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So I have recently discovered that I will most likely be laid off towards the end of the year. Instead of just waiting for the worst to happen, I’m going to prepare. I will share my tips on how to prepare – getting laid off.

Start polishing your resume – There will most likely be quite a bit of updating that will need to be done to your resume because let’s face it, not many people update their resumes when they currently have a job.

Run the numbers – There is nothing worst than getting laid off and realizing that you have absolutely no cash saved up and how much you will need to make the bill payments. Included in this step is checking to see what your state unemployment benefits will be. With all of the numbers set aside, create an “unemployment budget.” This will take some of the stress out, I swear.

Brainstorm alternative forms of income - You never know, this could be a blessing in disguise. Many millionaires have been made from becoming unemployed. At the very least, it will be nice not working for the man for just a little bit, right?

Plan to actually finish school - I know I’m speaking to quite a few of you out there. Get into that state of mind because this could be the wake up call that you actually need to earn that degree. The job market is getting tougher and tougher for those who don’t have a degree. Suck it up and earn it. I know I’m going to.

Start hustling your skills - Ever heard of linkedin? Start using it. There are tons of groups out there that you can utilize your networking skills to help land that next gig. Don’t try to pursue a job just for the sake of having a job. Search for your dream career, this is your time, utilize it correctly and efficiently. Employers want to know that you want the dream career, not another job/paycheck that will keep you afloat for the next few years.

That’s all I have for this post! I apologize if it is short but I write simply and to the point. Please let me know what your layoff tips are in the comment section below or shoot me a quick email! I apologize for the lack of writing recently, I have just recently moved and have no internet so this is the first chance I have been able to break away to an internet cafe to write!

So we all hate night shifts. This is how to survive and deal with night shift, from a Dad’s point of view.

My first tip is pretty easy to understand: GET SLEEP BEFORE YOU WORK. I know that many feel like they are missing out on the day but if you want to function at all, you need to get sleep. It’s always preferred to get 8 hours of sleep but I can only crank out 6 at the max then take a nap later.

When you get off of your shift, allow yourself an hour or two to decompress and relax. I usually use that to spend time with my daughter. She is always happy in the mornings and it’s great to spend some quality time with her!

Try a natural sleeping supplement. DON’T GET PRESCRIPTION SLEEPING PILLS . They will screw you up. What I have discovered that works for me is Sweet Slumber. Taking this will really help you survive the night shift ordeal.

Eat as if you are on a normal day shift. This one is tough but when you wake up, eat breakfast. It’s only natural. However, you will find yourself eating a little bit more at night. That’s okay because your body will need more fuel at first to deal with the night shift that you are on.

Coffee is your FRIEND. New research has actually shown that regular coffee, in a decent amount, can actually be good for your health. Check this out to read more about that.

Last but not least, earn the support of your family so you can rest easy. It’s never a good thing to go to sleep with no support. You will continue to wake up, wondering if it’s okay.

I hope these tips really help you all out deal with night shift! If you really start to fall asleep, get someone to punch you! It will work!

So there are tons of tips that Fathers will have if you are going to become a new Dad. I have decided to ask many of the Dad and Mom bloggers out there for their top tips for Dads! Here they are in order of the response that I received back!

(This post will be updated as I get more tips from all of the Dads and Moms out there!)

1. To calm a baby down when he’s crying, sling him over your shoulder and walk around. This “sack of rice” method worked wonders for my two kids.

2. When you see random toys for sale at the bargain bin (like 99 cent cars), buy a dozen or so and keep them in the glove compartment, your work bag, etc. Nothing like the distraction of a shiny new object when tantrums occur in inconvenient places like the bank or a nice restaurant. I used this trick when I flew with my then 2-year old son across the world. I gave him a new car every few hours. Best 10 bucks I ever spent

3. Tolerate a little bad to get the good. What I mean is, if you have to throw a mess of cheese (bad) on broccoli (good) so your kid eats some, then so be it. Better to get the good stuff in than keep the bad stuff out.

4. Laugh. It’s never as bad as you think.

5. Netflix. I discovered my favorite show Dexter when my daughter was born because she’d keep me up all night. Watching an entire series in two nights makes the sleepless nights more bearable.

- Jim www.busydadblog.com

1. Don’t expect sex from your wife a few weeks after she gives birth. Need a little more perspective than that? Imagine someone taking your nut sack and trying to separate each testicle and tuck each one behind your ears. Would you still want to get busy? I didn’t think so.

