cash In: 10 Best Sweepstakes on the Web

Cash In: 10 Best Sweepstakes on the Web

Moms / Mom Time

Winning is everything, especially when it comes to sweepstakes. The Internet is peppered with promises of lucrative cash giveaways, but it’s often hard to figure out which offers give you the most bang for your buck. The last thing you want to do is waste your time — and possibly…

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The Rules of Online Dating for Single Moms

The Rules of Online Dating for Single Moms

Moms / Mom Time

Are you a single mom and ready to mingle? The thought of the bar scene could be intimidating, and the pickings at the PTA meeting are slim. Dipping a toe in the dating pool could be a little easier if you start online. Online dating has exploded in popularity in…

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Getting Fit By Ages and Stages

Getting Fit By Ages and Stages

Moms / Mom Time

We’re all aware that the body goes through some major changes over the years. Combinations of natural and man-made forces work together to push us further down the path to old age. It sounds depressing, but luckily we’re not totally helpless against this process. Staying fit and healthy makes all…

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Redefining Balance

Redefining Balance

Moms / Mom Time

It’s crunch time. Not at work-work, though. At mom-work. It’s the countdown to my daughter’s school musical. And in school theater world, that’s what we call a crazy busy week. So … as I sit here at the school late in the evening waiting for rehearsal to end … after…

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Making Friends with Other Moms

Making Friends with Other Moms

Moms / Mom Time

Some of us imagined that when we had children, we would become a member of a special tribe, a global community of mothers where we’d always be able to find common ground and form strong bonds. Ideally, that is the way it should be, but reality doesn’t always live up…

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Revealed! 10 Guilt Traps for Moms

Revealed! 10 Guilt Traps for Moms

Moms / Mom Time

It’s not fair that guilt became so intertwined with motherhood, but almost every mother suffers from maternal guilt about something she does or does not do. In our culture, motherhood is so loaded with expectations of perfection that it’s impossible to live up to the standard. That doesn’t mean we…

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The Best Online Jobs You Don’t Know About

The Best Online Jobs You Don’t Know About

Moms / Mom Time

Work-at-home jobs aren’t just for moms and retirees anymore. There are plenty of legitimate online jobs available as more employers hire people to fill virtual positions within their companies, both as employees and as freelance contractors.  Regardless of why you want to work from home, you’ll need motivation and the…

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