Who says everyone can't make money? Well, I guess not many people, but many of us seem to believe we can't. Making a lot of money is for "someone else," right? Not really, no. There are successful moms climbing to the corner office and successful moms working for themselves.
As moms, we want more of our own time, whatever that means for us. For some, it's more time at the movies or with friends, for others it's more time with kids and not worrying about money. Whatever money and freedom mean to you, we say go for it.
There are many approaches, and we work to cover as many as we can. We love examples like Stephenie Meyer or J.K. Rowling, but mom authors aren't the only ones bringing home the bacon. While we grow as women and as moms, it's important to take the time to create our own space and our own "work." In this section we present our ideas for doing just that.
Featured Articles:
Making Work "Work" For You
Wouldn't life be a whole lot more meaningful if you could enjoy the work you get paid to do?
It's Only A Penny
Money is the most powerful tool that we have at our disposal at this time, and I want to make sure my kids know now to use it...
When I Grow Up...
Another friend of mine pointed out that the word MOTHERHOOD implies something more than a career. We don't call it lawyerhood or architecthood. To me motherhood — just seems bigger somehow....
America's Cheapest Family Gets You Right on the Money
Your guide to living better, spending less, and cashing in on your dreams...
Growth Spurts - "Did That Hurt?"
The metaphor of planting something and having it struggle through the dirt to yield color and beauty months later rings true in life. I realize now I needed to live a creative life as an actor and a writer in order to bring my offering back to the business world...
Interview With Simply Modern Mom
Simply Modern Mom began as a place for me to keep track of my craft and home projects. But as time progressed, I realized modern moms, myself included, wanted life simplified...
Top 10 Things I Have Been Thinking About While Writing My Imaginary Will
It's truly insane to have a need to choose whether you should go back to work after twelve weeks or sacrifice your hard won career to stay home...
Good Job, Bad Trap
We need work that lends itself to the lifestyle we want instead of a job that forces us into survival mode: tolerating Monday through Friday and spending the weekend detoxifying emotionally and mentally...
Negotiation Lessons for Moms and Mom Entrepreneurs
If you are like me you probably negotiate more times in a day than you can count. Often negotiations feel like a lose-win or a lose-lose deal, but they don’t have to...
Moms Making Cents
I may do my due diligence for big-budget items, but my day-to-day spending does not receive the same attention. So, I decided to shop consciously with ideas that made sense and cents to my family budget...
What about the pride of ownership that comes when we are finally able to acquire our dreams by our own means?...
Interview with One Hour Parties
The company was started in Leanne's basement...she was able to sit down with me and talk about what it's like running a business and now a successful franchise across the country, while being a mom...
Professional Network Top 10
In this labor market, having a strong network is critical to your professional survival. This article focuses on WHO should be in your network...
How To Set Up The Perfect Home Office
Those of us working from home have our own set of challenges to deal with...separate your home life from your work life...
How To Get Promoted - Part 2
Myth: If I do it all myself, I’ll get all the recognition. * Truth: You may get the credit, but not the promotion...
How To Get Promoted - Part 1
Whenever a crisis arises…it’s the folks that have mastered the ability to coordinate...that get promoted. Brilliant women understand the value of delegating...
Entrepreneurial Endeavors
As a single mom about to start my own business, I didn’t wake up one day and decide I wanted to be the head of a very successful company. But my passion for bread making and a family recipe... turned it into just that...
Is Your Ambition On Pause?
Despite the hard work I put in, I still found myself in a job that was unfulfilling and that failed to provide the challenge and opportunity I sought after. I wanted more; I knew that – I just had no clue of how to get it…
I Saw The Signs, Part Two
The decision was bittersweet. I felt free. I felt sad. I was scared out of my mind. A million different reasons led me to the crossroads. A gut feeling told me to trust myself and take a leap of faith...
Green Garage: Getting Your Garage Winter-Ready
These days, garages double as laundry rooms, workshops, play areas and even as niches for pets. The garage has become an extension of the family's living space...
