I'm a stay at home mother with my own childcare.. so taking care of 6 kids really keeps me from thinking about the refridgerator. Personally I've had many jobs outside the home and I find that when I was working away from the home I was eating out wayyy more. Now that I'm at home I have all the things I need to eat low carb and no pressure from coworkers e to go to an Italien restauraunt and gorge on pasta,just an example.. lol I think if you are financially able to be home with your kids it is wonderful. My kids love having me at home even with the extra kids who I care for. Good luck and have a Merry Christmas!