It’s the start of a new year which means a fresh chance at new hopes, goals, and resolutions. As we transition from the old to the new, we get a chance to hit the refresh on life and work. The statistics on how many people keep their resolutions is pretty dismal, however. In fact, it’s pretty...
Category: Lifestyle
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A Merry Christmas Starts With The Christmas Tree & Holiday Essentials
Our outdoor Christmas lights are up, I’ve already made a big dent in buying Christmas gifts, and I have some great ideas on activities we’ll do with the kids over the Christmas holiday. What’s left? The Christmas tree. Today we’re going to buy our Christmas tree and finish decorating our home for our favorite time...
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How to Prepare the Perfect Guest Room
The holidays are in full swing. Christmas decorations are up, holiday cards have been ordered or sent, and we’re eagerly awaiting family visiting from out of town. I was reminded a few weeks ago when I saw the Best Man Holiday that I need to freshen up our guest room to get it ready for...
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A Girl’s Guide to Understanding Football
Ladies, are you ready for some football? Football season is in full swing with the Play Offs and Super Bowl still a few months away. Many wives and girl friends call themselves football widows this time of year as their men disappear for hours for NFL Sunday, Monday Night Football, and the Thursday night...
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DIY Design Inspiration For the Holidays
I love unique, indie-style homes, especially around the holidays.* Most people don’t know this but I am a crafter at heart. If I had the time (famous last words) I would totally be making everything from my own window treatments to these super cute homemade treat bags for Halloween. I once made a beautiful duvet with...
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Finding The Right Nanny For Your Family
If you could create the “perfect nanny”, what qualities would she have? And what would you do to keep her? The working mom’s hunt for just the right person to care for her child(ren) sometimes is an exhausting and confusing journey. Guest contributor, Entrice Rowe, a mom of four under seven (two of them toddler...
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Fostering Safe Driving in Teens: An Early Conversation
In just three summers my oldest will be old enough to get behind the wheel and start practicing for his learner’s permit. I am both excited and anxious about this milestone. I’m excited because this means less driving for me. But I’m nervous because I don’t know if he is responsible or mature enough to...
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Five Ways to Successfully Grow as a Mompreneur
Women experience less societal gender restrictions and are no longer limited to motherhood or a career. Successful women in business world prove that it’s possible and can be exceptionally rewarding. As a mother of three and a business owner, I can work a flexible schedule to attend a school field trip or take a conference...
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Using My Voice As a Top Bloguera
For the second year in a row I have been honored to be included among one of the top latina bloggers in the U.S. by the LATISM community (Latinos in Tech Innovation and Social Media). Last year, 75 of us were invited to the White House where we were briefed on key issues such as...
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Dear Miley Cyrus, Please Stop.
Dear Miley, From one woman to um, another, let’s have a chat. Let’s start with the video to your song, We Can’t Stop. The first time I saw it I was at the hair salon. The song is catchy and I’m not afraid to admit I had been turning it up in the car for...