Work At Home Moms - One Dad's Opinion

As a Work At Home Mom, what do you want?

For the record, I'm not one of the millions of work at home moms, I'm a dad who works out of the home and at home as well. But for a variety of reasons, I respect and even admire moms like you that work at home.

First, as a mom that works out of her home, you probably do so because you want to take care of your children and be there for them each day instead of having someone else care for and raise them while you go off to work at a career.

Mind you, I don't think there's anything wrong with a mom having a career, but I have a great deal of respect for those moms who've made the often difficult decision to work from home in order to be there for their children.

So the first thing I think you want as one of the millions of work at home moms is to be home so you can take care of your children, your family and your home.

And here's a tip of my hat to you for making that choice.

The next thing I think work at home moms want is a reliable, sensible and legitimate way to either generate some extra household income or even a full time income.

But because you're working from home the hours you're available to actually work must fit your stay at home schedule.

The next thing I think you want is to work at something you enjoy, something that excites you, something you have a passion for.

Imagine being able to find something that will give you the opportunity to generate extra household income or a full time income, something that lets you work when your mom schedule allows. Something you enjoy, that excites you, that you have a passion for.

Did this dad get it right?

Are these the things you want as a work at home mom?

To be home to raise and take care of your children, to find a reliable, sensitive and legitimate way to earn some extra or even full time income?

To find something that allows you the flexibility you need to take care of your children and your home?

And finally, something you can actually enjoy, get excited about and have a passion for?

Work at home moms deserve nothing less.

Being a good mom is one of the most difficult jobs in the world, if not the most difficult. And the responsibility of raising your children to become good, successful and happy members of society is really the ultimate responsibility.

At the end of the day, you can take pride in your valuable contribution to your child's well being and future. And you can count your blessings because you're able to be at home for your children.

It's also nice to know that you do have some wonderful choices when it comes to working out of your home. I know of several work at home moms that have turned something they enjoy, something they have a passion for, into their success.

My wish for you is that you can turn your passion into your success. To learn how, just click on the link following this article. You'll be very glad you did.

As one of the many Work At Home Moms, what do you want?

Here's to your success!

By Mike Dougherty

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Deciding to be a Stay at Home Mom

There can be tons of reasons for deciding to be a stay at home mom. But most of all, a mother would always put her family's well-being and security before anyone else. Whether you are making this decision on any other basis or reason(s), our society has always looked upon it through a more controversial angle for professional women. In an era where women in the workforce are flourishing, many tend to think as to what could be the need to make the decision to be a stay at home mom? To this, I would like to add something my mother always used to say, "a mother's instincts will always empower all her decisions. Her desire to nurture her children and care for the family can never be overlooked. But this decision doesn't necessarily mean she's always going to be confined in the house all the time."

Of course making the switch could be a tough choice, as there are hundreds of things to consider. Her final decision will alter the family's financial situation. Everything pretty much boils down towards the financial responsibilities towards the entire family. How will you go about saving money on groceries? What about daycare, electricity bills, and living expenses? Obviously, every mom goes through the tormenting realization of "can we afford it". If this is how you feel as well and such issues bother you day and night, go through the article on helpful insights and suggestions before deciding to be a stay at home mom.

Matters to Consider

No mother (family) can make such a huge, life-altering decision in just one night. Don't get caught up in the stay at home moms vs working moms battle. And no matter which side you may be leaning towards, view these aspects beforehand.

Your Financial Situation after Quitting Job

Even a modest budget can make staying at home functional, but you and your spouse should carefully go over the family's finances. Scaling back on certain items, personal or around the house, can be manageable for some while it could invite issues for others. Monitor and write down all the spending done in an entire month. This will include bills, groceries, debt payments, daycare and shopping (holidays and birthdays). It is essential you keep financial planning in mind beforehand. Adjusting these payments into your planning and single income should also be worked out.

Your Personality at Home as Compared to Work

The idea of being at home, especially for working women could be more intimidating than anything else. And that's a natural, completely "OK" feeling. Being around kids all throughout the day can (sometimes) make you wish for independence, if only for couple of hours. Think over your emotional needs to yourself and towards your home. Deciding to be a stay at home mom comes with its own set of challenges and you have to realize if these elements outbalance the benefits for you.

