When I was growing up, it seemed like t.v. shows ran all new episodes from September to May. These days, however, it seems like you can’t go an month without having a rerun. I’m a Law and Order SVU fan and for a couple weeks in a row, in February and March there were reruns…and its only March? There should be 3 more months of new shows!

If you’re like me and get upset when you sit down to watch your favorite show only to discover you just saw it a few weeks back, you can now use Rerun Check to find out if your show will be a new episode or a rerun. You can even request an email or subscribe to the RSS fees to you can be notified whenever a new episode is going to run.

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Recently I was talking with two newly married women about work and life. Although they didn’t come out and say it, their attitude was that they didn’t want to be stay-at-home moms. One made a comment about how she’d have to do something. I tried not to take offense at the idea that stay-at-home moms do nothing. And let me clarify that I don’t think these young ladies should or shouldn’t stay home. I believe it’s a personal decision. But moms know, there is no down time when you’re a stay-at-home mom. You’re never wondering what to do.

While I didn’t want to dash their idealism, I did mention that working and being a mom was about all a woman had time to do. Many moms don’t have hobbies or personal time, and some lose their sense of self. This is true for moms who stay home or work outside the home. It’s one of the things I began to notice when my son was in preschool, and fought to avoid.  Here are tips you can use to manage your work and family life, as well as maintain your sense of self.

1. Define what you want your life to be like. If you want to work and have a family, what does that look like? What kind of work do you do? What is your work schedule. How does the time with kids fit in that? When will you have time for personal pursuits and what will they be?

2. Use your “ideal” life to guide decisions you make about work and life. If its important that you’re home when the kids get home from school, you’ll need to find work that allows for that.  If you want to be a full-time mom but can’t afford it, what work-at-home options will provide you with the income you need while still raising your children?

3. Be willing to fight for what you want. Women, and mothers in particular tend to put their needs and wants behind others. They want to take a bath and read, but dad needs to do something in the garage or the kids want to play a game. While compromise is a part of being in a family, you want to make sure you’re not always the one who’s giving in. Compromise is a two way street, so make sure you’re getting what you need as well.

4. Take control. One way that life becomes unmanageable is by taking on too much. Doing an extra project at work, signing the kids up for multiple activities, volunteering, and the inability to say “no” to friends and family means there isn’t enough time to do everything you want to do. So guard your calendar and your time like its money; don’t let anyone steal it from you. It’s fine to want to do a lot of things, but you may not be able to do everything at once. Kids don’t need to be in multiple activities.  In fact some experts feel that kids these days are over-scheduled.  Be conscientious about the tasks you take on. If it’s creating too much stress or too unmanageable, let it go.

Dealing with old outdated gadgets is a hassle. You don’t want to throw them in trash, after all you paid good money for them and it probably still works. And of course, sending them to the landfill isn’t good for the environment. On the other hand, throwing them in the junk drawer just adds more clutter.

There are many organizations willing to take your old cell phones, but what about your old digital cameras, MP3 players, GPS systems, laptops and other gadgets? Gazelle offers you money for most your gadgets. And if your gadget isn’t worth anything, it will still recycle or dispose of it in an environmentally safe way. Gazelle offers other way to make a difference by allowing you to donate the money you make from your gadgets to a cause. If you have a cause, Gazelle can help you fundraise as well.

Gazelle is easy to use. Create an account, then simply type in the gadget you have into the search box. Answer some questions about its condition and ask for a price quote. Gazelle will give you a price and let you know what the item is selling for in the regular market. Next request packaging so that you can send your item in at Gazelle’s expense. You’re paid when the item is received.

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Draw a line in the ground against ants…literally.

Using a piece of your kids’ drawing chalk, draw a line around windows and doors outside. Use it around pipes on the inside of your home. Ants don’t like it and will stay away.

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The wonderful thing about the Internet and blogging, is that it’s made it even easier for moms to share all their ideas, tips, and warnings. I wanted to capitalize on that by asking moms their responses to various questions.

This week’s question: What is your best money-saving tip at the grocery store?

C. Lee Reed

Hands down, do not go to the store or take children to the store when anyone is hungry.  Every item will look delicious and alluring and you will spend more money.   Have a great breakfast, organize your coupons and list and when at the store, do not deviate from it.

Keri Herndon-Brown, www.butterandbeats.com

ave several recipes that you’re willing to make so that you can buy what’s on sale. Too often we go to the store with a specific recipe and then have to buy whatever we need rather than what’s on sale.

Isra Hashmi, The Frugalette

Prioritize your organic purchases. Save your organic dollars for raw fruits and vegetables. Processed organic food, is still processed, period, don’t spend the extra money. Buy  conventional processed and organic raw.

