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10 Great Direct Sales Companies for Moms – Updated 2020

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Are you looking to join a direct sales or MLM company? Check out these recommended direct sales companies for moms in 2020. Work from home. Network marketing. Side hustle.

A couple of years ago I shared a post – 10 great direct sales companies for moms. I talked about how MLM companies are really huge for moms, and at the time, they were a huge part of my life as well. I was working with a company myself. That opportunity didn’t end up sticking, but I learned a lot from the experience. More on that later. Either way, MLM companies are still huge for moms. I’m sure you’ve seen posts from friends and acquaintances about their “side hustles” and how much they love what they do. It can be hard to separate great opportunities from recruiting-based hype, right? Allow me to do a little digging for you. I did a survey among moms on Facebook to see which companies they consider the best direct sales company for moms. Keep reading for more information on joining an MLM company and 10 of the best direct sales companies for moms in 2020. read more

Local Mom Made Gifts and Products in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Shopping local is a great way to support your community while finding high quality, custom gifts! Check out these great products made by local moms in the Milwaukee area! Milwaukee mom, milwaukee products, shop local, Milwaukee Wisconsin

Mompreneur, mom boss, working mom, wahm (work-at-home-mom), hustler – whatever you want to call them, we are in an age of moms running businesses! There are so many great ways for moms to support their families without being confined to working on someone else’s schedule. How can we all work together to help support these hard-working moms? Simply shopping from their businesses. Next time you are looking for a gift, decoration, household product, bit of baby clothing, or anything really, consider buying from a small business.This post is going to act as a directory of locally made products available from mom run businesses in the Milwaukee area. By making a purchase from any of these businesses, you are helping a family and our community. read more

How I Keep my S*** Together (as a Working Mom)

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How I survive everyday as a working mom! Coffee, pilates, and baby snuggles plus prayer and perspective

Today marks one year since I officially launched Mommy: Home Manager and started life as a “mommy blogger.” I know that I’m a day late for #throwbackthursday, but I wanted to take a minute to throw it back to one of my very first blog posts after going live. This site is a lot of how to’s and lists, but this post is something different. This is my story, a peak into my life. read more

4 Stuff Mom Never Told You Podcasts That All Moms Should Listen To

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The ladies over at Stuff Mom Never Told You dive into some great women's issues - these are podcast that are #moms should hear. #momlife #podcast #parenting

I’m going to get my fan-girl-ing out of the way here, and just start by saying I love Stuff Mom Never Told You! Two intelligent, well-educated women talking openly about women’s issues that society doesn’t always spotlight. They focus on women’s empowerment is a way that is both educational and witty. It feels like listening to two of your very smart best friends chat. read more

5 Reasons I’m Okay With Being A Working Mother (Guest Post by Baby Brain)

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Being a working mom can be rough, but there are many things that make it worth doing! #workingmom #workingmomlife #momlife

Hey all! Today I am excited to share another guest post with you. This one is from Sarah over at Baby Brain. Sarah is a fellow working mom, and just like all of us, she acknowledges that being a working mom comes with some downsides. (If you’d like to bond over those, check out my post 10 Things That Suck About Being a Working Mom.) Today we are going to focus on the upsides. There are definitely some great things that go along with the hardship. Keep reading to see Sarah’s post: 5 Reasons I’m Okay With Being A Working Mother. read more

10 Self-care Ideas for Mom in Only 20 Minutes

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Moms take care of your families, homes, jobs, and everyone else...but what about ourselves? Here are some self care ideas for busy moms. #selfcare #busymom #momlife

Being a mom can be rough! It’s exhausting trying to take care of your baby, your family, your home, your job…and what about yourself? A lot of the time, taking care of yourself comes in last on a mom’s to-do list. Taking 20 minutes to have some mom time will make a huge difference in your mental health and happiness. Check out this list of 10 self-care ideas for busy moms. Find 20 minutes and give yourself a little treat. read more

40 Moms Share Their Favorite Baby Registry Must-Haves

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Every family has different needs when it comes to baby care, but there are some things you just must have on your baby registry. Here 40 moms share their favorite gift for their newborn.

Registering for baby items can be entirely overwhelming! There are way too many items that you can buy for baby, and everyone has a different opinion on what is a want versus what is a need. I suggest customizing your own new baby checklist to keep track of the items that you plan to buy or borrow before baby arrives. As far as knowing what is worth splurging on and what items you can skip, that one will depend on your lifestyle. There are, however,  some must-haves that all mamas tend to agree on. Here 40 moms share their favorite items from their baby registry. read more

9 Things That I’ve Learned in 9 Months of Motherhood

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Becoming a parent changes so many things! The beginning is overwhelming, but as you go, you learn a lot about yourself and how to be a good mom or dad.

It is crazy to think that my Peanut is 9-months-old already! I feel like some days drag on forever, but the months have gone by without me even noticing. He has grown and changed so much in that time, and I feel like I have changed nearly as much. There are so many things about myself and my life that are different now than I would have expected. People say that you can’t really plan for how having a baby will change your family, and I now understand what they all tried to tell me. read more

How to Keep Your Focus At Work

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Keeping your focus when you are a working mom can be rough! Check out this post for tips on how to fight mom brain and stay on track.

Between mom brain, missing your kiddo, and the added responsibilities at home, it is totally understandable that a working mom can be a little scatterbrained. It can be hard to keep the balance between your work life and your home life. Some days it is hard to stay focused and motivated at work – especially if you don’t want to be there at times. If you are anything like me, you have 105738 moments throughout your work day where you have to stop and go “ok, what was I doing?” read more

The Best Breastfeeding Resources for Moms

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Check out these five great resources for moms to get information and advice about breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is a really hot topic right now. Women on social media are trying to normalize breastfeeding in public. Doctors are telling their patients that breast is best. The American Academy of Pediatrics is saying that babies should be exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months of their lives. With so much pressure to breastfeed, it is important to make sure that every mom has the resources available to successfully breastfeed if that is her choice.   read more