work-life balance Archive

I gave up on Martha Stewart a few years ago. Or rather on her image and expectations. Well before the video of how Martha Stewart dismissed bloggers came to light yesterday.

  When one door closes, another door opens.  How many times have you heard that saying? Usually it sounds cliche and trite. It’s what people tell their friends after they’ve lost a job or someone been dumped by the love of their …

Happy Monday! I took most of the weekend off to relax and rejuvenate. My recent week of late nights caught up with me. Giving myself permission to not work is probably the hardest thing to do. I’m excited to share that BlogHer …

Every year about this time, I resume my quest for the perfect planner. I thought I found it already, but as my requirements for a planner changes, so does the perfect-for-me calendar. I’ve been oogling the Erin Condren planners from Tiny Prints …

I was spoiled earlier this summer when the kids stayed at my parents and my mother-in-law. I was able to work during the daylight hours and hang out with my husband at night. Or even, read a book in one sitting. That’s …

That’s the my new rug in my office. I gave it a makeover. Photos soon. It’s funny how the universe works. In a couple of days I head to Chicago for BlogHer. It’s my first time spending time in  Chicago itself, instead …