Carly Kerby www.livingthescream.com

Use your weekly adds to save money! I have never been a couponer but just by using my local grocery ads and making meals that consist of things on sale saves me so much money! I also love to price match when a store has that kind of policy and just by doing that I save 50 to 70 dollars per grocery trip.

Pam Guyer HIPP MOMS

Only buy what is on the list, bring a list with you! Plan your meals ahead of time!

Michelle Morton

I have a local store that marks down bread milk eggs and different items, that is the 1st place I go and you have to know the best time and day to go ~ I usually go around 10 am
during the day and after 6pm in the evening~ it is great and the savings are huge!!! When I hit the jackpot I will stock up

Jennifer Tankersley List Plan It, LLC

Never go to the grocery store without a menu plan and a grocery list. A person without one or the other will spend more each time they step foot in the store on unexpected purchases or impulse items.

Cameo Person, VIP Mobile Day Spa

Eat before you shop! Never shop when you are hungry because you’ll buy the entire store!

Caroline Tanaka Halfdozenllc.com

MENU  PLAN…Plan out your meals for the week and then you only have to go to the grocery store ONCE! For example, I just did a Costco run on Monday, I  bought carrots, onions, chicken, brocolli, sausage and spinach and a rotissery chicken…I made three different meals that incorporated all or some of the items I purchase!

Lisa Leslie-Williams The Domestic Life Stylist

Shift brand loyalty. Brand loyalty to a certain type of detergent, deodorant etc will single-handily cost families money every month. Try a new brand, shop around and any one can save lots of money, (with coupon in hand of course).

Tanja Diamond, The Tantra Teacher, C.Ht, NLP, creator of Modern TantraT and Tantra for BusinessT

Shop for all your non perishables one time a month and at stores like Costco. Make a list and stick to it.

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Didn’t find the job you want above? Here are some of the sites I used to find the jobs listed above. Please note, the listings below are NOT jobs (jobs are posted above). These are services that provide work-at-home job announcements. Some are free and others aren’t. While you never want to pay a company to hire you, it is okay to invest in a service that can help you find a job. The services below are the ones that I use and know to be reputable.

Telecommuting Job Databases (fee required to access these services)

FlexJobs – Has tons of work-at-home and flexible job options plus a personalized login system that will identify jobs that fit your criteria, ability to have multiple resume profiles, job search tips and checklists, and much more! For the number of jobs and added service, its a must use for the serious work-at-home job hunter.

HomeJobStop has over 100 jobs in clerical, and more in customer service, writing, transcription, miscellaneous plus 100′s of others. Very affordable.

The Homeworker – has hundreds of jobs in many areas including clerical and more.

Free job search sites (you need to search by keyword to find work-at-home jobs on these sites).

Monster.com
Beyond.com
CareerBuilder
Job.com
CraigsList.org

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If you’re a mom looking to make some extra money from home, here are a few new jobs you can check out. Learn more about working at home and get daily job posts at Moms At Home Success’ sister site, Work-At-Home Success

Moms-At-Home Success is not representing or affiliated with the companies posted here. Further Moms-At-Home Success can make no guarantees about the jobs posted. Remember to never pay money to get hired or use your personal bank account or credit card to help a company do business!! Please let me know if any job posted below asks for money or is otherwise questionable.

New Jobs

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IT Recruiters
Customer Service
Transplant RN
Telephonic Nurse Case Manager OB/Delivery
Coding Specialist
Client Services Rep
Bilingual Customer Service
Client Account Support
Coder I

Get More Jobs!

Didn’t find the job you want above? Here are some of the sites I used to find the jobs listed above. Please note, the listings below are NOT jobs (jobs are posted above). These are services that provide work-at-home job announcements. Some are free and others aren’t. While you never want to pay a company to hire you, it is okay to invest in a service that can help you find a job. The services below are the ones that I use and know to be reputable.

Telecommuting Job Databases (fee required to access these services)

FlexJobs – Has tons of work-at-home and flexible job options plus a personalized login system that will identify jobs that fit your criteria, ability to have multiple resume profiles, job search tips and checklists, and much more! For the number of jobs and added service, its a must use for the serious work-at-home job hunter.

HomeJobStop has over 100 jobs in clerical, and more in customer service, writing, transcription, miscellaneous plus 100′s of others. Very affordable.

The Homeworker – has hundreds of jobs in many areas including clerical and more.

Free job search sites (you need to search by keyword to find work-at-home jobs on these sites).

Monster.com
Beyond.com
CareerBuilder
Job.com
CraigsList.org