Your Passion Towards Your Career

It takes people years till they can find that one job that's really close to their hearts, it is their life's passion. Or perhaps, you are bored with your work, are mentally and physically stressed and are hence choosing to be a stay at home mom. The latter actually can have an adverse effects for good parenting. No matter which falls as your reason to quit your job and make this switch, your need to look at your job and home together, in order to find which brings you the most satisfaction.

The Values of Your Family

Who knows, but deciding to be a stay at home mom could be your goal, which is quite admiring, but are you sure your spouse shares the same views? This is when you have to have an open and honest conversation with your spouse and the rest of the family members. The views of all the individuals who are involved in raising your kid(s) should be taken into consideration, to ensure you're making the right decision for yourself and the family as a whole.

Ways to Make it Work

Just for example, let's pretend that you are choosing to be a stay at home mom, there are few things you should know about. Look at this section in terms of advice and support to your bold decision (and sacrifice) for your family.

* Be proud of the decision you have made. Giving yourself up for the sake of your children, being involved in all the aspects of their lives and making countless sacrifices is really commendable.

* Financially, there may still be issues for some and there are tons of ways to save money. The first step is already taken from your side, now all you have to do is, collectively as a family, live that decision with conviction. You can also look into jobs for stay at home moms.

* Sometimes, you too may require a break from the house chores. In such a case, why not have a girls day out with your friends? As your kids will get older and more independent, you would find more and more time for yourself, which is required as you too should enjoy some time.

* Organizing and mapping out a routine in your life might keep you sane. Make calenders for appointments with doctor, dentist, PTA meetings and a perpetual one with birthdays and anniversaries. This will give you something to do, besides chores and keep kids on their schedule.

* Besides being a work at home mom, find something creative to do. There are tons of fun things to do, when you're bored or don't have much to do at home. Here's a list of hobbies, which you and your family can indulge in.

When it comes to deciding to be a stay at home mom, the world somehow seems ready to dish out their opinions. But the only people who can make the final choice are you and your spouse (partner). For many, the answer could be very easy, but I can understand how difficult it must be for some of you. Even though I am not a mother yet, I would see my mother (everyday), unhappy at times with her decision to go back to work. A mother's heart will always be torn between her responsibilities towards her children and her obligations towards providing them with a safer future.

By Sheetal Mandora

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Mothers

The Coming of Age for Mothers

When God made women, he placed in everything that a man would directly or indirectly despise, but when he allowed her to become a mother, it’s an amazing fact that she totally metamorphosed into someone who’s loved the world over! Despite being ruled by her passion to make it big in this world, mothers when they become mothers suddenly encompass everything that are required to have, sensibilities, maturity, responsibilities! In today’s jet age, when mothers are more known as working mothers, seem to manage both hearth and careers in the same breath. Today we no longer picture mothers to be the podgy, cute and plump, instead they have been replaced by mothers who are fit, on the move and have this amazing power of balancing all chores and efficiently so!

Surrogate Mothers

Amidst all the other professions that women tend to associate themselves with, surrogate mothers have a new rung of their own. It was once thought that a woman would be empowered with power to cope up with just about everything, baring her emotions. Surrogate motherhood has somehow changed this concept! It’s difficult to part with the same flesh and blood that you had so far associated with, a bond that was created for tending to; for life! Somehow, it became a medley of responsibilities, for a good cause! Though there are still some cultures that do not heartily accept motherhood of this kind, its not new to our culture of accepting this change either! I mean in a world where children were awaited with bated breath (though they still are!), here is a change in society that allows one woman to hold within her the seed of another and gets detached from the child the minute it comes into this world. It was kind of difficult for mothers to digest this fact initially, but then the need for a bouncy bundle of joy superseded the techniques involved.

