This confession comes after owing just a little bit to Uncle Sam and our state last week. First, Mr. Style and I are very blessed to make enough to cover our mortgage, bills, childcare for 2, contribute to our 401k’s, and be able each year to have a little more in savings than we did […]
I believe that the way you approach a problem is the key to finding a successful solution and for managing change. I don’t have problems … I only have “opportunities”. And trust me, I have lots of opportunities. So here are my tips for successfully turning problems into opportunities at work: The Problem Employee that […]
Recently, I realized in the midst of the stay at home (SAH) mom and working mom (WM) debate, that we really should learn from each other. With that, I am starting a new series on travelling with tips from my SAH friends and the working mom tips. Using what we are both experts at, for […]
Are You the Problem? “It isn’t you, it’s me.” This is a great answer when you are trying to let someone down gently, but when it is your work and you are really invested – recognizing this is really difficult. Let’s ask ourselves some questions to find out if this really is your situation: Do […]
I recently had the distinct pleasure of serving as Matron of Honor for one of my dearest friends. And with this honor, came the request for a toast. As I was cleaning up some files on my desktop, I ran across this and I thought I would share. So here is a little bit of […]