Is Instant Gratification Responsible For My Child’s Neediness?
The past hour I’ve been trying to (mindfully, of course!) make dinner, go through the mail, empty the lunch boxes, organize the things I bought at CVS...and I’ve got nothing done. I’ve been busy playing a game of Ping-Pong. No, I haven’t been hanging out in my garage with a beer and a small paddle in hand. Rather, [Read More]
Banish The Work Week Blues And Get More Done In Less Time
Looking forward to going to work tomorrow? Getting up at the crack of dawn, commuting on a packed train? Is it actually a good job that you mostly enjoy? But it’s the drag of having to be at the office first thing, not leave till last thing and have to do the same journey every day, that [Read More]
Say Goodbye To Financial Survival Mode And Constant Stress With These Tips
This week, we caught up with Crystal Paine, creator of the immensely popular personal finance blog Money Saving Mom and author of Say Goodbye to Survival Mode, out this week! Crystal shares key insights and experiences from her book and blogging journey. 1. We live in a world where we’re addicted to being busy. How was your own [Read More]
8 Ways To Make Your Oscars Party A Tech-Savvy Bash
Planning an Oscars party? Do you love all things celebrity? Check out our 8 favorite sites, apps, and social media tricks to delight your guests and claim your award for 'Best Event' (start preparing that speech!). http://celebrationsathomeblog.com/2013/02/popcorn-bar.html 1) Invite With Style – Punchbowl gives you the opportunity to take your invites to the next [Read More]
The Age Of The Creative Modern Resume Is Here
This week, Dwain Schenck, author of “Reset: How to Beat the Job-Loss Blues and Get Ready for Your Next Act,” shares his experience and tips on how to stand out in the competitive job market. It is no exaggeration to say that the traditional résumé is slowly going the way of the buggy whip. It [Read More]
Why You’ll Never Catch Me With An E-Reader
In the Age of Convenience, it’s no surprise that books have fallen by the wayside to make room for electronic readers like the Kindle and apps like iBooks. These products are geared towards simplifying your life by aggregating all your favorite stories into one simple handheld device in place of you having to lug a suitcase full of [Read More]
Work When You Feel Like It–And Stop When You Don’t
When you are working well, feeling vibrant, having good ideas, producing a great piece of work without interruptions and getting things done fast and effectively, you are ‘in the flow.' People who are in ‘flow’ achieve a state of consciousness that is in harmony with their surroundings and feelings. They do not make distinctions between work and play. They [Read More]
This ‘Mominee’ Got Online When Her Son Hosted The Oscars
When my three sons were young, the Internet didn't exist. I worked part-time as a freelance writer and wrote my own picture books in the early morning darkness, before they woke up. Time was of the essence. After I dropped them off for morning daycare, I worked continuously, never stopping to grocery shop or cut a hangnail. As [Read More]