Mother’s Day Mayhem
Yes, folks we just relived the glitz and glamour of Mother’s Day. The lavish gifts, the sparkling clean house, courtesy of other family members and the relaxation…wait, whose Mother’s Day was that?!...
View ArticleFacebook: Friend or Foe?
A friend of mine recently had to hire a few new employees and decided to “check them out” on Facebook before rendering a decision. One promising candidate was immediately eliminated thanks to a bevy of...
View ArticleStaying Ahead of the Storm
Ah, the joys of business ownership. Whether you are a freelance writer like me or work in sales, working for yourself has its benefits but also its restrictions. For example, during our wonderful...
View ArticleHow to Get the Creative Juices Flowing when They Don’t Want to Flow
Ever confront a busy day of work, but your brain doesn’t match what is ahead of you? From time to time this happens to us all, even the most efficient and focused workers. I can also tell I’m out of...
View ArticleDomestic Difficulties and Other Headsplitting Conundrums
As I raced to hit the bathroom before my 10am interview I glanced over at the naked brown cardboard roll with one sad, lonely square of toilet paper left. My family was long gone; off to work,...
View ArticleWeek One of P90X
I’m a lifelong fitness junkie but have found a little more to be desired with my current workouts. I’m one of those people who finds that running 7 or 8 miles isn’t “doing it” for me anymore and wanted...
View ArticleVisitors in the Bathroom
Imagine taking a quick break from work – I mean the office – to use the restroom and perhaps even, dare I say, powder your nose. Now imagine being in the stall and having someone standing there...
View ArticleTeaching Kids to Finishing the Semester Strong
You can smell it in the air. The odorous pungent aroma seeps through every door and permeates between walls. The distinct smell of slack has arrived and it seems to have unpacked its bags and set up...
View ArticleHurricanes, Earthquakes, Locusts Arrive Monday
I stole today’s headline from a friend on Facebook who endured the wrath of the 5.6 earthquake on Tuesday. While funny, I agree with his comment…is the world really coming to an end? For a few days,...
View ArticleShop, Wrap, Work–Collapse!
If you are like most working moms, the holidays mean one thing–anxiety! If you aren’t already stressed from working your regular job and running kids to and fro, throw in some holiday shopping and you...
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