‘The New Mommy Track’

“The New Mommy Track” is a recent article in U.S. News and World Report about the growing trend of mothers who are gaining flex time in the workplace in order to meet their needs in the home. In this chart published on their site, mothers are doing what it takes to have the best of both worlds: being a home with the kids and providing income for the household.
Today I joined those ranks.
Friday was my last day at Relevant Media Group, where I worked as editorial director over their websites and publications. I was there nearly six years. With the birth of my first child, Madilyn, this summer, I prayed about an opportunity to be with her and still provide the extra income our family needs. A job opportunity arose that is allowing me to become a full-time freelancer from home. My first full-time client is the INSP Networks, which has a Christian women’s magazine called Everyday Woman. I will be editing this magazine for a monthly retainer, which allows me the flexible work hours that I need, while fulfilling a need that uses my strengths and experience. I thank God for this.
I have a friend who is a college student who watches the baby three hours a day so I’m sure to have that time uninterrupted. Then my husband comes home in the afternoon and takes over. I believe we will begin to have an unprecedented quality of life. And I’m so excited about this new season.
As you can tell with all the new posts on the site today, this also allows me to dedicate more time to this site. Check back often for tips on smart ways to spend and save. In the meantime, check out my other websites:
carandavis.com (my freelancing website)
davisbaby.wordpress.com (Madilyn’s blog)