The Career Mom

Today of course, it’s a different scene, where mothers delve more into their respective careers. With the scarf clad, suited moms taking their stride in the corporate world; its sad but it’s a bit different from the picture of a plump lady at the side of the oven, baking delicious cookies. This has definitely made one profession come to the fore! That of nannies! Nannies today are deemed as being the more important species of humans as they hold the pre-dominant responsibilities of helping out with the upbringing of babies. We still have nannies to look after our little ones, another example of mothers being in demand. Isn’t it funny that we don’t have manservants when it comes to little tots! I think the reason is that instinctively; all women make the ultimate moms, when it comes to handling these toothless wonders. Although men may consider having their upper hand in just about anything, this is one domain area where they could never ever be termed as superior! Hurrah to Woman hood!!

By Prerna Salla

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Rahasia Lukisan Mona Lisa

Siapa yang tak terpesona dengan lukisan 'Mona Lisa Smile'? Sejumlah ilmuwan seni asal Prancis berhasil memecahkan sejumlah rahasia di balik pesona karya legendaris Leonardo da Vinci itu.

Para pakar dari Pusat Penelitian dan Restorasi Museum Prancis itu menemukan bahwa lukisan da Vinci dilakukan dengan teknik lapis ekstratipis. Da Vinci menerapkan 30 lapisan untuk lukisannya yang mengagumkan. Setiap lapis hanya setebal 40 mikrometer, setengah dari ketebalan rambut.

"Teknik itu disebut sfumato," kat salah satu peneliti, Philippe Walter. Teknik itulah yang membuat da Vinci berhasil menciptakan ilusi dan bayangan menakjubkan dalam lukisannya.

Tak hanya lukisan 'Mona Lisa Smile', tim juga meneliti enam lukisan karya da Vinci lainnya yang seluruhnya tersimpan di museum Louvre. Penelitian dilakukan dengan teknis X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy untuk mempelajari lapisan cat dan komposisi kimianya.

Mereka membawa peralatan berteknologi tinggi itu ke museum saat tutup dan mengamati wajah potret ', yang merupakan simbol dari Sfumato. Proyek ini dikembangkan melalui kerjasama dengan European Synchrotron Radiation Facility di Grenoble.

"Sekarang kita bisa mengetahui campuran pigmen yang digunakan da Vinci untuk setiap lapisan lukisannya," kata Walter. "Dan, itu sangat, sangat penting untuk memahami teknik ini."

Analisis dari sejumlah lukisan itu mengungkap bahwa da Vinci terus mencoba metode baru dalam setiap karyanya. Dalam 'Mona Lisa Smile', da Vinci menggunakan oksida mangan untuk menciptakan dimensi. Ia juga menggunakan tembaga, bahkan glasir.

Catatan sejarah mengungkap, 'Mona Lisa Smile' adalah lukisan Lisa Gherardini, istri Francesco del Giocondo, seorang pedagang asal Florence. Da Vinci mulai melukis itu pada tahun 1503. Giorgio Vasari, pelukis abad ke-16 dan penulis biografi da Vinci dan seniman lainnya, menulis bahwa da Vinci menyempurnakan lukisan itu selama empat tahun.

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Top Careers for Women

There is a lot of difference between the careers that men prefer and the careers that women opt for. When it comes to top careers for women, some may want a job that would pay them well and give great benefits; whereas other would look forward to careers that they have interest in, would give them time for personal life, and are not too hectic. There are many good careers for women which they would find comfortable working in and are also remunerative. Let us discuss some of such careers.

10 Top Careers for Women

Human Resource Manager

A woman naturally has the capability to manage people, which she can use in the corporate industry to manage employees. Since a career as a human resource manager requires a lot of communication and managerial skills, this is an ideal choice for women. The average pay can be somewhere around $59,000 per annum.

Financial Planner

A woman can also get into financial management as a career. Like managing people in companies, handling and planning company finances is a crucial job they she can carry out easily. The median per annum pay in this job sector ranges approximately from $46,000 to $119,000. You can simply join a company as a financial planner, or work as an independent consultant.

Community Service Manager

If you have a liking for social service, you can get into a community service career. You will probably require a BS degree in the same field, with a passion for serving the community. The median salary scale for a community service coordinator/manager ranges from $42,000 to $73,000. With financial gains, you would also get emotional satisfaction for providing such service.

