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 […]
Working Mom
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 […]
2 Steps to Beat Working Mom Stress (plus a free weekly planner)
One of my favorite activities at work is mentoring more junior colleagues (mostly women), especially those who are new moms dealing with working mom stress. I have seen many new moms beyond stressed; these women were suffering from borderline working mom depression. Before I had kids, I really had no idea how hard being a […]
Can my bathroom remodel be both timeless and trendy?
Mrs. Type A has decided to remodel the guest bathroom. I have done bathroom remodels before, and have learned a lot. Specifically, I learned the consequences of aiming for something “timeless” than ends up boring. I’ve always been worried that anything trendy will be out of style soon and then I’d be stuck with it. […]
How does Mrs Type A get her young kids out of the house in the morning when her husband is gone?
Mrs. Type A is a mom who gets herself and kids ready in the morning in 30 minutes. Alone. Mr. Type A is also, well, pretty Type A. Not in the same ways as I am, but certainly in his professional life. He frequently has early morning business meetings and/or is traveling somewhere which seems […]