Welcome to The Light Keeper.com

Like keeping the light in a lighthouse, being a stay at home parent can be challenging and difficult. But in much the same way lightkeepers of old guided ships through rough seas and dark nights, stay at home parents guide their families through the turmoil of everyday life.

This site is dedicated to all those who keep the light in their homes - stay-at-home moms and dads, work at home moms and dads, and parents who want to stay at home and are looking for resources, support and ideas.

Articles - Donna writes, "My husband and I would like to buy our own home to live in. How do we know if we can afford one or not?" Read Gary Foreman's sound financial advice here! more...

Kitchen - "There are ways to still eat the foods you love," writes Shari Gerson. "But cut back on the huge amounts of fat you're adding to your cooking." more...

Articles - One of the biggest questions work at home entreprenuers have is about taxes. What can you deduct? What income must be claimed? What forms do you need to file? more...

Links - "Are you ready to start your own home-based business, but don't know where to start?" Visit this site for ideas, resources, articles and tips to get started on your own WAH business! more WAH links...

Articles - "For those who are still tackling 2-foot-tall tornadoes," writes Cheryl Gochnauer of Homebodies. "I say, 'Hold on, Marathon Mom. It gets better, I promise!'" more...

Links - "This site is here to encourage and support two-parent families in their choice to have one parent stay home with the children." This site offers articles, links, activities and budgeting information for the stay at home parent. more...

Articles - "I took them for a quick lunch then told them on the way to theater where we were going and what we were going to see…they were thrilled. So we went – we had a great time – they were on the edge of their seats, enjoying every moment of the movie. Then the lights came up." more...

Links - The sweet sounds and smells of summer may seem far away, but a group called The Fresh Air Fund is working hard to make those sounds and smells a reality for children who may not otherwise experience them. more...