I’ve worn many hats over the years—virtual assistant, mentor, small business owner, craftswoman, community volunteer, and always, always a mom. Some days, those hats sit pretty. Other days, they tumble off in a glorious, messy heap.
But if there’s one thing I’ve learned from over a decade of working at home, it’s this:
Joy isn’t something you chase. It’s something you choose—again and again, in the ordinary moments.
When I started The Happy WAHM blog years ago, I was searching for connection, for purpose, for a way to share what I was learning as a mom building a business from our living room. I didn’t have a fancy office or a content strategy. What I had was a desktop, lovingly set up by my husband, a 6-year old, a 2.5-year old, a tiny baby that’s almost 1-year old, and a whole lot of grit.
And you know what? That was enough.
I showed up in that season. And many of you showed up with me.
Now, I feel it’s time to show up again—older, maybe a little wiser, and with even more stories etched into the wrinkles around my eyes. I’ve supported big-name clients, weathered personal storms, and rebuilt more times than I can count. But through it all, this truth remains:
We can do meaningful work without losing sight of what matters most.
So today, I’m rewriting the manifesto that’s quietly guided my life as a work-at-home mom:
The Happy WAHM Manifesto
- I believe work and motherhood can co-exist—beautifully, imperfectly, and on my terms.
- I believe slow mornings with coffee and quick emails with clients can live in the same hour.
- I believe boundaries are an act of self-respect, not selfishness.
- I believe my worth is not measured in productivity, income, or follower count.
- I believe in honest conversations, even when they’re messy.
- I believe there is no “small” work when it is done with love and intention.
- I believe I don’t have to do it all—I just have to do what I’m called to do, with grace.
This isn’t just a blog post—it’s a homecoming.
To my voice. To this community.
To you, dear reader, wherever you are in your WAHM journey.
If you’ve been feeling a little scattered, a little tired, or maybe just unsure if this path is still for you—let me gently remind you:
You are not alone.
You are not behind.
And yes, it’s still possible to build a life you love, from exactly where you are.
Let’s reclaim the joy.
Together.
Love,
Marge
The Happy WAHM
Marge, also known as The Happy WAHM, is a virtual assistant who turned her passion for entrepreneurship into a worthy endeavor of offering complete business solutions to CEOs and business owners around the world. She turned her back on a thriving corporate career to become a hands-on mom and created a lifestyle that allowed her to build a homebased career, homeschool her children, and still have time to pursue her passion for arts and crafting.
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