Archive for the "Work Life Balance" category

 

eMoms Review :: Sears’ ReadySetHoliday.com

 

As a prominent mom blogger, I am regularly contacted by companies asking me to help “spread the word” about products, services and new web sites. Usually, I blow them off - particularly because most of the time, the stuff they want me to promote isn’t really relevant to you or me.
But last week I was […]

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MVPs for Friday December 15th

 

Ah, Friday. SO glad it’s Friday.
Many of you bloggers are posting lightly lately, and no wonder :: I think all of us are working extra hard to get everything done in the last few days before the holidays.
So here’s a good, fun mixup of Most Valuable Posts for this week:
Suzanne Reisman reminds us […]

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Tips for the Days You Can’t Call in Sick

 

Sometimes us moms get sick too. But as a solopreneur, we can’t always call in sick and tuck ourselves back into bed! In honor of my own cold/sinus infection/allergies/whatever the heck I have, here are my tips to get you (and me!) through the day!

Do the bare minimum
Call in favors (anyone want to guest post?!)
Take […]

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MVPs for Friday December 8th

 

What a truly crazy week. Even I am surprised I was able to blog daily. In the last 7 days, I have been to a wedding, hosted a baby shower, been to a formal holiday party at Chicago’s Adler Planetarium, and I’m wrapping up this post asap to get ready for my husband’s work holiday […]

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Top 10 Secrets to a Stressless AND Productive Holiday Season

 

Oh, it never fails that at this time of year, I find it hard to keep up with things. I know I’m not alone in my battle to continue to grow my business in the midst of holiday parties and an unquenchable urge to bake lots of cookies!
Never fear, dear people! I DO have some […]

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The Truth about Starting a Home Based Business

 

My husband LOVES What About Brian. I’m not much of a TV fan, but even I got a little sucked in last night as Deena decided to start up her own cupcake business. My main question was how much it would cost me to get them to mention my website in an episode. […]

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MVPs for Friday December 1st

 

This needs to be a quickie post because tonight I will have 10 giggling 12 year old girls in my basement for my daughter’s sleepover. I bet you envy me! /not!/
If you need some inspiration today check out this YouTube video about a wonderful kid who is blind, yet can see almost better than you […]

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7 Tips for Keeping Your Career on Track During a Maternity Leave

 

I came across a Wall Street Journal article yesterday called “More New Mothers Are Staying Home Even When It Causes Financial Pain”. It reminded me of the fact that I have neglected writing about this issue on my blog - my bad! Author Sue Shellenbarger wrote a fantastic piece on how moms are choosing to […]

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I’m not Immune to Vacation Hangovers

 

Yep. That’s me. I’m having a bit of a hard time getting started this morning.
In fact, I’d rather be cleaning the house, running errands, painting walls, reading, watching movies, doing yardwork, rearranging furntiure…
…just about ANYTHING rather than work today!
I have a sneaking suspicion I am not alone as I work to shake off my Vacation […]

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Pondering UNThinkable Steps to Growth in Overwhelm Mode

 

As my NLP Coaching and Intervention work takes off, I have come to a huge obstacle that I must overcome in order to bring my business to the next level. But it’s almost unthinkable!
How could I EVER stretch to take this next big step?
How I will keep my life balanced?
I am a bit uncomfortable as […]

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