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The Smart Mom's Guide to Staying Home: 65 Simple Ways to Thrive, Not Deprive, on One Income [Paperback]

Christine Walker (Author)
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Book Description

July 6, 2006

In 2002, Wendy Chamberlin resigned her post as U.S. ambassador to Pakistan stating that "There are many people who can be an ambassador . . . but nobody else can be my daughters' mother." Do you share Chamberlin's parenting philosophy? Are you among the 87% of women with a child or children under the age of 12 working outside the home who would really rather spend more time at home than away from it? Perhaps you want a greater sense of balance between your home and work lives but don't know where to start. And of course, there's the sticky issue of money‹can your family thrive without your income?

The Smart Mom's Guide to Staying Home addresses in detail one of the most common fears that often prevents parents from shifting their full-time focus from the office to home: how not to sacrifice your standard of living when going from two incomes to one. Based on the philosophy that deprivation never worked for anyone, you will learn how your family can enjoy many of the riches they currently do and still prosper without missing a beat.

With real-world, every day approaches to spending decisions, The Smart Mom's Guide to Staying Home provides 65 easy and simple ways to keep more of your family's money and make the money you have go further. From grocery shopping and eating out to fashion and feedback, The Smart Mom's Guide to Staying Home is a terrific resource for planning and achieving financial harmony, greater life balance and personal fulfillment.


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About the Author

Christine Walker spent over a decade working in politics and business-to-business sales before making the jump to stay-at-home mom. Having made this challenging transition herself, she was inspired to help other parents who wanted to spend more time with their children. Christine lives in suburban Chicago with her husband and three young children, still amazed that she was able to find time to write this book.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 102 pages
  • Publisher: Trafford Publishing (July 6, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1412007607
  • ISBN-13: 978-1412007603
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #867,029 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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2.0 out of 5 stars If you have common sense you don't need this book, March 17, 2005
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This slim book is filled with common-sense ideas on how to save money such as cut coupons, buy in bulk, eBay, rummage sales, etc. If you normally live a moderately frugal lifestyle, you won't find any new insights here. In fact, I can add a new one: #66: Don't waste $15.95 on this book.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Don't go without, get it for less!!!, February 14, 2005
This review is from: The Smart Mom's Guide to Staying Home: 65 Simple Ways to Thrive, Not Deprive, on One Income (Paperback)
The title of my review is the author's motto throughout the book. The book is short BUT full of helpful hints and information. Walker obviously knows what she is talking about, and knows what works and what doesn't when it comes to cutting back on spending. She is realistic, sometimes funny, and always to the point. By the way, despite the title, the book is in fact for anybody who would like to learn how to downsize without being a miser and still enjoying shopping!!! The Mystery Shopping suggestion is WONDERFUL. My husband has landed a LOT of assignments!
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Ideas!, April 25, 2005
This review is from: The Smart Mom's Guide to Staying Home: 65 Simple Ways to Thrive, Not Deprive, on One Income (Paperback)
I am a mom of two little girls, and, like all other mothers, am always looking for ways to save money - but with precious little time to hunt for bargains. I thought that Christine Walker's book gave some easy, creative ways to cut costs on everyday items. As the author suggested, I have gone to my local grocery store and introduced myself to the store manager. He said he is happy to help point out bargains, and told me that he wished more people would take the time to seek him out!

Also, I went to a dollar store - never had been to one before - and it was a blast. There really are everyday items to be purchased for $1 - hairspray, shampoo, candles, etc.

This book is a quick read and a lot of fun. I highly recommend it.
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