The Momstown Guide to Getting It All: A Life Makeover For Stay-At-Home Moms

by Mary Goulet, Heather Reider

The hosts of the hit internet radio show MomsTown offer insights, resources, and motivation to help stay-at-home moms set and achieve their personal goals for a more satisfying life ore and more women are taking a break from their careers to devote time to being a mom. But as some women find, going from cleaning out the inbox to cleaning up the toy box can be a bit of a shocking transition. That's where The MomsTown Guide to Getting It All comes in. Internet radio hosts Mary Goulet and Heather Reider have been lifesavers to many stay-at-home moms, providing friendship, community, and motivation to women who might otherwise have felt marginalized. The MomsTown philosophy reminds moms that they can make their dreams come true without sacrificing family life in just ten weeks!

Genres: Parenting, Self Help

288 pages, Paperback

First published August 3, 2005

Reviews

[Mkhalpern · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book, but did not finish.

[Amy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Well, I'll say this ... this is one of those books where you should just "take what you want and leave the rest." Some may find some useful tips, some may not - to each her own.

In my case, I've been at home for a decade and a half already, so I didn't find the kind of tips I was looking for. Much of what I read seemed stereotypical in nature, and not unlike what I've read in a multitude of other places over the years.

Back to the library it goes ...

[Christina · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had the impression this book was about starting a business from home, but it's not. It's really a catch all guide (to do lists, exercise, eating healthy, finding like minded friends) to sprucing up your life when you are at home with the kids. It's from 2005 and actually a bit dated- I laughed out loud at the suggestion to "surf the net instead of wasting time watching tv" and "set up an email account!". I ended up skimming most of the book looking for any sections that might interest me. I will say the book is very complete but in general just needs an update.

I did check out the authors' website, www.momstown.com, which says "helping entreprenurial moms make money" (so I didn't just imagine this book might be about starting a business?) and there is a newer book listed, "It's All About You". No, I don't think it is all about me, and I'm not intrigued enough to even check it out.

[justbeingarlyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this book way back in 2007 - it was of the many books I read post-delivery of my second daughter. Can't recall much now but I still hv 'The G.A.L. (Get A Life) Commitment' - nicely handwritten in my journal. - Must've moved me so much for me to take my time & get that all written!

Looking back now in 2013 (6 years later), I'm back to be a SAHM & knew now how I've come back to take this SAHM ver. 2.0 to another level - cos I've had a pretty good start back then.. Looking fwd to all the joy ahead of me now :)

[Kristina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually read this book when I was pregnant. I really liked the message it gives about not losing yourself and the importance of taking care of yourself first so you will be better able to care for your kids. I found it to be an encouraging read.

[Tara · Rating 1 out of 5]

I didn't really learn much from this book.

[Kenna · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like this book, it had some good tips.

[Tiffani · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a great book for stay-at-home moms! Great advice!

[Robin Desousa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've started reading this book three times, and I've done the program 1/2 way through but you really do need a buddy to keep you on the task. My stay at home life got in the way.

[Catherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was uplifting and motivating to me. I found the challenges to be worth while and while I didn't agree with all of it, it was still worth my time.

[Kristi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am re-reading this wonderful book. It has some great, realistic tips.