I’m thrilled to be sharing these amazing resources for stay at home moms.
Because when I left my job, I wanted to find great posts (that were all in one place) which talked about how to make staying home with my kids work – financially, emotionally, and otherwise. Whether you’re trying to make the decision to stay home or you’re already a seasoned stay at home mom, here’s a list of must read tips.
Tips on Becoming a Stay at Home Mom
If you’re on the fence, here’s 8 tips to consider when you’re deciding to stay home or head back to work from Kids Activities Blog.
Are other people criticizing your choice? Here’s some tips for how to handle it with grace from The Realistic Mama.
And, in case you’re wondering if the grass is greener, here’s what it’s really like to be a stay at home mom.
If you do stay home, I love this resource for figuring out your new career as a SAHM <— yes, it is *real* work!!
Then, get the tips to rock your new job.
Scheduling Tips for Stay at Home Moms
First and foremost, remember these 10 things every morning from Moments a Day.
Followed by these tips for being a happier stay at home mom every day from Playtivities.
If you get overwhelmed easily {I do!}, read these tips for setting yourself up for success every day from The Reformed Idealist Mom.
Then, consider setting up a daily routine or schedule.
Not sold on having a schedule? Here’s tips for why a schedule is so important from The Military Wife and Mom.
I love this tip about limiting errands to only two days and other daily scheduling tips from Our Small Hours.
Use this daily schedule as a guide if you are a stay at home mom with a mix of older and younger kids from Your Modern Family.
And, don’t forget – just because you’re home doesn’t mean you’re available all of the time!
It is easy for things like social media to waste precious time with your kids, so be sure to follow this simple tip.
Money Tips for Stay at Home Moms
The first step: Figure out how you can afford to stay home with your kids from Growing Slower.
Then, save money with things we all have to do (#3 has helped us!) from House Mix.
But, just because you’re home, doesn’t mean that we have to give up work. Here’s 60 REAL ways to make money from home from Growing Slower.
Not enough choices? Here’s 29 more ways to make money from home from Live Like You Are Rich.
And, don’t forget to add this financial to-do to your list. You’ll thank me when you’re 60…from The Budget Mama.
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Lauren Tamm says
I am always so humbled and appreciative of the generosity of other bloggers. Thank you so much for including me in this fabulous round up. Making the decision to become a stay-at-home mom was not an easy one for me. I had worked really hard to build up my career. Looking back now, I’m so glad I was able to make the choice to stay at home. Some days are hard, but most are such a blessing. I wouldn’t trade it for the world. Sharing this week. I think my readers will love this.
Lauren
Katie Joiner says
Lauren, you’re too sweet – I’m so happy to have found your blog. I think you are providing such an amazing resource to so many Moms out there. I can’t wait to share more of your posts in the future!!
Birute Efe says
seriously the best tips for SAHM. Thanks for sharing and including our tips too.
Katie Joiner says
You’re the sweetest, Birute – I just adore your post!
Jessi Fearon (@TheBudgetMama) says
Thank you so much for including me in this fantastic roundup! I hope you have an amazing weekend. 🙂
Katie Joiner says
Of course, Jessi! You’re post is so important – more of us need to know about it!
Jaimi@TheStayatHomeMomSurvivalGuide says
What a great community of stay-at-home mom blogs! Great resources to rely on as we do this oh so important work of raising our families. Nice collection!
Katie Joiner says
Thanks so much, Jaimi!
Chelsea says
What a great resource – thank you so much 🙂
Theresjustonemommy says
What an awesome list of resources! I know it will be helpful to lots of new SAHM’s — pinned!