Registered Nurse

A career as a nurse is one of the most financially as well as emotionally rewarding medical jobs in the industry. To become a Registered Nurse (RN), you will generally have to possess a BS or AS in nursing. The average yearly salary of a female registered nurse falls anywhere between $52,000 to $77,000.

Pharmacist

Another job like in the medical field is a career as a pharmacist. For getting into this career, you will have to possess a BS in science. You will however have to keep researching on new medicines and their characteristics to serve customers better. The median annual pay of a female pharmacist can go up to $86,000. Read more on pharmaceutical jobs.

IT Professionals

There are some women who prefer IT jobs over any other type of careers. There are many careers in the information technology industry such as computer programmers and systems analysts. The median pay of IT professionals can be around $70,000 per year. You may have to possess some related education or certifications in the field.

Teachers or Educational Administrators

As you would see that a majority of teachers in schools and colleges are women. Educational jobs are ideal for women; and consist of teachers, trainers, principals, director of student services, etc. Most women in the educational sector are likely to earn an average pay of $68,000 to $103,000 per annum. Read more on teaching jobs.

Market Research Analyst

The primary job of a market research analyst is to research on the various aspects on the seller and consumer market and derive some understandings that will be beneficial for the employer. You will have to obtain a BS degree in marketing to get into this field. The average salary scale has been recorded at $39,000 to $55,000 per annum.

Speech-language Pathologists

You can get into this career if you like to help other people improve their communication and problems related to it. You will have to deal in treating various kinds of speech and language problems. The median pay of women speech-language pathologists ranges from $44,000 to $62,000.

Lawyers

Another ideal career opportunity for women is becoming a lawyer. In this job, you are likely to earn a per annum pay of about $78,000. In addition, the earning potential also depends on the level of skill and the clients you get. You will have to do some courses in criminal law, legal research and other similar subjects for entering in this legal field.

By Stephen Rampur

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Business Casual for Women

In today's times, most workplaces demand a certain dress code from their employees. While some prefer only business attire, others accept a business casual dress code for women. The term business casual for women can itself lead to quite a bit of confusion. While business casuals definitely do not include your old ripped jeans and t-shirt, they definitely provide more flexibility and variety in clothes choices, especially for women.

While it is common knowledge that in business, formal clothing usually includes dark pant suits or skirt suits for women. On the other hand, business casuals though are scaled down from formal business attire, but should still present a sophisticated and professional appearance. Business casual for women does not mean that you have to burn a hole in your pocket. The key element in any business casual for young women is to keep it classic, rather than trendy. It's all about classic cuts which suits your body type, and which are not too tight or too baggy. By keeping it simple and classy, you will not lose your sophisticated touch, but still will be able to avoid those suits.

Business Casual Attire for Women

Fabrics: Lets start with the basics while choosing fabrics for business casual for women you have to keep in mind to choose fabrics that have a rich look. They should not look drab, but rich and elegant. The following are examples of fabrics that are appropriate for business casual for women.

* Linen

* Wool

* Silk

* Cotton

* Gabardine

* Corduroy

* Twill

* Khaki can also be used to some extent

Colors: The next step is choosing the right colors. While you are not restricted to use only solid neutral colors like black, navy blue, gray, tan, etc. for business casuals, it is best to stick to them. If you love color, you can still add bright colors into your dress, the best way is in the form of scarves, accessories or belts. This will liven up your dress, but still keep you looking professional like proper working women.

Attire: Business casual for women should not be flashy, or over the top. The key here is to keep it simple, classy, elegant and sophisticated with the help of clothes that have a good fit and cut. Unlike men, women clothing have tons of options from skirts and pants to dresses.

* Pants: For pants, the best choice would be to go for tailored pants in solid shades and soft fabrics, such as lightweight wool or wool crepe. Make sure that the pants have a good fit, that is, they should not be extremely tight or baggy. One classic option is with straight fit and simple silhouette.

