Work or Stay Home

..., California, who would love to be a stay-at-home mom. "Sometimes I come home from working all day, and I'm too... of the so-called Mommy Wars. But are we really at odds? Do stay-at-home and working mothers truly demonize... moms 52 percent of working moms -- AmericanBaby.com poll Longing to stay home, but not sure you can...

Whether you choose to work full time, part time, or not at all, you need to find a way to make peace with your decision. This guide will help you through the process.

... are just as important as being the breadwinner. Staying home saves money that might otherwise be spent... own IRA account too. Spouses who don't work outside the home are eligible to contribute up to $3...Problem: "I don't have an income, so I feel guilty spending money on myself." Many at-home moms...

... -- and makes it work." Many women who thought for sure they'd be stay-at-home moms may find, for budgetary.... If you are making the leap to being a stay-at-home mom, there's one piece of advice to remember: Your... stayed home until her kids were teens, "a large segment of the population makes this decision...

... story: Nine years ago, Wilder became a stay-at-home mom after the medical office she worked at closed... Kaleb in 2002, she decided she wanted to work at home. "My son was born with serious health problems..., professional organizations, and online work-at-home-mom sites like hbwm.com and mompreneursonline.com. 4. Line...

11 steps to finding work-family balance in your crazy-busy world.

The number of women leaving work to be home with their children is on the rise. Who are these moms, and what's motivating them? Here, meet five women who explain the joys and the challenges of staying home.

...If you're a mom who works outside the home, chances are you've envisioned this scenario: You bail... or you're a stay-at-home mom who wants to make money (without committing to a real "job"), there's plenty... to explore to determine whether your work-at-home fantasy could actually come true. What are your marketable...

...Thinking about working from home? There are a growing number of workers enjoying the advantages... or part of your work from home, and submit it to your supervisor. If your company is not amenable... freelance basis? Often, this is an easy way to work from home without changing careers. Writers and artists...

Lots of moms earn extra cash by selling cosmetics, clothing, kitchen knives, and more. But how easy is it to pitch products at parties or to go door-to-door?

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Our readers tell what worked for them when it came time to return to their jobs.

...Even if you happily chose to stay home with your kids, you may still find that you feel stressed... of coffee in peace. Staying home with squabbling, screaming kids is no picnic. Give yourself a well... out with the girls can do wonders for your outlook. Just because you've decided to stay home for now...

Having a baby doesn't mean you have to leave your career behind, but juggling motherhood with work isn't always easy. Here's what you need to know -- and discuss -- before Baby comes along.

You're having a baby. Congratulations! These days, after asking you which names you've chosen for the baby, people will want to know whether you plan to stay home or go back to work after giving birth. Perhaps you're not quite sure yourself. Truth is, you can't know what's best for you until that baby is in your arms. But if you're eager to plan your post-baby situation, take this 10-question quiz for some light-hearted guidance.

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...You've made the decision to quit work for a while and stay home with your kids. But if you've even.... Experts say it's especially important for at-home moms to stay closely involved in household finances... forbid, as a widow with young kids. Someone could get sick. Or lose a job. The list goes on. Stay-at-home...

Your family can live comfortably with one working parent.

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It's never easy being a mom trying to juggle a full-time job with a family life. Read on for tips on how you can reach an ideal work-life balance.