I know you’ve had those days... When you were up the night before finishing a project or tending a sick child... And then the next morning you can’t find a decent, clean pair of pants for your 10-year-old to wear to school... When breakfast becomes a battle of wills... And the car’s check engine light comes on as you head ... Read More
Work-Life Balance
Dealing with Working Mom Guilt – 7 Tips For Work-At-Home Moms
If you are a work-at-home mom or thinking about being a work-at-home mom, then you probably have dealt with guilt at some point in time. If you have worked out of the home, then guilt was likely to be a part of your daily routine. When you decided to stay-at-home, as I did, you probably thought that this guilt would be gone. For me, ... Read More
How to Cruise Away from Office Worries While on Vacation
As you read this I am currently floating over the Pacific Ocean, nestled safely in one of many canopies that dot the deck of a pristine, white cruise ship. I’m also probably watching my boys hanging out with Mickey Mouse, and later I’ll likely be enjoying a nice dinner in the company of Donald Duck. (Who doesn’t love the Disney ... Read More
Time Management Tips for Work-at-Home Mompreneurs
Being a mompreneur is amazing. Let’s face it, you have the best of both worlds. A short commute to your office and the pleasure of spending as much time with your children as you want. Sadly, the biggest mistake that many mompreneurs make is that they try to take their life and fit it into someone else's calendar. You've probably ... Read More
6 Ways to Spend Quality Time with Your Kids While Accomplishing Something
You’ve got lots of things to do and only a short time to do them in. On top of all this, you know you should be spending quality time with your kids. But how do you get your errands done and still have time for your children? Well, here are six ways to accomplish this most difficult task. 1. Grocery Shopping You’ve got to pick ... Read More
How to Be More Productive When Working From Home
Working from home can be a wonderful way to escape the 9-5 grind. There are no mazes of cubicles, no long commutes, and no awful break room coffee. And for many women, a home-based business offers a smarter balance between work and family. But with its many perks, working from home can be challenging. It’s not always easy to stay ... Read More
Separating Work Life and Home Life When Working From Home
Right up there with religion and government, the appropriate degree of separation between home life and work life has been tossed back and forth like a worn out hacky sack. I’m going to be a radical here and say that complete separation is best for everyone. When I leave the office I am fully a mother, wife, and friend. When I am ... Read More
Keeping the Kids Busy: Summer Remedies for Work-at-Home Moms
As summer comes around, it presents unique challenges for work-at-home moms. School is out, and all of your regular routines are thrown out the window. Trying to entertain your kids while squeezing in some work can be a major challenge. But with a little pre-planning and creativity, your little ones can have fun this summer while you ... Read More
Tough Time Management Questions Asked By Moms
I'm so excited to introduce you to today's guest because she is here to answer your tough time management questions. Elizabeth Grace Saunders is a time coach and professional speaker who empowers individuals who are overwhelmed and frustrated because they want to achieve a life of peace and productivity but are struggling to make ... Read More
How to Practice Self-Care and Get More Me Time
Life seems to be flying by these days. We fill our daily lives with so many activities that we don’t have enough time to just relax and enjoy. We become expandable, giving to our jobs, to our families, to our pets, to the community, or any other number of activities we get involved with. While some of these activities are not a ... Read More
Work-Life Balance – You Don’t Have To Be a Super Woman
When I was a teenager, one of the hottest shows on TV was Wonder Woman. It was a show about a woman, a corporate executive by day who transformed into a superhero when a crisis occurred or when someone needed to be rescued. She had this really cool costume with a gold belt and gold cuff bracelets. Her powers included super strength, ... Read More