What happened? The holidays just flew by and it looks like none of my work took a holiday. Funny how that happens! I do have a new cool 2008 calendar/planner that it’s fun to fill in, but I’m trying my best not to overload it.
My goal is to make […]
I have so many things to write about for the blog, but I’m on deadline for another writing project. Holiday preparations are also looming. You know how it is when you’re the mom!
Look for several posts next week. Some upcoming topics: The connection between income and housecleaning, an interview with […]
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Have you wanted to order an autographed copy of Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me?, but haven’t had the time? I’m offering a special price until August 31st of $16 per book, including shipping.
Are you, or do you know, a pregnant woman or new mom? Are you going to be attending baby showers or […]
Last week the FDA advised never to give cough and cold medicines to children under the age of 2 unless instructed to do so by a doctor.
To read more about the FDA advisory, go here.
Next time: My interview with Dana Paskowitz, a licensed psychologist and doula who runs pregnancy support groups and also counsels women […]
Dear Readers,
I hope you found my recent interview with the author of Ten Zen Seconds helpful and that you’ve had time to try out some of the techniques.
I’m currently writing an article proposal about Ten Zen Seconds (TZS) for the website Jugglezine. I’ve published six articles at Jugglezine before.
The article will […]
A few weeks ago I posted about an article in Redbook Magazine on The 5 Hardest Things About Being a Mom.
In the post, I asked my blog readers to send in their own Hardest Things list, along with a list of their 5 Easiest Things About Being a Mom.
This is from the mom […]
Happy start to the week. I hope you had a relaxing weekend and are enjoying some springlike weather.
This is the last in my series on organizational tips for moms from Denise Williams, professional organizer. Today Denise discusses how perfectionists can adjust to the chaos a baby brings and why flexibility is a great […]
Welcome to Part 3 of my series on organizational tips for mom. Today we’re tackling the never-ending (it seems!) laundry that comes with having children. As always, our organizing expert, Denise Williams, is here to coach us.
MB: Denise, is there any way to lower the time moms spend dealing with the […]
Now when you go to my book’s page at Amazon, you will find some new features.
Click on the Search Inside icon above the book’s cover to view the following:
• Front Cover (bigger than what’s on the original page)
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• Excerpt (Chapter 1 from the book)
• Back Cover
• Surprise Me! (2 or 3 […]