When relevant, posts are sponsored or contain affiliate links.When relevant, posts are sponsored or contain affiliate links.I am determined to not get caught up in the mad holiday frenzy. I’ve already started putting together my shopping lists and making plans … Read More
I was at a birthday party recently where I met a woman with a child a little younger than my 3 year old son. As is normally the case, the topic turned to preschool. I was impressed by her candor. … Read More
I read this book back in early August and I’m just getting around to writing about it although I’ve recommended it verbally to several friends. Marcus Buckingham and Donald O. Clifton’s book (http://www.marcusbuckingham.com/books/discover-strengths.php) is great in that they encourage readers to … Read More
Everyone warned me about the “terrible twos” and I was pleasantly surprised at how easily they went by with my oldest son. No one warned me about the “power struggle to see who rules the house” threes. However, now that … Read More
I just heard an interesting definition of leadership on the radio: Confidence + Plan + Ability to get others to buy into your plan = Leadership It makes me wonder…does that male sportscaster have kids? If so, are they toddlers? … Read More
First of all, no, I didn’t get a car or a gift bag or anything like that at the Oprah taping. What I did get was a reminder of how blessed I am to live in America. (I was at … Read More
I’m so excited and I just can’t hide it!” Oprah is taping her show’s season premiere in New York this year on September 10th and (guess what?) I’m going to be in the audience (yay!) You don’t understand, I LOVE … Read More
I guess that I should be planning and focusing on the fall season, but I’m not. I’m still stuck on summer. Fall doesn’t begin until September 23rd, so I still have three more weeks to enjoy summer. I haven’t crossed … Read More
(Yes, that’s a picture of me!) I took a beginner level Flying Trapeze class at Trapeze School New York (http://newyork.trapezeschool.com/). It was amazing! Initially, when I saw the school from across the street, I almost chickened out. “What was I … Read More
I recently returned from a Columbia College Women’s Networking breakfast. The New York Times’ “Life’s Work” columnist Lisa Belkin was speaking about “how to realistically balance your career, home and life” (yeah, right). Before Ms. Belkin spoke, the attendees had … Read More