I do work from home and this is something that I just recently started. I love being able to spend the day with my kids and not having to meet tons and tons of deadlines with work. I am fortunate enough to work for a company that offers wonderful products and doesn't require a lot of time. I can work at my own pace and set my own schedule. I want to know what others who work from home do or if you have any questions for me feel free to ask them.
Katie
Katie, how do you keep away from the kitchen and snacking? It would seem like having that much food so close would be tempting.
I too, am a "Work-at-home" mom and I have learned a TON in the last three years of being at home with my kiddos. The biggest hurdle has been self-discipline! I found a few suggestions that have made my life easier.
1. Wake up before everyone else and shower and get dressed. (you'll handle the day much better)
2. Keep your work in your office and away from "home". (You need this - trust me)
3. Work your plan, budget your time and respect your time. (Use your calendar and work a week in advance)
4. Meal plan or plan to starve or go broke (Pizza, fast food and frozen dinners - wont cut it for long)
5. Give yourself "DAYS" off - (Respect your family time)
6. Have a separate phone line in your office and let your answering machine work for you when your not avail.
7. Let your family know your working schedule in advance (put it on the fridge- this helps to avoid arguments and guilt)
8. Have special toys or activities that the kids can ONLY do while you are working. (This makes your work time a special time for them too)
9. Hire a neighbor kid to come over and play with your kids while you work. (I got Nick for a whopping $5 a day and he has WAY more energy than I do!)
10. Set everyones expectations in advance - everyone needs to know that just because mom is home, she is not "home".
I hope this helps everyone out there! There are a lot more tips and tricks but those are the ones that I found to be the MOST helpful!
Sincerely, Sarah
I have a question for you if you have the time to let me know how you got into working from home? I have been a "housewife" and have a 5 yr. old and just got news form my husband that he lost his job, so I am lookin ginto finding something for me to do to help out the house, but have a son I need to look out for first and do not know what to do first. I really need to find something soon, and my thoughts were going towrds outside the home, but if I could find something at home that would be great. Could you please explain how? Thanks so much!
I would love to know what you do? I'm looking for something that doesn't require selling,
Thanks, Billie Jean
Katie,
Could you please give me some information on what sort of work you do? I have a new baby and am dreading going back to work. Any information you can give me would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Kelly
Hi Everyone! I decided to stay home with my children and I still need income. I am going to do childcare but I am having a hard time finding parents in need. Any suggestions?
thanks,
Erin
Hi Erin! I currenlty have a home daycare that I am trying to phase out! Anyway, there are several things you can do to promote your business.
Good luck!
Hi Katie! I'm new to this site, but not new to WAH. I've been a SAHM for over 6 years, and have been an independent consultant with Tastefully Simple for over 4 years now. I love that I have a life outside of being my kids' moms (which I adore and is my greatest job!), and that I can make enough money through TS to send my kids to an awesome private school!
I would love to get to know other WAHmoms in the St. Louis area!
Hi Tami! I've heard of TS. Isn't that the company that sells the awesome dips? I am an Arbonne Consultant and Makeup Artist! I LOVE working from home!