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We recently switched our household over to all natural eco friendly products. It was easy and so beneficial. Just knowing that the products we are using for our family are safe and good for us is a great feeling. I will add some more great information soon to the blog discussing eco friendly products that are available and why you should consider using them for your family.
TIME-MANAGEMENT FOR WORK-AT-HOME MOMS
Are you a working mother? Your stress is understandable- being a work-at-home mom has never been easy. All the family pressure, childcare dilemmas, and management issues are bound to take their toll sooner or later. But you needn’t feel tempted to quit your home-based work and sign up for psychotherapy, when it all seems too much. If you’re a work-at-home mom, frustration is not an option, it will show in you, therefore your husband and children will bear the brunt of it. Instead, you need to manage your time better, and make good use of parenting resources. We give you some suggestions.
Try to delegate responsibilities in the family. Work-at-home jobs are stressful and time-consuming, so you need extra hands to help you with house work. Organize clean-ups before bedtime every night, where every family member helps to put things back in their right place. Remember: “A place for everything and everything in its place” Girls’ clothing in the right cupboard and boys’ clothing in the separate cupboard. Older kids can help fold their laundry, make their beds – this not only helps to save precious time, but also will give your children a sense of independence. Even toddlers can help by picking up their toys. When everything’s done – don’t forget to praise your children. Also, you can ask your husband to help you with setting the table and clearing it. Men are adept at such simple work- and once you show him which plates and glasses and cutlery to use, he is sure to get the hang of it. Don’t criticize or be negative. Avoid the comments like “Oh no! Not like that!” or “You did it wrong again!” Remember to admire him for his efforts and willingness to help.
Mornings are always a difficult time, especially for those work-at-home moms, because they know that once the children are sent off to school and the husband to work – they must sit down with their own business. So make mornings less hectic and rushed by planning ahead- ensure your kids’ school-bags are packed and their clothes ironed the night before. Have a planned menu for breakfast – much valuable time is wasted deciding what to cook. Make a mental note: “Pancakes on Monday, Sandwiches on Tuesday, Waffles on Wednesday, etc…” Make sure all the ingredients are ready. Simplify meal preparations- keep the elaborate menus for the weekends, when you have the time. For the weekdays, when you are tired from work, and need to make dinner, use simple recipes that require little time, and few ingredients. Don’t compromise on nutrition, though, and avoid convenience foods, as these are unhealthy in the long run.
Use time-saving devices like washing machines, microwaves, and vacuum cleaners. They are here to make our life easier. Sometimes, you can ask your children to help out with loading the dishwasher, or wiping the plates dry, or even putting the washing out in the sun. With a little creativity and a good routine, you can go a long way!
Find great resources for Moms at Mama’s Time!
Learn how to set up your first Blog
Have you ever wanted to start your own blog but just didn’t know where to start? I just read a great report that is perfect for the beginner looking for guidance when it comes to low cost ways to start your own Blog. Sure you can pay someone else to do it for you–that’s what I did when I first started out. But just having the knowledge to do things yourself is such a door opener. Not only does it save you money but in the long run you are so much better off having the tools and knowledge to expand you opportunities. This FREE guide “Blog Tactics-Getting Started-How to create your first Blog” is full of great information. Just the list of recommended resources makes this book worth the download.
A quick overview of what this guide has to offer are how to choose a domain name, where to buy your domain name cheap, a great recommendation for hosting your blog(this is actually the hosting account I use), step by step video instructions on how to set up a site on a cPanel, installing the blog onto your domain, how to add graphics to your blog, and more. The best part about it is that alot of the instructions have step by step videos to walk you right through the process.
After you have everything set up there are even some great recommendations for resources to help you succeed with getting traffic to your blog and obtaining a loyal following.
So if you have been thinking about starting a blog this is your chance to get all the information you need to get started and be successful!
Just fill out your name and email below to have this FREE report sent directly to your email.
Girls Sundresses 40% OFF
In today’s Deals and Steals section I am posting about the great sale going on right now at Barefoot Bella! There are top designer children’s lines at 40% OFF right now in the girls Spring Clothing section. Designer names like Tralala, Mimi and Maggie, and Kash Ten to just name a few. These are all top quality designer pieces at bargain prices. This little sundress by Tralala is my favorite for the upcoming Spring season.
