Heading back to work after maternity leave comes with lots of change for us moms. When I went back to work, I felt like I was pretty organized with daycare, schedules but when I had to face my wardrobe, I froze. All of the sudden things kinda-sorta didn't fit the same and I found myself looking … [Read more...]
Remember To Slow Down And Enjoy The Process
I do everything at warp speed. Anyone who knows me can vouch for this fact. I eat fast, walk fast, write fast. In fact, I'm often the fastest and I actually pride myself on these very things: on being the most efficient and accomplishing at least 10 things before 9am. I have a to do list long as my … [Read more...]
What Do Millennials Want?
When it comes to establishing our careers, most of my generation was taught to finish school (university preferred), start our careers and then a family. Most of us were taught that we can be everything and anything we want to be. We can have it all if we want it and work hard for it. While I … [Read more...]
Kids Of Working Moms More Likely To Be Helpful & Succeed
A new study from the Harvard Business School finds that daughters of working moms are more successful in the workplace compared to daughters of mothers who didn’t work. Overall, the study found that daughters of working moms were likely to earn up to 23 percent more and be in more supervisory … [Read more...]
The Apple Watch: What It Can Actually Do For You
The biggest news in the lifestyle tech world lately was the much buzzed about Apple Watch. As a dedicated Apple user, I was pretty interested in the latest gadget. I wanted to see what it could do for me in my everyday life. I'm not going to bore you with all the technical details of the product. … [Read more...]
This Store Takes Equal Pay To A Whole New Level
I can often be hear lamenting the fact that every single day of the week seems to be some kind of day: National Grilled Cheese Day, National Siblings Day, National Llama Day—December 9th if you wanted to put that one in your calendar. Honestly, it drives me up the wall. Don’t get me wrong, a lot … [Read more...]
Walking It Off With WalkTop
I spend a lot of time in front of the computer and on my mobile devices. It has become a way of life. While computers and screens have made us more efficient in many ways—we can respond faster and more efficiently—studies have shown that prolonged sitting in front of the devices is not healthy for … [Read more...]
Sustainable Lifestyle & Best Designer Consignment Shops
When you have time to think and assess life, ever wonder what you can do to make the world a better place? I'm not talking about massive changes—unless you want to, of course. But what manageable steps can we take in our lives, right now? How can we adjust our everyday lifestyle to do our part for … [Read more...]
10-Year-Old Entrepreneur Creates Perfect Tan Line Sandals
When a kid as young as my son has a business idea this big, how can you not notice? In fact, Abi Smithson is out to get everyone's attention with her new line of sandals. Inspired by her mom's "ugly tan lines," Abi has created the Love Sandal - a sandal that will leave you with heart shaped tan … [Read more...]
Entrepreneur Barbie Unveiled With New Business Initiative For Kids
When we were invited to the unveiling of the 2014 Entrepreneur Barbie this week, attendees were sharing their personal Barbie stories. There were several who mentioned that Barbie is where aspiring hair stylists had experimented with their dolls and others who fondly remembered Barbie for endless … [Read more...]