The World Will Be Saved By The Western Woman
Mothers are the source of life — and boy do we know how to manage it...
I Saw The Signs
"I have children and I have my work. And it's not easy. I used to think I could have it all. Now I realize I have to make choices."
Interview with Carol Evans
A mutual friend...gave me Carol's book, 
Six Ways to Create Holistic Success in Your Life and Work
I found myself worrying about work when I should be focusing on myself and my family...
Do You Know Why Your Company Exists
In order to create a thriving business, you must have clear mission and vision statements...
Financial Planners: Asking for Help
The simple fact is, when dealing with such an emotional topic as money, the scariest thing is to ask for help. So, let’s start from the beginning: asking for help...
Interview with Dawn from PartyBluPrints
I think PartyBluPrints is...very useful to all of us who are so busy we don't know how to plan the next hour, let alone put together a great dinner for friends…
Do You Know Where Your Money Is? Yeah, Me Neither.
I can’t tell you how uncomfortable it is not to know exactly where my dollars are...
An Interview with Susan Branch
I was so grateful (and even a little bit nervous) when she agreed to an interview for the site...
Kate's Cookies
These are some pretty incredible homemade cookies — find inspiration to start your own business...
The Feminine Economy
We are the backbone of the economy, you and I. Women make 80% of all financial decisions in this country...
Susan Boyle's Moment
She stands there in the face of snickers, doubt, mockery, cynicism and her own nerves...and she sings anyway...
An Interview with Deborah
Checkout this mom who has a very successful and incredibly charming children's bookstore...
Moment of Gratitude
...“having” to run to the grocery store to select from our luxurious selection of incredible fresh food and having our biggest concern be that we haven’t had a haircut...
Stuck, But Empowered
...I’m not proud of this money...
Getting Started. If I Had A Million Dollars...
I’m still just as clueless. I just have less time in my day to think about it...
Great Courses
We've looked at some great courses out there that can help you figure out what you love...
Starting a Business
The American Dream is anything you make it. What makes it American is your freedom to pursue it...
An Interview with Jill
Find out more about Jill and her awesome t-shirts!
Let's Get Thrifty
I don't know ... until I've a) run out of places to put things and b) wonder why I'm not saving more...
Being Thankful Now for The "Not Yets"
Wouldn't it just be easier if xyz just dropped into my life with zero effort?!?...
Great Books
Check out these books that will help you think outside the cubicle...
An Interview with Jenni & Christine
I had the great opportunity of getting to sit down and talk to two (yes, two!) entrepreneurial moms at the same time...
First Steps in Business
So you have this great idea for a business...except now what do you do?
Series: I Quit My Job During the Worst
I have an idea of something that is missing, something that will make people happy, and I want to make it happen...
Making Work "Work" For You
Wouldn't life be a whole lot more meaningful if you could enjoy the work you get paid to do?
It's Only A Penny
Money is the most powerful tool that we have at our disposal at this time, and I want to make sure my kids know now to use it...
When I Grow Up...
MOTHERHOOD implies something more than a career. We don't call it lawyerhood or architecthood. To me motherhood — just seems bigger somehow....
America's Cheapest Family Gets You Right on the Money
Your guide to living better, spending less, and cashing in on your dreams...
Growth Spurts - "Did That Hurt?"
I realize now I needed to live a creative life as an actor and a writer in order to bring my offering back to the business world...
Moms Making Cents
I may do my due diligence for big-budget items, but my day-to-day spending does not receive the same attention...
The World Will Be Saved By The Western Woman
Mothers are the source of life — and boy do we know how to manage it...
I Saw The Signs
"I have children and I have my work. And it's not easy. I used to think I could have it all. Now I realize I have to make choices."
Do You Know Where Your Money Is? Yeah, Me Neither.
I can't tell you how uncomfortable it is not to know exactly where my dollars are...
