I’m not gonna lie to you. I’m no fashion diva. I like style. I like to look nice (unless I’m working in my home office, and then I’m lucky if I remember to brush my teeth, put on a bra, and comb my hair). But, while I do love getting dressed up, style really isn’t my main area of expertise.
If I want to make sure I am dressed to the 9s (which happens to be my fave number BTW),…
Protecting Your Greatest Asset: You!I was thinking today about a story I heard probably a million times in the 9 years I worked at FranklinCovey. It is the popular Aesop’s Fable of the Goose and the Golden Egg. In short, the fable tells of a goose that laid golden eggs, bringing…
What Is Your Definition of Friendship?I’ve been thinking a lot about friendship and how much those closest to me, including my family members, help add joy and happiness to my life as well as help shape who I am. The quote: “You are the company you keep” encourages us to be deliberate in how we…
Could Your Relationship Endure a Cross-Country Road Trip?I don’t know about you and your partner, but in almost every area, @troypattee and I are total opposites. The good news is that we have a few things in common. We’re both writers (check out Troy’s writings on Dadventurous.com). We both love to travel. We both love…
Giveaway! Win a Pass to Startup Princess’s TouchPoint Conferenceme • biz, tech, & social media
Are you a mom entrepreneur? Or do you have an amazing idea to start a new business? Lucky for you we’re hosting a giveaway this week that will put you in touch with experts and mentors to help you turn your business dreams into reality. Startup Princess, an award-winning…
Easy Ways to Boost Your EnergyBefore I was a mom I never realized how precious sleep was. Balancing motherhood, work, and household responsibilities makes me feel like I am always running a step behind on energy and sleep. My usual method to get me through is a huge latte each morning but that caffeine really…
Road Trip Day 1: The World’s Largest CrayonI know today isn’t technically the first day of #TheTroyandJylTrip cross-country road trip (made possible by the fine folks at Alice.com). @TroyPattee keeps reminding me we started in New York City on Sunday. But, today was the first day we spent all day in the car,…
#TheTroyandJylTrip Road Trip Across the United StatesWouldn’t you agree that it’s amazing the things you learn on Twitter? News. Up-to-the-minute information on natural disasters. Celebrity gossip. Tips and techniques on how to improve your life. The information is immediate, quick, and endless. One thing I never thought I’d learn via Twitter was the whereabouts of my…
Taking the Guilt Out of Guilty PleasuresAre you a mom who feels guilty when you take time for yourself? I know I do. Day in and day out, there is just so much to do and so many other people’s needs to be met, that spending time on myself feels wasteful, selfish, lazy, even. I know…
Earn Money by Sharing What You Knowme • biz, tech, & social media
Believe it or not, you know things that others want to know. In fact, you know things that other people will pay you to teach them! The best part is that you can create your own online class and get paid to share what you know. What Do You…
