Work and Home, the Biggest Balancing Act

Balancing work, family and home is difficult, but most of us have to do it. I wanted to talk about this subject today because I heard some comments from other working moms that I could totally identify with. I fortunately have been able to be a mom both ways. Stay at home and working. My goal is to come back home, but until then it's time to deal. Do you hear things from your kids like?: You never spend time with me! Your always tired! You're always at work! Now those comments can just make you cry! So I try different things and they're not always successful. But I thought I'd shoot some ideas out there to my fellow going crazy moms.

Before I get into more practical tips I use my vacation and sick time wisely. My family can't really afford big or long vacations. So I use days at a time, instead of weeks. If its someone's birthday I'll take it off or a Monday or Friday to celebrate. I also do this for school breaks. That little bit of extra weekend time is worth it to you and your family.

When I'm totally exhausted, which is a lot! I come home and relax for hopefully up to a half an hour. This is when I respond to comments on my channel, twitter, ect. Which is still in essence "work" for me because, believe it or not YouTube is a labour of love. If I'm still tired tv/movie time may be a bit limited in talking but it still is time being spent. In a family are you really just sitting there not talking or moving? Another lazy way is snuggling. We snuggle right before we go to bed which is just laying there, came get more simpler than that right?

Now is homework time. Which is struggle time for my son! During this time I play catch up on all I missed. I try to bring my daughter to the table to do her "homework" to do the same. When I do cook dinner cause I'm not gonna lie to you, these days I'm cooking way less because of my issues. Bad I know. The kids like to help. So whatever I cook I try and let them do something. I remember always sitting on the counter cooking with my mom. Other chores I try to include the kids cause I just need their help. Now every night isn't perfect by any means. But theses are just little things. These little things do make up the family life.

The weekends are for sleeping in and enjoying. That's why we have Disney passes! Lol

Above all, remember no matter what, no one or family is perfect. Your kids love you unconditionally even if they tell you they hate you. Oh and the dishes will be there tomorrow!

What are some things you have tried! Did they work?


"The family — that dear octopus from whose tentacles we never quite escape, nor, in our inmost hearts, ever quite wish to." ~Dodie Smith

4 Easy Ways to Make the Internet Work for You

Paying for your internet monthly? Make the internet profitable for you! I'm going to show you some of my favorite and easiest top sites. For those of you who watch me on YouTube, you may already know these sites. Most of them I've been using for years. The key to most of these sites is to use social media. Facebook, twitter, Instagram, Pinterest. If you don't like to use these sites in your personal life I recommend using them just for these sites. Most social sites giveaway a lot of free stuff, so that's a reason in its self.

Swagbucks: My top pick! You can earn "Swagbuck", points you earn to get real prizes. I save mine for amazon gift cards. I have racked up quite a few in 3 years. The trick to swagbucks is using it and getting people to follow you. You get swagbucks for using their search engine, taking polls, printing coupons, looking at special offers, shopping online, and using social media.

Buzzagent: This is a WOM (word of mouth) company. This company is great because you can try out many different products for FREE. Most products are products you use every day. Every product is called a campaign. All you have to do is share your opinion on products using social media. The trick getting campaigns is by taking EVERY survey.

Influenster: This site is mainly for women. You take surveys and use social media. You can earn products and Vox Boxes. Vox Boxes are nice little boxes filled with goodies that usually have a theme. You try them out and give your opinion, you also have a chance to Win more products by doing brand challenges. The trick to getting more free products here is vlogging/blogging. Just a tip you don't have to show your face in video and you can set up a blog easily just for this. If you want an invitation to be an Influenster ? I have some so let me know and I'll get back to you ASAP .

Freebie Ninja: This guy lets you know about every freebie out there. He is amazing! Now I follow him on Facebook because it is always up to date. There's no tricks or tips here. Just fill out your forms and keep checking his timeline, because fans put freebies on there too.

“Everyone wants to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.” -Oprah Winfrey

Do you have any favorite sites that earn money or products from?