Summer used to be magical. The hot weather, the outdoor adventures, the complete and total lack of responsibility. School was over for the year and there was nothing to do except swim, ride bikes and eat ice cream cones. Sometimes we were sent away to stay with grandparents. Other times we went … [Read more...]
Life As A SAHM Was More Emotionally Taxing Than My Job
For ten years, I worked tirelessly at home as a business owner, freelance writer, mom, and wife, and I thought I was the happiest woman alive. As it turned out, I couldn’t have been more wrong. Despite my insistence that my life at home was exactly what I wanted, it took a major shift to realize I’d … [Read more...]
Moms, Let Go Of Career FOMO And Start Saying No
Growing up, a lot of us were told the same thing: work hard, and you can do anything. It was the mantra of our generation, instilled by parents everywhere as they encouraged us to pursue our dreams. It didn’t matter if you wanted to be a teacher, a doctor or an astronaut—just keep at it, we were … [Read more...]
Starting A Direct Sales or MLM Business? Here’s What You Need To Know…
Unless you have been off of social media for the last year, you will have seen that direct sales or multi-level-marketing (MLM) businesses (selling a product or wares via person-to-person sales) are more prevalent in our feeds than ever. Many new moms or women with school-age children are choosing … [Read more...]
Dear Daughters – You Shouldn’t Care If I Work Or Not
Hey little gals, Did you know that ever since you were born, I’ve been devouring as many parenting articles as I can? I really believe that knowledge is power. It’s why I’m adamant about you practicing your reading every night. So since you were wee, I’ve been reading and reading. About sleep … [Read more...]
Hey Working Moms, You Don’t Owe Anyone An Explanation
When my credit card bill came in last month, I died a little inside. It was huge—way higher than usual—and I felt my stomach turn over slightly as I stared at the figure at the bottom of the page. Ugh, seriously? I hate bills and dealing with money and adult responsibility in general. The guttural … [Read more...]
Re-Entering The Workforce? Here’s What You Need To Know
You've been waiting years for this moment: the kids are all old enough to be in school and you've decided to re-join the workforce. Or maybe you're considering a change in career. A lot of things have changed over the last few years when it comes to the workforce and looking or a job. First … [Read more...]
Cheers To The Good Moms For Sometimes Being Bad
When I arrived in Halifax two weeks ago, I wasn't sure I'd survive. How was I supposed to focus on writing my book and earning my degree when my kids were 800 miles away? I'd miss them too much. Cry for them. I'd crumble when they cried for me. Was I a good mom for leaving, or was I bad? I … [Read more...]
How To Successfully Return To A Professional Career
Anyone can tell you that taking a break from the workforce isn’t an easy decision to make. For moms in particular, we have to take into consideration how it will impact our families on many different levels. What’s equally hard is when we feel it’s time to return to the work force. I recently read … [Read more...]
Canadians In Power Take Action To Provide Work-Life Balance
Work-life balance in this day and age seems as attainable as owning a rainbow coloured unicorn. It’s something people high up in organizations seem to give some lip service too, but in practice? It seems like it hardly ever plays out the way it’s promised to, or at least desired to. It certainly … [Read more...]
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