Remember Easter is right around the corner and what better way to stuff that Easter basket than with a great new outfit for your little girl!
Cheese and Bacon Mushroom Stuffers
This is a great recipe for a quick appetizer if you are having a dinner party and you wanted to offer your guests something different. If you don’t like onions you can leave them out and it still tastes great. You can also add crabmeat to this recipe if you are a seafood lover and it really turns out delicious.
Ingredients:
30 fresh mushrooms, with stems removed
1 cup almonds, slivered
1/2 pound of bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
1 (8 ounce) package Cheddar cheese, shredded
6 green onions, chopped fine
2 C mayonnaise
Instructions:
Place the almonds in a large mixing bowl. Add the bacon and cheese. Stir in the green onions. Fold in the mayonnaise and stir to incorporate all the ingredients together. Heat the broiler. Stuff the mushrooms with the mayonnaise mixture. Spray a shallow baking dish with a non stick cooking spray. Place the mushrooms in the baking dish. Broil 10 minutes 4 inches from the heat.
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Tasty Mozzarella Burgers Recipe!
These have to be the most delicious burgers I have ever tasted. Very easy to make and not your average burger. The mozzarella cheese is definately the best part!
Broiled Mozzarella Burgers
Ingredients:
1 egg
2 Tbsp ketchup
1/4 cup rolled oats
3/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1 pound lean ground beef
4 slices mozzarella cheese
4 hamburger buns
Instructions:
Break the egg into a large mixing bowl and beat slightly. Add the ketchup and stir to combine. Stir in the oats until completely combined. Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, salt, garlic and onion powder and mix all together until completely incorporated. Place the beef into the mixture and using your hands mix until all the ingredients are incorporated through the beef. Shape the beef mixture into 3/4 inch patties. Turn on the broiler and allow it to heat up. Place the burgers on a broiler pan and place them 4 inches from the heat. Cook 15 minutes or no longer pink and as well done as you like being sure to turn once during cooking time. Remove and place one slice of cheese on top of each burger. Return to the broiler for 45 seconds or until cheese just begins to melt. Place the burgers on the buns and serve with lettuce, tomato, pickle and your favorite condiments.
44 Unusual Ways Moms are Earning Money
I just read a great report for mom’s who are looking for ways to earn money from home part time or even full time. This report is called “44 Unusual Ways Moms are Earning Money in Their Spare Time” written by Carrie Wilkerson “The Barefoot Executive” who has “been there and done that” professionally and personally. She has compiled a great resource for moms looking for ideas to earn extra cash from home and the great part about it is that you can trust what she is recommending which as we all know these days is hard to find on the internet. I personally have wasted lots of money and time on reports that really didn’t give me any thing to go forward with in terms of resources for work at home opportunities–but this report did give me some ideas and she does provide links to helpful resources if any of the ideas perk your interest.
I do have to say some of the things listed were kind of a “no brainer” when it comes to things that you can do as a home based business but the great part about a report like this is it gets your mind going with lots of ideas and at least gets you moving in the right direction when it comes to your goals and aspirations of working from home.
So if you are toying around with the idea of working from home or you are already a stay at home mom and looking for some extra cash on the side–check this report out at the following link http://44waystoearnmoney.com/?e=Bella and don’t forget to sign-up for the affiliate prgram to earn extra cash just by recommending it to your friends.
Fun Soda Pop Pot Roast Recipe
This recipe definately looks tasty. I haven’t tried it yet but I plan to put it on my menu for this weeks dinners. I will let you know how it turns out. Looks like a very quick and easy recipe.
Slow Cooked Soda Pop Pot Roast
Ingredients:
1 (3 pound) pot roast
2 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
2 (16 ounce) bottles cola
Instructions:
Place the roast in the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the mushroom soup in a large bowl. Sprinkle in the dry soup mix. Pour the cola into the bowl and stir with a rubber spatula until all the ingredients are incorporated together. Pour the soda pop mixture over the roast. Cover the slow cooker and set the cooker to the high setting. Cook 6 hours or until the meat is fork tender.
