Does being a mom count in a resume? 3 ways to make it work

Returning to work?
Has that time spent looking after your kids done anything for your resume other than date it or cover it in spit up?
To find out, we asked the author of a new book, Unlocking the Door to Your Career, Catherine Palmiere.
1) JP: What is the most important thing to emphasize if you have [...]

Bed rest blues, week one

As many of you know, my husband and I are expecting a bouncing baby boy in early January.  Or, at least that was the plan.
On September 13th  at 23 weeks pregnant, my water broke.  Not a full break.  It is more accurate to say that I’m leaking amniotic fluid.  The diagnostic term is Preterm Premature [...]

Great sites to help you save on groceries

Recently, I’ve begun a quest to find the best deals for groceries, and searching for ways to save money while feeding my family.
Some of our readers have passed along great coupon and other frugal living sites. Here is a list so you can begin your savings today!
From Angela: Frugal Coupon Living, where you [...]

Starting your at home business

At Moms To Work, some of our favorite stories are from Moms who are starting their own businesses from home.
Today, We’re featuring Caitlin (Cait) Zieroth, mom to two beautiful little girls living in the San Diego area who turned her passion for knitting into a business, Little Hands and Little Feet. Customers can buy hand [...]

Second Pregnancy- The halfway point

For those of you who have been following Mom2’s “The second time around” posts, I have a confession to make. I am Mom2. Me. Renee. Your friendly MTWer.
So far, this pregnancy has had its strange moments, but all seems to be well now. I’m off restricted duty and back to a normal life.
I’ve hit the [...]

The second time around- Part 1

“The second time around” is a journal of a second pregnancy.  Mom2 has a beautiful, energetic toddler.  Since only family and close friends currently know she’s pregnant, she’s keeping her identity under wraps until she’s ready to shout the great news from the roof tops at work, or until her belly gives it away for [...]

Happy Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the terrific Mothers out there! How did you spend your Mother’s Day?
My terrific 11 year old daughter made pancakes, eggs and coffee and served me in bed. Yesterday, we attended a Philadelphia Phillies game together.
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9 Mother’s Day gifts that haven’t been invented yet

Do you really want flowers this Mother’s Day?
Our confidential survey of busy moms uncovered what moms really want for Mother’s Day. Here are the nine gifts they’d buy for themselves, if only they’d been invented:

Pooperator 3000. No hands necessary. It changes smelly pants and clothing due to overflow issues. The Deluxe Version automatically empties the diaper pail and [...]

Mother’s day stimulus package

A great idea from Salary.com just in time for Mother’s Day.
Use its new Mom Salary Wizard to create your  own “mom paycheck.”
The tool allows moms and their families to price the “mom job,” based on location and mom’s personal hours worked in each of the 10 roles.
You can see what you are worth, print up [...]

Mom and dad bloggers: Do you protect kids’ anonymity online?

What do other bloggers do to protect the anonymity of their children online? Do you use fake names or nicknames? Or do you use your children’s real names online?
It’s hard to blog about being a working mom, or about motherhood, without mentioning those whom we mother and love.
Please tell us how you handle this by [...]