I left my job three years ago because our life was simply untenable -- two demanding jobs, two kids, running a business. It was just too much, and something had to give. And I wanted that something to be my job. I wanted my turn at home. When our older son was three, my husband was laid off. Having been { Read More }
Own your awesome
There's nothing worse than the humblebrag, right? (I'm not able to come up with a witty example just now, but you can find lots of cringe-worthy ones here, here, and here.) It turns out there is: Actually putting yourself down while trying to be self-deprecating because you were genuinely feeling awkward { Read More }
Exactly what’s needed
Here’s when I feel best: When I’m home with my sons and they are happy to see the first snow, jumping up and down at the window, putting on their coats and boots over their pjs. When they come in cold and rosy, warming up their bellies with hot chocolate and pumpkin muffins. When I put their { Read More }