How will the economy affect WOH/SAH?

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-08-2003
How will the economy affect WOH/SAH?
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Wed, 02-11-2009 - 1:09pm
How do you think the economy will affect decisions by women to stay at home versus work? With so many people losing jobs, do you think more women will be forced back into a job to help out (or take over) family finances? Is SAH parenting

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iVillage Member
Registered: 08-31-2008
Wed, 03-18-2009 - 6:31pm

So you've got nothing.

The East Side is actually quite lovely this time of year and far from dreary. I'm pretty provincial now as I rarely leave my little 'burg during the school year as the kids have something everyday, but I did have dinner last weekend at the Rue De L'Espoir, which has been around forever. It was a bit more pricey than Fruit Loops, but much more affordable than Forlinis.

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Registered: 02-06-2009
Wed, 03-18-2009 - 6:41pm
I agree.
iVillage Member
Registered: 08-31-2008
Wed, 03-18-2009 - 6:41pm

Not to mention milk and produce. The local supermarkets are finally taking advantage of locally grown produce during the season.

Milk is a major loss leader at the big box stores here now. I pay half at Bjs than I would at the local Supermarket. With 2 preteen boys, I could transition to sah on the milk savings alone ;-).

iVillage Member
Registered: 02-06-2009
Wed, 03-18-2009 - 6:43pm
Why so mean?
iVillage Member
Registered: 02-06-2009
Wed, 03-18-2009 - 6:48pm
No one is making new rules, lol.
iVillage Member
Registered: 11-04-2008
Wed, 03-18-2009 - 6:49pm
Why are you so quick to assume malice?
"YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!"--Jack Nicholsen, as Colonol Nathan Jessup in "A Few Good Men"
iVillage Member
Registered: 02-06-2009
Wed, 03-18-2009 - 6:53pm

<<...where are you going to get the extra cash to put the same downpayment down on the more expensive house>>


Often that's why lots of people live in the $150,000 house for a few years.

iVillage Member
Registered: 02-06-2009
Wed, 03-18-2009 - 6:56pm
Yes, you have made that assumption even though you yourself moved up from a condo.
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Registered: 02-06-2009
Wed, 03-18-2009 - 7:14pm
Hemenways was comparable to something they might have in NY,
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Registered: 07-17-2007
Wed, 03-18-2009 - 7:17pm
What is Texas Toast?

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