The Walmart gift cards and information have been provided by P&G.
As soon as people hear that I work from home they almost always say, I wish I could work from home. It would be so much easier. I smile and say, yes I love it. But here is the thing. Working from home is actually a lot harder than you think.
Unexpected Visitors: First of all, people show up unannounced because you are home. And you get asked to do this and that for people, again, because you are home. Not that I mind seeing them or helping out but, would you show up at someone’s job, evne on their break to chat. No you most likely would not, because they have work to do.
Obnoxious Officemates: Have you ever tried to concentrate on something, it doesn’t matter how small, and the kids are bickering in the other room, because “I don’t want to watch this”, “That is my doll” “But I wanted to play with the trucks” . I swear every single time I get in a good flow, someone starts to fight or yell, or something falls from somewhere very high and I have to wait and listen for “Oh no!” or the cries. With my kids, I am never really sure which one it will be.
Sleep: When you have a regular job, you go in a certain time, usually not before the sun has come up, and you leave at a normal time, usually around dinner. Then you are done for the day. not when you work from home, at least not with my work. I am up by 6 and stumble half asleep to my computer, prying my eyes open. I get some work done before the kids get up. I try really hard not to work with the kids are home unless they are busy doing other things (See point above) or if they are sleeping. I would just rather spend time with them. Plus, it saves my sanity. Then after the kids are in bed, I am back in the office. Until late. I mean, really late. If I am off the computer by midnight, it is a good night. But notice if on a good night I am asleep after 12, and up by 6, that is not a lot of time to get in sleep.
Being a Mom: See, like all of the other parents out there, my kids are first and fore most. So we spend time together and we play. I am a coach for cheerleading. There are doctor appointments, and hair cuts. Clothes shopping and school projects. We have gymnastics and tumbling lessons and Just all the things that the kids need and do. This means, more time running and just being busy.
So, what does this all mean. It means, when my husband comes into the living room and I am working, with 4 hours of sleep and he says, of yeah we need Tide, or he comes in and says Willow used all the Charmin as clouds for her Hello Kitty doll to jump on, I swear I use to get that twitch. You know, the I am going to lose my mind on you if you ask me to attempt to fit the going to the store into my day. But I have learned. I stay calm and open a new browser screen on my computer, or open my phone and take a breathe.
I use Walmart.com or the Walmart app on my phone to order all of the household items we need. That means, I can keep everything in stock, and save that last bit of sanity that I have. Since it is Walmart, I get the great prices that I love. And with an order of $50 or more, the shipping is free. It comes straight to my house, no added cost, and no more attempting to run to the store in between activities.
Do you shop online? How does it make your life easier?
valmg @ Mom Knows It All
The worst thing about working from home is the people that refuse to accept what you do is work!
Debi
OH yes. That one drives me batty.
Amy
Lol at the Charmin used as Hello Kitty clouds. We love to shop online too!
Liz Mays
I’ve ordered bunches of household supplies from Walmart.com too. With the free shipping at $50, it makes it totally worthwhile.
Amber Edwards
Can I just say AMEN to everything? I work at home and it’s rewarding that I can be here. But a new kind of struggle. They don’t understand that I’m not just FREE to do whatever; whenever. Sure I have freedom to schedule things but I still have to get the amount of work done or I can’t have “time off”. And I sure wish I could say “hey end of day I’m done”. But that doesn’t work. I still have to work after the kids go to bed. As well as get the “housework” done too.
Yes, I shop online ALL the time. I didn’t know there was a Walmart app. that will be a lifesaver!
Debi
That is it exactly!
Stacie
Shopping online is just so convenient. Maybe too convenient! ha!
Jenna Wood
I shop online for everything from tech to toilet paper. I especially love when I can setup automatic reordering and delivery, I’ll have to check out the Walmart app!
Robin (Masshole Mommy)
I shop online a lot, too. Not for clothes because I like to try them on, but for many other things.
Debi
You are right about that one. I have to try the clothes on. I feel like I am always between sizes and what fits in on style doesn’t in another style
Daisy
I often work from home and know the challenges. I find it challenging, but it has gotten easier with time for me.
Janel
My hubby doesn’t get it at all. He think I got to “work” all day long — HA! I *tried* to work all day long and didn’t get much of anything accomplished between meals, playtime, and millions of distractions from every direction.
Debi
Exactly.It isn’t like we get to shut the door and leave the rest of the house out. I think that is a hard thing for people to understand.
Pam
I always shop online when I can. It definitely saves time and lets me get things done.
Jen Temcio @dapperhouse
DANG! I forgot about using that Walmart app! Thanks for reminding me! I work from home too and it stinks when people assume that you are just available anytime because you are at home!!!
Shauna
I shop from home so very much… I just don’t have time to get the kids in the car, get to the store, shop, and then stand in line to pay. Shopping from home is so much easier
Ben @ Cheap is the New Classy
My girlfriend does all our household shopping with Walmart. It’s great. The shipping is free, and we never have to go to the store. That’s awesome.
Jennifer
I hate going out to shop. That’s why I love shopping online at Walmart. I get everything I need shipped to me, and no shipping fee! WOOT!
Dawn
Walmart is awesome. I get all my stuff online, and they ship it to me for free!
Mama to 5 BLessings
Wow that sounds like a very resourceful app! Great way to keep organized too!
Carlee C
I do shop online a lot because with 3 kids it is a challenge to go out shopping for certain items. I prefer to shop alone especially if I need to focus.
Shelley Zurek
I shop online for the convenience and the prices. I also love I don’t have to waste gas which can really add tot the price of your goods.
Lori Pace
I hear ya on the work from home part! I also prefer to shop online for many of the reasons you listed here.
Nicole B
first of all, using Charmin to make clouds is the cutest thing I have heard all day. I don’t have little girls so my little boys are usually making a mess with the Charmin. Haha I love online shopping it makes my life so much easier.
Debi
Don’t worry. My girls make just as much of a mess as my boys do.
Tammi @ My Organized Chaos
I shop at Walmart form home often – not taking 3 kids with me is a blessing. A huge blessing!!!
Ann Bacciaglia
I love shopping online and plan to do much of my Christmas shopping online this year. The prices are great and you have to love the convenience!
Kelsey Apley
I love to shop online as well. It makes everything pretty easy, no need to getting out, just a few clicks and I got items I need!
brett
obnoxious INDEED! and they are demanding. always wanting food LOL
i’m hoping with 3 kids in school full time i can mAKE office hours during school hours and stick to them.
Debi
I am hoping to get better office hours too.