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A (Mostly) Stay-at-Home-Mom
Welcome to A (Mostly) Stay-at-Home Mom, where I share insights about finance and family. I'm Charmaine-- a wife, mom, writer and obsessive home baker, and I hit record each week to share about adding to household income as a busy mom.
We'll laugh, we'll cry, we'll discuss strategies for navigating both the home economy and the world economy hand in hand. Braiding each other's hair not included (yet).
Looking for more? I've got a ton of resources, including blog posts to match each of the podcast episodes, on my website: https://bycharmaine.com/
So glad you're here.
Episodes
20 episodes
Is Writing and Self-Publishing a Good Side Gig for Moms?
In today's episode, Charmaine dives into the details of writing and publishing books. She gives her experiences and advice on writing online and self-publishing on Amazon KDP specifically.Click
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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21:44
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Crafting for Cash: Is a Handmade Business Worth It?
Have you ever looked at your baked creations or crafted items and thought, "I could sell these"? Before you leap from passionate hobbyist to small business owner, this candid deep-dive into the realities of handmade businesses might save you ti...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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39:02
5 Amish & Mennonite Mama Side Job Ideas
Hey, mamas!What if the secret to balancing motherhood and money-making was hidden in plain sight among America's most traditional communities? Drawing from my Mennonite upbringing and connections with Amish relatives, I reveal how these ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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20:42
Nobody Talks About This: The Mental Load of Decision Making and Managing Home Products
Hey there, mamas!Let's talk about stuff.Managing household products (aka stuff) and making purchasing decisions creates an invisible mental burden for moms that depletes our energy. We're wrestling with unprec...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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30:08
When Motherhood Doesn't Go As Planned
Welcome to Episode 3 of Season 2 of the (Mostly) Stay-at-Home-Mom podcast! Today we tackle a hard but necessary topic: the detours of motherhood.Motherhood rarely follows our carefully laid plans, but there's hope in finding community an...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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12:32
From Classroom to Motherhood to YouTube: A Teacher's Journey
Have you ever wondered what life looks like when a passionate educator becomes a full-time mom who still loves teaching?Our guest, math instruction YouTuber Ms. Beutl, takes us through her diverse teaching journey—from kindergarten clas...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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19:26
Your Guide to a Gentle Postpartum: Simple, Realistic Tips for Moms-to-Be
Navigating the postpartum period can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and downright chaotic — but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, I share simple, realistic tips that helped me not only survive but heal and restore during those ea...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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22:27
Save Your Money (and Sanity!) This Christmas
In this special wintertime episode, Charmaine gets behind the mic once again to share actionable tips for a sustainable holiday season as a busy mom. She shares creative ways to celebrate loved ones on a budget and ensure that holiday season sc...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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18:15
5 Key Levers for Financial Freedom: Mom Edition
Hey, listeners! In this episode, Charmaine discusses actionable strategies for financial freedom, specifically designed for moms, in the season one finale of the (Mostly) Stay-at-Home Mom podcast. She reveals the concept of leverag...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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27:56
Real Talk: Marriage After Kids
Balancing marriage, parenthood, and financial goals can feel like a juggling act, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. In this episode of A (Mostly) Stay-at-Home Mom podcast, Charmaine reflects on how new stages in family life h...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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21:48
Unlocking the Secrets to Marketing Efficiency
Are there any secrets to actually promoting a small business as a solopreneur without burning out? Tune in as Charmaine wraps up the Marketing for Small Business mini-series with a cache of strategies to help you identify when your marketing is...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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19:50
Avoiding Burnout in Small Business: Marketing for Small Business #2
In the second episode of the Marketing for Small Business series, Charmaine explores the next phase of marketing a solopreneur endeavor. It can be tough, but not impossible! Learn the critical importance of starting with just one m...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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20:32
How to Start Marketing Your Small Business
This episode is the first in a miniseries covering marketing for your small business. In this episode, Charmaine gives realistic, actionable tips for starting out the promotional side of your business without getting too overwhelmed or navigati...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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26:50
Skills: A Simple Inflation Hedge No One Talks About
Economic conditions are getting harder to navigate, especially for us moms juggling the needs of our families. Find out from your host, Charmaine, side hustler and armchair economist, a super-simple inflation hedge you can get started on RIGHT ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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14:08
5 Ultimate Household Hacks for Busy Seasons
Hey, there! In this episode, Charmaine goes into detail about how she navigates particularly packed-full life seasons. She divulges her 5 best "hacks" or strategies for those busy times. This episode even includes instructions for getting a fre...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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12:27
NOT a Supermom: Things I Don't Do
In this no-holds-barred confessional episode, Charmaine dives into all of the things she DOESN'T get done as a busy mom, wife, and part-time employee, as well as the current Internet culture that feeds us a regular diet of (seeming) Supermoms. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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19:16
Best Job Ideas for Busy SAHMs
Here's where I share my top part-time job ideas for busy (mostly) stay-at-home moms-- have you thought of some of these?
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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22:42
An Honest Look at Part-Time Jobs for Moms
In this episode, Charmaine shares her personal experience in 5+ part-time jobs as a mom. She shares the good, the bad, and the just plain not-worth-it. This episode is perfect for moms who are interested in side jobs but need some ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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