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Blogging-What It Can Do For You

Posted on May 11, 2012
  1. If you're like me, you're probably tired of not being able to work.That, of course, can be changed by learning how to blog. Decide what topics you think are good to blog about. Pick one and then you can start blogging about it. Don't worry, there are sites where you can do this for free.All you have to do is look around and find one that suits your needs. Get to know how things work on the site you choose. Usually, the site has other blogs on how to get back into the work force.

Whittle (your waistline) while you work

Posted on May 08, 2012
related tags: Home Office, Mom at Work
Whittle (your waistline) while you work

I had a baby 15 months ago and cringe daily when I look at myself in the mirror. I’m not too far off from my pre-pregnancy weight but things sure don’t look the way they used to.  I know my body went through a lot to create my amazing little one and that I should have more patience with myself but I don’t.

A Day In The Life

Posted on May 04, 2012
A Day In The Life

Soooo - what did I do today? Funny that you should ask....

7-9 am: Get kids up, dressed, fed and out the door to school. Done with relative ease. 

9 am - 3:55 pm: Laundry. Chores. Work. In a quiet house - all things are possible. 

4 pm: Meet TT (that's Tiny Tyrant if you're new here) #2 at the bus stop. He needs chocolate milk, a sofa and Nikelodeon STAT. 

Making the Best Sales Resume

Posted on May 01, 2012

 

Resumes are all about convincing recruiters that you are the best candidate. In a way, it is like a personal advertisement about you, which is why most people feel that sales resumes are the easiest to write. However, this is not necessarily true. The most common problem in sales resumes is, not surprisingly, the amount of fluff. Some examples of fluff found in sales resume include:

 

Always exceeding the set goals

Keep Kids Busy with an Arts & Crafts Box

Posted on April 23, 2012
related tags: Green, Kids' Stuff, Home Office
Keep Kids Busy with an Arts & Crafts Box

Sometimes I run out of ideas for keeping my son busy, especially when I need him to entertain himself (primary example: when I am working from home). As all of you moms of toddlers know, the mere idea of a two-and-a-half year old boy sitting still for more than five minutes at a time is a pipe dream at best. It’s certainly not for any shortage of toys or TV shows, those things just don’t keep him engaged. So I found something that works wonders: I made a special box of arts and crafts that he can do independently.

Five Quick Tips for Managing Workspace Clutter

Posted on April 22, 2012

I’m often asked how I am able to do so much and stay sane.  My secret is simple:  I take small daily steps to stay organized and free of clutter, both at home and work.  Below are five quick tips for just about anyone, even those who think organization is impossible.

What's your Green Dream?

Posted on April 20, 2012
What's your Green Dream?

What is your Green Dream?

Happy Earth Day to my fellow brothers and sisters of our beautiful planet Earth!

The Heart of Your Business Won’t Beat Without You

Posted on April 17, 2012

Creating a business from scratch is a labor of passion, perseverance and love, with all of the good and bad that goes with it. Anyone who has started a business knows the feeling of putting your heart into something. But what we busy entrepreneurs sometimes forget is that taking care of your own heart is essential to your business’ success.

Why I'm Retiring at Age 30

Posted on April 14, 2012
Why I'm Retiring at Age 30

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Cubicle Is the New Corner Office

Posted on April 10, 2012

A sprawling desk, window with a view, leather sofa - sounds like a sweet office. But if that describes your workspace, here’s a tip. Big fancy offices are out – cubicles are in.