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10 Ways To Turn Around A Bad Day At Work

Whether you love your job or hate it, chances are you have experienced a bad day at work. When you’re in the thick of it all, you may feel trapped. Try to get through your next bad day at work and still come out with a smile with these tips…

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March 11th, 2014|Job|

What Dating Site Should I Use?

If you’re single, you’ve undoubtedly at least considered online dating. There are so many adorable stories out there about real-life couples who met online that it’s definitely worth a try. Here’s a quick run down of the different options out there and which one might be right for you.

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March 10th, 2014|You|

5 Signs It’s Time To Unplug

  1. You pride yourself on hovering near inbox zero, since you read every email right as it comes in. Put the phone down and let them pile up a little! If it’s urgent, they’ll call.
  2. When you’re relaxing at nighttime after the stress of the day, your phone is still in your hand or on the bed [Read More]
March 7th, 2014|Life|

We Check Our Phones Over 100 Times A Day. My Plan To Regain Some Control

This morning, as I lay on my back in yoga class on an escape far from home, glancing up through the window in the yurt ceiling, I saw out of the corner of my eye a man in the fetal position on his yoga mat stealthily checking his phone. I immediately felt outrage (since that’s the in-vogue emotion [Read More]

March 6th, 2014|You|

This Is The Protective Phone Case You Should Be Using

There are few things more heart-wrenching in this day and age than the cracked, shattered screen of a smartphone that’s been dropped one too many times (Yes, first world problems, I know). That spider web of fissures dancing across the screen is a frustrating, expensive, and public reminder to be more careful.

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March 5th, 2014|Stuff|

My Virtual Friends Were The Only Ones Who Gave It To Me Straight

Before entering motherhood I had a preconceived notion of what was in store for me. According to my friends, parenthood was the most amazing thing one could ever experience, which is only partially true. Parenthood is quite rewarding, but it is also one of the most challenging tasks I have ever known.

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March 4th, 2014|Fam|

How I Hacked My Job To Spend More Time With My Family

This is the story of how I hacked my life and career last year to get closer to the front lines of health-care innovation – and my family.

It is also the story of how you can reinvent your own path in order to fix what’s broken in your career or fix imbalance between your work [Read More]

March 4th, 2014|Job|

Want A Meaningful Lenten Goal? Try Limiting Tech, Focus On Real Relationships

It’s that time of year again. You may be trying to decide what vice or habit to give up for Lent. I always try to challenge myself by selecting something tough but not impossible. After all, 40 days is a long time! For example, in years past I have give up sugar or alcohol (although I’ll never [Read More]

March 3rd, 2014|Help|

How To Take A Screen Shot

Taking a screen shot is one of the easiest ways to quickly save and share information. I take screen shots of recipes I find online, funny tweets, driving directions, or sweet texts that I may want to read later. Read on to learn how to take a screen shot on various devices:

On an iphone:

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March 3rd, 2014|Help|

4 Websites That Will Make Your Life Easier Starting Today

I recently hosted a Mompreneur Meetup at Kidville and we had a great turnout of mompreneurs from a variety of industries including photography, real estate, retail, and web design.  During our meetup attendees shared several excellent recommendations on apps, websites, and tools that they find useful in running their business.  I’ve included a recap of [Read More]

February 28th, 2014|Stuff|