Archive for September, 2010

Staying Ahead of the Storm

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

Ah, the joys of business ownership. Whether you are a freelance writer like me or work in sales, working for yourself has its benefits but also its restrictions. For example, during our wonderful hurricane season in South Florida I’m always on the lookout for storms. Only five short years ...

Study Says No Definite Cure for Morning Sickness

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

There are so many terrific things about pregnancy - the joy, the anticipation, the closeness you feel to your baby while he kicks around the womb.  There are so many positive aspects to pregnancy that they ultimately outweigh any of the negative aspects.  Yet, it occurred to me today as ...

Weekly Deal Roundup: 9/20/10-9/24/10

Friday, September 24th, 2010

Happy Friday WAHMs! We’ve got some great deals to help you get you started for fall. It feels like summer officially ends after Labor Day weekend and the kids go back to school…but the real deal is finally here. Thanks to HappyMommy for bringing us these deals…I might have to take advantage ...

Motherhood - It’s all a Juggling Act

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

Seriously, when they say that mothers spend their day juggling a thousand different tasks “they” are right. I honestly feel like a circus performer every single day—between taming the wild beasts in the house to talking to a client on the phone at the same time; if you can’t multi-task ...

New Study Suggests Telecommuting Not As Green As Once Thought

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

For years, telecommuting advocates have been touting the environmental benefits of telework.  Experts have claimed that telecommuting reduces carbon emissions and cuts down office energy use.  However, a new study conducted by the Institute of Engineering and Technology at Newcastle University suggests that telecommuting may actually increase carbon emissions. The study ...

Weekly Deal Roundup: 9/13/10-9/17/10

Friday, September 17th, 2010

Hi WAHMs! This week's deals run the gamut from discounts on office supplies, clothing, clothes, and more! Check out our roundup of this week's coupons...print them out and take them on your next shopping trip. I hope everyone has a great weekend! Deal of the Day #21: Office Depot Coupons Deal of the ...

Wag More Bark Less

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

When I was on vacation this summer, a friend of mine showed me her new bumper sticker that read, “Wag More Bark Less.” Being an animal enthusiast I immediately loved the message and never actually saw this sticker on any vehicle in South Florida. Of course I had to ...

Some Mothers Forego Maternity Leave to Get Ahead

Monday, September 13th, 2010

I was in my first semester of grad school when I had my first son.  I gave birth during finals and was back in the classroom four weeks later.  After my second son was born, I was back to work after a month.  A lot of my friends and family ...

Facebook: Friend or Foe?

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

A friend of mine recently had to hire a few new employees and decided to “check them out” on Facebook before rendering a decision. One promising candidate was immediately eliminated thanks to a bevy of inappropriate photos posted on his page and another looked dubious due to the magnitude of ...

More and More Older Workers Saying “No” to Retirement

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010

In honor of Labor Day, I thought I'd post about this interesting article I read on CNN.com.  As life expectancy grows and medical treatment improves, more and more hardworking individuals are putting retirement on the backburner, staying at their old job or pursuing a new career.  According to ...



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