Software for Stay-at-Home Parents
I had it good when I was employed outside the home. The latest word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation programs. Integrated e-mail and calendaring, with the ability to share events and track attendees. Anti-virus software I didn’t need to re-purchase every year. Once I started staying home with my son, however, the party stopped. There were some relevant programs and offers bundled with my home computer, but they ended their trial periods or became outdated.
Granted, many of us have less need for office-productivity programs when we’re not in an office. If you’re freelancing, doing volunteer work, or have just gotten used to writing your holiday lists in Excel, however, you may feel the loss.
Luckily, there are a number of free, top-quality programs now available to replace what corporate America once provided. Here are a few you may want to try: Read the rest of this post »
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