2. Invest in a good pair of ear plugs, because you’re gonna need them. And the number one reason you’re gonna need them is not because of incessant crying from your newborn. It’s to drown out the insults and exclamations of hate that will likely come from your wife’s mouth. And no, she really doesn’t think that you’re a complete and total asshat. She’s just overwhelmed, exhausted, and may I reiterate that either her cha-cha was nearly split in two or she had her stomach muscles sliced open while delivering your kid. Suck it up and take it like a man.

- Mary www.mommyologist.com

1. Coffee is a MUST. I don’t care if you don’t like coffee now. Grow some and buy a ton of coffee because it is liquid gold for both you and the mother! Want to save some cash too? Learn to drink coffee black. Everything is the best in it’s purest form, right?

2. Learn to do everything that you do now, in about half the time and at times when you might not want to do them. Either you will need to give the baby 100% of your time and energy for a lot of the day, or the baby is asleep for nap time.

3. Sleep when the baby is asleep! I cannot stress this enough! My Wife has not perfected this yet. Sleep is a precious thing and when the baby is asleep, that’s your signal that you should be asleep too.

4. To go along with what Jim said about Netflix, it is a great tool for the baby too! I know not many movies are on there for adults but there are TONS of kids shows. I couldn’t believe how many episodes of Sesame Street were on there. Spend the $8/month. It’s worth it.

- Craig www.daddysbroke.com

That’s it everyone! Sorry I couldn’t bring you more tips from other bloggers out there. The other bloggers that I emailed probably thought I was spam or such a newbie on the block, that they didn’t want to waste the time. If I get any more tips from them in my email, I will update this post as I get them.

Don’t be afraid to e-mail me with questions that you have when it comes to being a new Dad. If you have question about being a new Mom, go ahead and ask my wife at www.chillmommy.com She will help you out greatly!

Have a great day everyone!

So I have decided to make a little blog article about couponing! I have never done before today and it works! Here is my starting out guide!

First – Here are some great resources to find great deals and amazing coupons!

The Money Saving Mom blog and the Krazy Coupon Lady blog also give you many tips on how to coupon and when it’s the right time to use coupons!

Second – Check out the store couponing policy. They constantly change. If you google the store name and coupon policy, you should be able to find their policy online.

Third – ORGANIZE!!! I can’t stress this enough. Buy a specific binder just for your coupons and organize them appropriately. I’ve printed out quite a few and I’m already starting to few overwhelmed.

With today’s economy, it almost seems impossible to go out on a vacation. I’m here to tell you that it’s possible! Here is how you can save hundreds of dollars on vacation…

Whenever you are looking for your next vacation destination, start looking for hotels that have small kitchens in them. These are typically called “extended stay” hotels. Condominiums or house rentals work as well. You would be surprised of how comparable the rates are to regular hotels. The best thing about getting a “extended stay” hotel or condo/house rental is the fact that they all have a kitchen. The great thing about having a kitchen is that you can BUY YOUR OWN GROCERIES AND SAVE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS!

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How to prepare – Getting laid off

So I have recently discovered that I will most likely be laid off towards the end of the year. Instead of just waiting for the worst to happen, I’m going to prepare. I will share my tips on how to prepare – getting laid off.

How to to survive and deal with night shift

So we all hate night shifts. This is how to survive and deal with night shift, from a Dad’s point of view.

I hope these tips really help you all out deal with night shift! If you really start to fall asleep, get someone to punch you! It will work!

Tips for new Dads from other Dad and Mom Bloggers!

So there are tons of tips that Fathers will have if you are going to become a new Dad. I have decided to ask many of the Dad and Mom bloggers out there for their top tips for Dads! Here they are in order of the response that I received back!

(This post will be updated as I get more tips from all of the Dads and Moms out there!)

Don’t be afraid to e-mail me with questions that you have when it comes to being a new Dad. If you have question about being a new Mom, go ahead and ask my wife at www.chillmommy.com She will help you out greatly!

Have a great day everyone!

Couponing for beginners!

So I have decided to make a little blog article about couponing! I have never done before today and it works! Here is my starting out guide!

First – Here are some great resources to find great deals and amazing coupons!

Second – Check out the store couponing policy. They constantly change. If you google the store name and coupon policy, you should be able to find their policy online.

Third – ORGANIZE!!! I can’t stress this enough. Buy a specific binder just for your coupons and organize them appropriately. I’ve printed out quite a few and I’m already starting to few overwhelmed.

There you go! 3 quick and easy tips for couponing for beginners! I will let you know how much we save when we go shopping next!

Best money saving tip for vacations

With today’s economy, it almost seems impossible to go out on a vacation. I’m here to tell you that it’s possible! Here is how you can save hundreds of dollars on vacation…

Don’t fall for having to buy an overpriced hotel room and have to pay for every meal! Go grocery shopping! If you want to treat yourself…go out to dinner once or twice.

EASY PEASY

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