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Comment by Jennifer Raybaud on August 9, 2010 at 1:58pm

We all have something we're really happy to be working at home for (and the blessings CAN be many) so what DO you work at home for?

Although I could go on and on I'll keep it to one thing. My job has paid for my kids Catholic education for a decade now and it's been one of the things I'm most proud of. My daughter is heading off to college in a few weeks and my son is beginning his sophmore year at a Jesuit high school and becomming quite the young man.

It's a joy to see my efforts from working at home manifesting themselves in the incredible young adults I have the pleasure of seeing today!

Comment by angie wolfe on July 27, 2010 at 2:16pm

Lindsay, thanks so much for that. That was wonderful! I would like to thank each and everyone of you for your great comments, but mainly your prayers. We are trying to remain faithful. We know that our Lord will not abandon us. I am glad the Holy Spirit directed me to this group.

Comment by Lindsey on July 27, 2010 at 8:22am

http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/features/when_angels_rush_in

Comment by Lindsey on July 27, 2010 at 8:21am

Angie,

The featured blog for today on the Home Page of F&F is extremely appropriate for you and your situation. I thought I would share it with you, in case you didn't see it.

Peace & Blessings,
Lindsey

Comment by Jennifer Raybaud on July 26, 2010 at 2:40pm

What a fabulous faith-filled thread this has become in support of Angie. I love that not only are several of you keeping her and her family in your thoughts and prayers but you are sharing some real tangible ideas to help her financial needs as well. What more could you ask for?

Thanks for helping the group along, ladies!

Comment by Jennifer Hannah on July 26, 2010 at 2:36pm

Angie,

I'm sorry to hear about your husband's work situation. My husband lost his job a year ago, changed careers and didn't do so well in what he was doing so he switched back and finally got a job that he starts in August. Anyway, even if you aren't a sales type person, you can do direct sales! I would encourage you to pray about it and don't allow yourself to think "I can't do it!" I have been doing direct sales (Thirty-One) for a small amount of time, but I've done well when I've kept that in mind. I'm not a sales person at all either and am very shy but this really helped me!

Otherwise, what about private tutoring? My husband did that for extra money and I have friends who do it part-time as well.

Comment by Grace Becker on July 26, 2010 at 12:50pm

Hi Angie, welcome to the group. You are a full time WAHM if you are homeschooling and just being a mom. I am praying for you, I definitely understand the financial stain and the challenge of all that. Keep the faith, don't be afraid to ask for help brainstorming. One thing that has been a big help to me was finding other people who could help me discern how to find the work at home, entrepreneurial thing that is a good fit for me. In your situation, time is so limited, I can identify, but keep searching and praying, you will find the right thing. Let us know if and how we can help. Grace

Comment by Veronica Maria on July 26, 2010 at 12:43pm

Hi, Angie.

Do you know how to proofread? Love words and grammar? Know your "AP Stylebook"? Know how to navigate the crazily huge "Chicago Manual of Style"? Can you pass a proofreading test?

If so, you should consider freelance proofreading work. You can usually just pick up a project and work from home. The hours are flexible ... you just need to meet your deadline.

When my husband was laid off three years ago, I went to the local educational presses around our town, knocked on doors, took tests, and got work as a freelance proofreader. The better you are at it, the more projects you'll be given.

I ended up becoming a WAHM because my resume had been built up nicely, and there was a job to work full time from home. It's a long story, but God was very good to my family.

With your husband working part time, you'll have time to proofread while he minds the kids. This is what we did. (We're also a homeschooling family.)

Hope this helps!
I'll be praying for you and your family.

Comment by angie wolfe on July 26, 2010 at 11:55am

Hi there! Just joined the group, although I have been "lurking" for a few months. I have a confession to make, though. I am NOT a WAHM. I homeschool our 6 kids. I have not worked outside the home since our 1st was born 13 1/2 years ago. My husband has been knocked down to part time (sometimes even less) the last few months. He has been searching for jobs for about 2 years now. I'm just feeling like maybe I should try to find something to help supplement, although it will be VERY difficult while trying to school 4 kids and chase 2 littles.
I did sign up with Barefoot books the other day, although I am not a salesperson type at all (I am not much of a people person at all either!!) Although Barefoot books intro pkg isn't that expensive, we really can't afford it at this time, so this might be a bust.
Any suggestions for me, but especially prayers would be most appreciated.

Comment by Jennifer Raybaud on June 17, 2010 at 12:26pm

Home Based Job Ideas for Creative Mom's!

Home based jobs allow moms to work from home while caring for their children and residence. Recently, more and more companies have been seeking freelance or telecommute workers to fill open positions, and more and more moms have been setting up at-home businesses to sell their skills and abilities. For the creative mom, finding a home-based job can be quite simple if she knows where to look and how to sell herself.

Sewing

With a little advertising and planning, simple, basic sewing skills can be used to make a huge income. Children's clothing, baby gifts and other easy designs are customizable in fabrics and trim that can make each piece unique. Often, a single pattern for a dress or bag can create hundreds of different designs. If you can sew, consider what you sew best and purchase an inexpensive, basic pattern. At first, choose five or six different fabrics and trims to offer customers, but also be open to finding other fabrics should a customer dislike your selection. Advertise your "unique goods" in schools, daycares and exercise classes, and you will soon have more customers than you can handle.

Writing

Writing is a talent, not a skill. Many people in professional, academic and business positions are able to formulate ideas, but not properly translate their ideas and explanations to paper. If you are able to write technical or creative documents, letters or papers, it is extremely easy to sell your skill. Work-at-home job websites often contain dozens if not hundreds of editing and writing jobs that are looking for temporary, contract or permanent employees. At first, search for and accept the lower paying, smaller jobs to build up a resume. After just a little experience, you may be surprised at the demand for your services.

Graphic Designers

Individuals trained and experienced in graphic design can pretty much choose from hundreds of online temporary, contract or permanent jobs. These jobs are always in demand and can build up to quite a nice yearly income. Again, searching work-at-home websites can generate many leads that, in just a short time, will equal a full-time position.

Childcare and Crafts

Only a mom understands how desperate parents can be to have free time. If you are an artsy person, consider having a bi-monthly class or parents night out events, where you can entertain the children with arts and crafts. Charging an hourly or per-child fee, plus the cost of the art supplies, will add up to a nice paycheck and fully cover your costs for supplies. If you find demand to be so high, you may invite younger teenagers to work as your assistants. You can pay these assistants a small fee or you can create a list of their names to hand out to the parents when they pick up their children, making your referral for babysitting jobs their payment.

Interior Design

Many women would love help with the interior design in their homes, but are unable to pay the fees normally charged by interior designers. If you have any experience with home decorating, even if that experience consists of constant compliments on your decorating, try offering yourself as a decorating consultant. Your fees as a consultant would be substantially lower than interior designers because you would not be searching for furniture, but instead only recommending what to look for to best outfit the space.


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