Help Wanted: Moms not need apply

by Barb

I have been a stay at home mom for 10 years. Since both of my children (ages 7 and 10) are in school full time, I decided I would go back to work and help get my family in a better financial position. I just didn't realize how hard that would be.

Many jobs only pay minimum wage. If I have to pay for child care, that would eat up my entire paycheck. Many jobs want me to work overnights or second shift. My husband already works second shift. We still have two children to raise so that is out of the question.

Teamwork for Moms (and Dads too)

by Ron
They don't call me Mom.

Well, most of them don't.  Maybe there are a few that do, but they have their own blog somewhere.  But they do call me Dad (well, one of them does, anyway) and if that doesn't qualify me to write an article for a blog about Moms, well gosh darn it, I don't know what will.

If you're a Mom, you probably aren't a Dad.  (If that isn't the case for you, you probably have your own blog out there somewhere, too.)  But it's likely that you know a Dad, and maybe even have to deal with having one in your home.  So I thought I might take the time to offer some of my thoughts, from the perspective of actually being a Dad, on how to cope with Dads and make the most of having them around.

Craft Corner: Mod Podge

My love affair with Mod Podge started in high school art class with Mrs. Sonnenberg. This super sticky crafting glue is an essential addition in every crafting arsenal. Mod Podge is a glue that does everything and my favorite choice for finishing projects.

Why use a specialty glue?

Welcome!

Welcome to our new blog about modern mom with old fashioned attitudes! We are a collection of moms that have great ideas, neat tricks & positive thoughts about parenting, housework, relationships & self-preservation. We love our families & our selves; we like to do a lot of things the "old fashion" way (which can be, surprisingly green & easy) but we also love our modern amenities (especially our computers & Magic Eraser). Our goal is to give you great advise, funny stories, handy household hints, money saving tips, geeky posts and much more.