I LOVE Fall. While I enjoy the warmth and freedom of summer, I do not mourn its end as much as many because I love Fall fashion. A lot of that has to do with being a Autumn (having Autumn coloring, see here). The greens, browns, maroons….those are my colors and they permeate Fall. I […]
I want to give Serena Williams a hug (and how to support new moms at work)
I’m sure many moms heard about Serena Williams postpartum challenges in her recent Time magazine article. Now, I am not an avid tennis fan. I’m not sure I can actually name more than 5 tennis players right now. But, Serena’s story touched so many people – primarily moms – and I personally cried when I […]
4 Back to School Tips for the Working Mom
When I was growing up, I used to love preparing for the new school year. A few weeks before the big day, we would get new school clothes, supplies, and begin going to sleep a little earlier in order to be ready for the first day of school. For working moms (and dads), preparing for […]
Non-toxic Household Items That Can Actually Save You Money
non-toxic household items During my pregnancy and affter the birth of my children, I (like many new moms) started to become more focused on ensuring we had non-toxic household items for our baby’s health. It started with needing to choose a mattress, which for many new moms is the “gateway” into non-toxic living; when it’s […]
I like my To Do list more than chocolate (15 tips for a sane household)
OK, so I do really like chocolate. But, honestly I do love my to do list (or “lists,” rather). Organizing my life around my to do list has helped me stay afloat as a working mom. Not only does it keep things running like clock work, I also get a sense of achievement from […]