| Does remembering your college roommate's birthday seem impossible when you can't even remember your own? Here are some fail-safe tips for staying connected to your family, friends and the outside world. |
|
Making Friends in Cyberspace.
Remember how easy it was to make friends back in high school and college? Boy, those were the days gal pals were a dime a dozen. Even if you got mad at so and so it didn’t matter because the next girl was right there to take her place at the lunch table. more
Givin' Made Easy.
I have a long list of gripes but what working mom doesn’t? However, the problems I encounter in my little world are itsy bitsy compared to the gut-wrenching obstacles some people face in life. Honestly who cares that my daughter just spilled milk on the couch but me and my husband and maybe the dog? more
Lovin' LinkedIn.
Like it or not networking is a part of business. It’s a skill some have and some don’t. Before I had my daughter schmoozing was easy but now that I’m a tired mother of a toddler I’ve grown lazy and just don’t feel like kissing up to people. Thanks to LinkedIn I don’t have to anymore, at least not in person.
What Friends Do.
Aside from crawling under the covers with your favorite pint of ice cream and waiting for the smoke to clear, the next best thing to getting through a major crisis is to call upon your closest friends and family to help you get through it all. more
Don't Miss a Minute: 10 Tips for Improving Your Home Video Footage.
If you’re a parent with a video camera, you know the frustrations of trying to shoot good footage of your children. Your adorable three-year old decides to put on a show, so you get out your video camera out and start shooting, hoping to save this moment forever. But when you look back at the video, it’s lacking the beauty you remember. Maybe your child keeps running out of the shot, or it’s too shaky, or every time your child says something, all you hear is your own voice. Despite your most noble efforts, the memory has been lost.
Get Your Groove Back.
May 13th is almost here, and, like us, you’re probably looking forward to some Mother’s Day perks - that extra hour in bed, the cute cards from your adorable kids and a brief respite from your motherly duties.
Give A Little Bit.
Did you know that this is National Volunteer Week? We know how it goes: you’re already stretched as it is trying to juggle your job, your kids, your spouse, and when you get the spare moment: you, so how could you possibly balance another commitment? But there are ways put those good intentions into action - even with that jam-packed schedule. Let us help you ditch the “would have, should have, could have” syndrome with these helpful tips. more
Playgroups Are For Working Moms Too.
If you are one of today's working moms, trying to find time to add anything new to an already hectic schedule is just about impossible. With each new appointment or task, every working mom must make a conscious effort to weed out any poor use of time and make room for only the best opportunities. Hopefully, the choices that are ultimately selected provide the best possible results for the entire family. One of the activities moms often evaluate is playgroups and whether or not they are worthwhile.
Donuts with Daddy: Why Family Rituals Matter.
Who knew donuts could make a kid healthier? Every Saturday morning, my husband and four-year-old son walk the dog up to our local donut shop. It takes them about half an hour round trip, and they inevitably return with an air of pride and satisfaction that goes way beyond a few measly pastries. Admittedly, I never really got the donut crusade. “Do we even need donuts?” I’ve been known to mutter as they head out the door. Turns out, we do.
Don't Type, Let's Skype.
VOIP stands for Voice Over IP. OK, Voice Over Internet Protocol. (Say IP instead of rolling out the words, you'll sound much cooler.) What is this, you ask? Essentially, it's a phone line that works over your fast speed Internet connection (either cable or DSL -- don't make me spell it out for you), instead of a regular (or analog) phone line.
