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Reflections on Being a SAHM vs Corporate Mom: Is There a Happy Middle?

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Noemi Gamel

Last week, as the kids and I were walking to the Monteverde Library, which is about a 45 minute walk from our house, Tristan, my 7 year-old boy, and I had a good little chat.  It went like this: Tristan: … Continue reading →

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5 Blessings of Going From Breadwinner to Stay-At-Home Mom in Costa Rica

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Noemi Gamel

**DISCLAIMER:  Please know that I am not advocating that being a stay-at-home-mom (SAHM) is more difficult than being a corporate mom or the other way around.  By corporate mom I mean a mother who works in a salaried job outside … Continue reading →

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5 Challenges of Going From Breadwinner to Stay-At-Home Mom in Costa Rica

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Noemi Gamel

**DISCLAIMER:  Please know that I am not advocating that being a stay-at-home-mom (SAHM) is more difficult than being a corporate mom or the other way around.  By corporate mom I mean a mother who works in a salaried job outside … Continue reading →

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Ladies: “You can have it all, just not at the same time.”

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Noemi Gamel

I have been thinking a lot about motherhood this week.  I have also been thinking a lot about my old life where I had a high-profile career and made good money.  This is most likely brought on by the fact … Continue reading →

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