I wish people would stop telling women what they can and can't have...  From the sound of it, Ann-Marie Slaughter did exactly what she wanted, needed or was driven to do, in her story; "Why Women Still Can't Have It All." We live is a world of customization and have been saying for decades one size doesn't fit all.

Summer is officially here, the kids are out of school and Mom is still meeting work commitments while trying to juggle some real quality time in with the kids to make the summer count.  Summer should be fun for the kids, but juggling so much fun into the schedule, making up for the extra groceries needed with the kids home all day not to mention extra phone calls at work during the day from kids who say "Mom, I'm bored" calls for a plan of action to make sure Mom doesn't get burned out and stays on track this summer to have a little fun herself.  Selfish?  I call it the Flexi

Taking a leave of absence from work to parent pre-school age children, or facing a layoff does not mean that you have to take a break from using your skills as a professional.  Since my daughter was born two years ago today, I no longer work during the summer months or have a second job after the school day ends.  My goal to become an expert on being a stay-at-home parent over the next eight wee

Summer is one of the most difficult seasons for entrepreneur moms. Juggling work with kids who need extra attention and outside playtime can make for some stressful days. You want to have fun, but you also know that the demands of business require your attention. Here are a few tips that will help you get through the summer and stay sane in the process.

Our home of 30 years went on the market last Friday. And even though we filled a debris box with stuff over a month ago, I can see that I'm not going to want to move a lot of what's left, either.

So I got organized and made a list of what I want to get rid of and how: sell, donate or dispose of. I also did some homework and made a list of resources.

If decluttering is on your "spring cleaning" list, you'll find my resources helpful. You'll find them here, in my April newsletter.

Last week, I wrote about the need to conduct a Personal Brand Audit in my life. Having been greatly inspired by a certain Digital Princess - @AmyJoMartin from Digital Royalty, to clear out the clutter, simplify where needed and increase organization to maximize my day, I wanted to give you an update on my progress, lest you think I was full of you know what. 

After all, follow through is key!

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.

Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.--Martin Luther King Jr.

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