The Stay-at-Home Survival Guide has been getting good buzz. Here's what some reviewers and bloggers have had to say.
"Becoming a Stay-at-Home mother shifts your entire world, and Melissa Stanton gets it. This intelligent, sensible, hands-on guide will help at-home moms navigate the rocky waters of time, money, self-image, self-esteem, sex, friendship, and everything else." — Ericka Lutz, author of On the Go With Baby
"This book is wonderful, with chapters like Money Matters, Sex and the Stressed Out Stay-at-Home-Mom and Motherhood: Who’s the Expert? A must read for all Stay At Home Moms." — livelaughblog.com
"I seriously cannot gush enough about this book ... And as much as the book says it is for stay-at-home moms, there is a ton of info that is JUST as valuable to a working mom." — bethanyhiitola.com
"If you are already in the
trenches, or just trying to make the tough choice [about staying home or not], this book provides a
wealth of good advice and factors to evaluate." — Alexis Turner, TheWellReadMom.blogspot.com
"I started reading this book ... and those were my feelings she was writing about! ... This sentence really stood out to me: 'If there's one thing I hope women will learn from this book, it's that it is okay to sometimes not love being a Stay-at-Home mom.' Just reading that one sentence was like a weight lifted off my shoulders." — Big Blueberry Eyes at Mother-Talk.com
"Melissa Stanton is great at being honest about the issues associated with being a stay-at-home mom, but also encouraging that you are not alone... I loved her style because even when she is encouraging, she doesn't come across as a high school cheerleader on speed! She is practical and honest, which is refreshing."— MyGeekVoice.com
"Stay-at-home mommas now have an excellent new book to help guide and educate them on their path.... The day of a stay-at-home mom is not glamorized (thank god), politicized, or judged. I'd recommend this book to moms new to the stay-at-home routine, as well as to those mommies who have been at if for years... And best for busy mommies: It is a quick and enjoyable read." — Heather Laird, MamaLit.com
"Every time I get the urge to punch someone for saying, 'You don't know how lucky you are to be able to stay home,' I think I'll pick up this book instead." — Book Haven at Mother-Talk.com
"I highly recommend this book to all stay-at-home moms, dads, or those who just want to understand what it's like to be in our shoes. You'll feel an instant camaraderie with Stanton and the moms who share their experiences in the book. And what stay-at-home mom couldn't use a little camaraderie?" — So a Blonde Walks Into a Review at Mother-Talk.com
"Stanton addresses the real issues that affect stay-at-home parents." — Dancing Meatballs-Philadelphia
"The Stay-at-Home Survival Guide
has advice on everything from dealing with money matters to keeping up
with housework to babyproofing on-the-cheap." [5 Stars out of 5!]— thebump.com
"A terrific resource ... [with] plenty of practical advice." — Washington Parent
"The Stay-at-Home Survival Guide has been pivotal for me in the way I view my role as a stay-at-home mom in my own family and in my society." — Beth, blogger at totalmomhaircut.com
"The Guide is a wonderful resource for stay-at-home moms, and it will definitely be added to my list of book recommendations I give to pregnant friends. The topics are well-organized, made for the mom that only has snippets of reading time... And the next time I meet a 'life is perfect, I'm blissfully happy' SAHM, I won't feel overburdened by guilt for thinking I'm a terrible mother."— nyssaneala.blogspot.com
"It's nice to have a non-preachy, non-patronizing resource to consult when you feel like you're being stretched too thin.... The Stay-at-Home Survival Guide is kind of like a What to Expect ... for Stay-at-Home Moms. [It's a] book I expect to reach for whenever I feel like locking myself in a bathroom to get away from a sassy four year old." — superdumbsupervillian.blogspot.com
"There are a couple books I recommend without reservation, and this is one of them." — askmoxie.org
"The Stay-at-Home Survival Guide is full of practical insights from the author, and the many real-life women she interviewed. Topics covered include the ups and downs of stay-at-home motherhood, mothering multiple children, and en especially beneficial chapter on finances." — The Proverbial Housewife
"The Stay-at-Home Survival Guide is, in my view, a must-have for every stay-at-home parent. Melissa Stanton doles out generous amounts of compassion (because stay-at-home parenting is HARD!) along with sensible, creative advice." —alovelyproblemtohave.blogspot.com
"Among the things that I wish I'd had when I started having kids [20 years ago] ... maternity clothes that worked with the bulge and not against it, effective generic diapers, and Melissa Stanton's book, The Stay-at-Home Survival Guide. This book rocks! " — Kellie Davis, Anchorage Family Examiner
"An excellent resource for new and seasoned stay-at-home mothers as well
as a women who is considering this option. In fact, this would make a
great gift for any new mom" — BookingMama.Blogspot.com
"The Stay-at-Home Survival Guide by Melissa Stanton provided some very interesting food for thought. I initially thought it was going to be more of a story-sharing, let's all bond over how hard this job can be, feel good kind of book, but it proved to be more than that." — TheWellReadMom.Blogspot.com
The Stay-at-Home Survival Guide has been recommended by several readers and personal finance bloggers for the comprehensiveness of its financial chapter, "Money Matters."
For more reviews, click on the Reader Reviews link (above) and visit Amazon.com,
