Work-at-home Mom and Living: is it possible?
This is supposed to be my year of ACTION. A new year in which I accomplish my goals. I just have not been able to set them yet.
I am having such a hard time figuring out what to do with this blog. I named it “Mom on the Rise” because of the Maya Angelou poem “Still I Rise.” My mom thought that having a child (even after married and in my late 20s) was the end of my life. But I always felt that it was the beginning of a new one. I am a Mom, and still I rise. I completed my Master’s Degree and started a business.
But then I got tired.
I thought about letting it go and then about writing in more of a focused niche. And yet, neither has has sat well with me. I love this blog. The design. Some of the posts that I have written in the past. I’m not sure what the heck is keeping me from writing. Maybe it’s because I have WAY too many blogs. Or maybe it’s the web designing, consulting and running We of Hue….
Obviously, I tend to spread myself too thin. I have a problem saying “no” to people and focusing on what I want to do. In some ways, I think that I prevent myself from focusing because I don’t want to commit 100% and then fail. Or maybe it’s because I keep trying to live out the definition of “mom blogger” as set by others. Truthfully, I have been making decisions based on what I SHOULD be doing (as dictated by others) as opposed to what I want to do for a long time. It’s the result of coming from a very overbearing mom who really did not… Continue reading
Announcing an Amazing New Site (designed by me)
It’s time for some good news. Today marks the Grand Opening of MaishaTeacher.com a brand new site that I just designed. Maisha is a freelance hair stylist and make-up artist who will be offering on her blog, radio show, and in her newsletter, amazing tips for maximizing your mojo and getting the best results for hair and makeup. She will also be offering insider product recommendations and more.
Her first post of her “Hair Breakage” series, Put a Stop to Hair Breakage, offers an insightful answer to the question, “Why the heck is my hair falling out”. She tells you why you should stay away from at-home coloring kits, the importance of rinsing you hair well after shampooing, and why hydrating is necessary for your hair. In addition, if you sign up for her monthly newsletter, you will be able to get more detailed tips and product suggestions.
So what are you waiting for? Head over there and leave a comment. And don’t forget to tell me how beautiful the design looks.
TTFN!
I’m a WHAM (Emphasis on the “Work”)
When we decided that it was worth it- me giving the web design business a real shot- we also decided that it would behoove us if I did not work outside of the home. After all, it was way too expensive to pay for child-care and my hubby understood that I was not happy under the circumstances.
The plan was as follows:
(1) I would work part-time (1 day a week) outside of the home at my current place of employment just to ensure a steady income on my part.
(2) I would bust my butt to build my business.
It was a simple plan, right? But hubby and I recently had a little spat about the roles that we would now play. Specifically, th “you’re home now so you do the housework,” comment sent this Mom on the Rise down a war-path.
After I managed to keep from ripping my hubby’s heart out, I decided to explain the difference between a WAHM and a SAHM.
“Let’s get this straight. A SAHM does not find ways to bring money into the house. She works with what the family has and takes care of the domestic duties. A WAHM cannot do both alone. She cannot focus on bringing money in AND take care of all the household duties. It’s unfair to assume that would be the way things will work. We are both working Parents and we are both responsible for the housework. If you want me to do it all, that is fine- I will be a SAHM, but don’t look to me to being in any extra money- that is all on you.”
It did not sit to well with him, at least I don’t think it did. But what I know is that WAHM cannot and should not… Continue reading