Posted on Craigslist and got two hits immediately. I'm thankful for the ability to help people with something I love so much AND for the ability to get paid for it!

Technically, this is my fourth concurrent job. Right now, I:
Babysit
Work in an afterschool program
Work for a company that teaches engineering through LEGO
Tutor math

DH is up and running with his lawncare business, so hopefully all of this will be enough to get us through.

PS - I'm also very interested in taking H&R Block's tax prep course later in the year so hopefully I'll add that to the bag of tricks for next year. I think times like this call for flexibility.

Work again (afterschool enrichment program at a local middle school).

Remember that we're laid-off right now, and DH is starting a lawn care business. So I've no money to spend on the many fun concoctions I love to do at work with my kids. So I've submitted a list, received approval, for supplies I need. Head Honcho Lady (HHL) promises she'll buy our supplies (does not want me to purchase and then reimburse me for reasons unknown to me - I've already tried that route).

HHL has not delivered. The kids are getting a little tired of empty promises and so am I.

It doesn't stop there, oh no. I'm supposed to be teaching the Home Ec. portion of the enrichment program. So we're into week 5 and I STILL don't have the Home Ec. room at my disposal. HHL has spoken to the principal, who just needs to speak to the Home Ec. teacher. Principal is on-board to let us use it. We (the kids, really) have written a proposal/petition and handed it over to HHL to give to principal (trying to nudge principal and let her know we'll take care of the facility). Went to HHL's office and there the petition sat on her desk. She saw it and quickly moved it, thinking I hadn't seen it yet.

I'm about to pull my hair out! I am running out of ideas on how to work around this problem. Any suggestions?

In this pt job I have, I am the enrichment instructor in charge of Home Economics. I assume I was given this position because I've been a SAHM for 6 years so what else could I possibly do? Do you hear my sarcasm coming at you through your screen right now?

Anyway, I just LOVE science! So I have tortured my kids with thermodynamics (made ice cream), Civil Engineering (made asphalt cookies, complete with binder and aggregate), and now we will contemplate the invisible world of Electromagnetic Waves (yummy Rice Krispie treats).

They will NOT classify me as June Cleaver! (BTW, I love being a SAHM and hope I will be able to do it again soon). But until then... stick it, Martha.

It is important to me to teach my kids how to save and spend responsibly. Since the lay-off, we suspended allowance. Recently, and of his own accord, DS called his grandparents to ask if he could come over and work for an allowance from them.

Yesterday was his (and oldest DDs) first job. DS worked hard! DD worked a little (apparently we need to work with her more). DS received $15, DD received $5. When asked what he'll do with the money, DS replies "I want to put it in my bank account." My heart skipped a beat!

DS is 6 years old, DD is 5. They're on the right track!

I used to love playing with LEGOs, and my kids now play with them. A lot of fun! Recently, I applied for a job where you go into schools and build LEGO robots with kids. Can you imagine?!? That coincides perfectly with what I did in college (Manufacturing... robotics classes, specifically) and what I did as a kid.

So...

I received an e-mail today asking when the HR rep could call, and a list of available classes to teach in my area. Holy Cow! I am overjoyed! It fits perfectly into my schedule with the other job and with my kids' schedules. Wish me luck on this one!