Ten Must-See Websites for Busy Working Moms
Career Mothers Get Help with Care Giving, Clothing, Meals and More
Jan 23, 2009
Most working moms don’t have a lot of time to hunt for information or search for special deals on products or services, yet what they need most is quick, easy reference information, discounts on the products they use everyday, and access to services that can make their life oh-so-much better. For all those busy working moms, here are ten must-see websites that offer free, low cost or discount products and services to make life more manageable.
Care Giving Websites
Sittercity.com – For every mother that has needed someone to step in and help out – say, another mother – here is a source that should not be overlooked. Sittercity.com offers access to over 100,000 sitters – baby, house, pet – as well as other service providers such as tutors. Sitters go through a four-part screening process and complete background check before they are included for parent’s consideration.
DrGreene.com (no www) – As a practicing pediatrician, father of four and book author, Dr. Alan Greene is the pediatric expert for Yahoo! and the mastermind behind DrGreene.com. While there are a lot of medical websites on the Internet, this one is special because it is devoted to child care and separated into different sections for various age groups. Research information, post questions and even chat with the doctor online at pre-arranged times during the month.
Clothing Websites
HauteLook.com – Working women (mom or not) need to look and feel great. That’s why hautelook.com was born. This website is free to join and provides its members with an exclusive opportunity to purchase premium brands directly and a substantial savings; in some cases up to 75 percent off retail prices. Members receive an invitation announcing the brand name and sale date. Then those who are interested view the items available and buy what they like all from the comfort of their own home (or office).
BunnyCreek.com – Founder Sheri Stinchcomb-Sharp set out to create an Internet-only website that offers affordable children’s clothing – as well as other gift and room décor products – at extremely reasonable prices. She calls it “Where Adorable is Affordable.” Bunnycreek.com focuses on traditional everyday wear rather than trendy clothing, all for newborns up to size 7. There is even a clearance section and a bargain outlet.
Meal Planning Sites
DinnerPlanner.com – Dinnerplanner.com helps create a weekly dinner menu complete with a shopping list for only $15 for a three-month subscription. Members choose from a list of recipes and dinnerplanner.com prepares a list of ingredients. It not only helps busy working moms to prepare healthy and creative dinners, but it develops the grocery list. In addition, there are helpful articles, grocery coupons, and great tips (such as How to Can Tomatoes.)
RecipeSource.com – For all the busy working moms who are looking for a special recipe or who are interested in trying something new for dinner, check out recipesource.com. Arranged by ethnic cuisine as well as types of dishes (including restricted or special diets), this website has thousands of recipes busy working moms and their families can enjoy for meals to come. All for free.
Money Saving Ideas
MommyAuctions.com – How many busy working moms have wanted to turn their children’s outgrown clothing or other items into cash but not wanted to deal with the crowds at eBay or take the time to organize a weekend garage sale? Mommyauctions.com is eBay for mothers. Members can buy, sell and trade new and used goods to other moms without the insanity and confusion. Plus it’s a targeted audience and there is no cost until the sale is made. Then there is an “end of auction” fee.
MommyLinks.com – For busy working mothers who are looking for discounts on some of their favorite products, here is a site that shouldn’t be missed. MommyLinks.com has an entire page dedicated to a variety of sources for free giveaways and discount coupons that can be used on products that many working moms would buy anyway. Not just a single link with a bunch of discounts or coupons that might never be utilized or websites that require people to pay to play, instead mommylinks.com offers only the free coupon websites. Why pay full-price when there are coupons!
Stretcher.com – Sign up for a free weekly e-newsletter with money saving ideas and tips gathered from readers all over the world or visit the stretcher.com website to see all the useful information they provide. They offer articles, blogs, links and opportunities to share stories. From tips on taxes to tips on how to get organized, there is a lot of useful information here. And for those who have specific questions, check out the community forum.
Product Recommendations
SavvyMommy.com – In 2002 when SavvyMommy mastermind Victoria Pericon was pregnant with her daughter Natalie, she started looking for quality maternity and baby products. Her website goal is to pass along to other parents what she and her children have learned first-hand regarding the quality of products and services they have personally used. In addition to the reviews there are special features, contests as well as Victoria’s blog.
There are a ton of websites out there, but it can be mind-numbing to surf through them all. These ten offer some of the most practical solutions and most useful information for busy working moms.