* Skirts: For skirts, you have the option of straight and A-line skirts. The basic rule is that the length for business casual attire for women must be at least till the knee (while you are standing). Generally, the slits in the skirt should be in the center back of the skirt in order to facilitate climbing of stairs comfortably. If you have a long skirt, then you should definitely avoid slits that run above the knee.

* Shirts and Sweaters: When it comes to choosing the right top for your skirts or pants, the best options for business casual for women are tailored shirts, tailored blouses or knit sweaters etc. Tailored shirts are evergreen and versatile, as they can be paired with skirts or pants. The other option is wearing knitted sweaters which can add style and variety. A stylish sweater with a crew neck or V neck with three quarter length sleeves makes you look casual yet elegant.

* Shoes: Shoes should preferably be of leather, fabric or microfiber. They should cover the feet completely, and should be in colors that correspond to the dress, such as black, white, beige, tan etc. In order to be comfortable, it's best if you do not wear womens shoes with six inch heels. Instead, two to three inch heels add the feminine touch, while still being comfortable.

* Accessories: Do not be afraid to add bold accessories to your outfit. A printed or bright colored scarf makes the outfit stand out, while a colorful beaded necklace on a white shirt can add color to your outfit and make you look casual while still being sophisticated.

These were some basic guidelines for business casual for women. As long as you follow the basic guidelines, you can use your creativity and mix and match to come up with outfits that suit your personality and style. After all fashion is all about taking inspiration from trends and adapting it to suit your style, whether it is for your workplace or for partying!

By Kritika Parwani

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The Dangers of Traveling Alone: How Women can Protect Themselves

With the economy in the condition it is in, many households have had to resort to part time jobs for maybe the husband and the wife. Usually these part time jobs are performed after regular 9 to 5 business hours. I know, as a husband, my stress level always rises when my wife has to be out later at night when coming home from a job. That is not sexist, just protective. With more women traveling alone at night the chances are greater of being attacked if certain precautions are not followed.

Women should take caution when traveling alone, as it increases the odds of a possible attack. If you find yourself traveling alone often, there are many options available to you that provide extra security in the event you find yourself in a dangerous situation. Personal protection products like pepper spray and stun guns offer superior protection should you find yourself in a dangerous situation when traveling alone.

More often then not, attackers prefer to prey on women when they are in a vulnerable state, especially women that are unaccompanied. You should consider having someone accompany you if you’re required to work late nights, and there is a distance to walk to your car. Situations like this are a prime opportunity for attackers to do their work, and this should be avoided if at all possible. While it is important to be aware of your surroundings when traveling alone, it’s even more important to have the necessary means to defend yourself. Personal protection products such as pepper spray and stun guns are excellent choices for women who regularly find themselves traveling alone.

Pepper spray is one of many options that provide personal protection when traveling unaccompanied. It is an extremely effective deterrent, and considered legal in all states. Pepper spray has multiple effects on the body, including temporary blindness and asphyxiation, also causes a severe burning sensation when it comes in contact with the skin. It is the ultimate choice as a women’s self defense product as it is very simple to use, it’s very concealable, and it will not cause permanent injury to the assailant. Pepper spray can incapacitate an assailant for up to 20 minutes, allowing plenty of time to escape and seek help.

Another excellent product for women’s self defense, is the stun gun. When a stun gun is pressed against the body and activated, an electrical charge is issued causing almost complete immobility. It has the capability of bringing an attacker to the ground, and will disable movement of the arms and legs for a short period of time. Be aware that the effects caused by a stun gun will only last a few minutes, and the device MUST be pressed to the body and activated to achieve the best results. Also keep in mind that a stun gun may not have the same effect on people who are rather heavyweight, or under the influence drugs.

Many options are available in regards to women’s self defense products, and they should be carried at all times when traveling unaccompanied. If you are a woman that often travels solo on business trips, or you find yourself regularly working late nights, consider purchasing pepper spray or a stun gun for protection. Many women do not have the physical capabilities to fend off an attack. These personal protection devices provide women with the piece of mind knowing that there are options available at your disposal when situations permit.

Never travel alone without one of these personal protection devices in your possession. It could be the difference between life and death in the event of an attack.

By Jim Wilkinson

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