Time is an often overlooked gift, we are each given 24 hours a day, yet how we spend these hours is the most significant determinant to how successful we are in both our careers and in our ability to parent. It can be hard to juggle your role as a mother with the demands of ...
Coop Flown..Empty Nest, Now What?
Having experienced and subsequently left behind a 20-year successful corporate career, coupled with the sudden death of my husband on Super Bowl Sunday more than a decade ago, I unconsciously immersed myself entirely in motherhood. Several weeks before my son was to leave for his first year of college, I walked past a mirror, and the ...
Work and Womanhood: Juggling Motherhood and Career
Despite the many gender inequities that exist in our country, women in Western society have access to more privileges than many others. As women, we can drive, vote and leave the house unchaperoned by a man (which are things some women across the world still have to deal with). We can go to work if ...
Here’s Why More Family Outdoor Time Is A Must
Years ago, it was very commonplace to find families spending a great deal of time outdoors. Before technology overtook our lives, most kids were drawn to the adventures available to them outside as opposed to inside. There wasn’t a lot to do inside, but when you got outdoors, anything and everything was possible! Modern conveniences ...
The Moms’ Quick Guide To Fixing Family Finances
It goes without saying that being a mom is a tough job. Our plates are often overflowing with responsibilities, and there are so many things to fret over that it can get a bit overwhelming at times. One of the issues that are usually pretty high on the list is the family’s finances. Here are ...
Juggling Act: Balancing Motherhood and Business
To be a mother is difficult. To have a career is difficult. To do both of these things at the same time, however, takes a level of strength that can be considered superhuman. However, while it can seem overwhelming to juggle so many responsibilities, with some careful planning, you can ensure all your needs are ...