The year was 1982...and I was with a few friends over a DJ's house when he was previewing new music. He pulled out the Debarge record, "I Like It" and we were all in El's trance. We wondered like everyone else...is that Switch? Nope...after looking on the back-cover of the album. It was Bobby and Tommy DeBarge's younger siblings. We listened over and over again until we all knew the words and could sing along. Not noticing the time...it was two hours later and past my curfew. Needless to say, the week on punishment was well worth it. I sang, "I Like It," ...
Feel Good: Are You a Bionic Woman?
Remember the 70's TV show The Bionic Woman? I use to love that show. Watching a smart, savvy and strong woman take on the bad guys and win was awesome. I had all the toys; the doll, her blow up house (that took all Christmas Morning to inflate), her bionic station, the outfits....EVERYTHING. I wanted to be the bionic woman. Yet, I was only a little girl that hadn't experienced tough life occurrences. I only saw the end product. The bionic woman kicking butt and taking names. But who was Jamie Summers before her bionic prowess? How did she get ...
Simple Ways to Leave Work At Work
You are walking in your front door and your blackberry is buzzing, your children are hungry, your partner needs to chat and what do you do? Run to the computer to finish up one more thing at work. Learn how to leave work and work and create a balanced life. Work will be there tomorrow. You, INC...needs attention!
Water Play Safety Tips
Summertime and water play go hand and hand during the Summer months. Have a fun and safe summer with your children with these Water Play Safety Tips.
1. Keep Your Eyes Locked in at ALL TIMES. Stay focused on your precious little ones and save the good book for your personal beach or pool time. Don't depend on anyone else to watch your children in the water no matter who the are. If you or one of your children need to take a bathroom break. Signal for everyone to get out of the pool.
2. Bright Colored Swimsuit- dress all your children ...
This is a time of change. For the last few weeks I’ve been downsizing my home. I started with my closet. My first rule…if it doesn’t fit it doesn’t stay. (check) Second rule…if I haven’t worn it in a year…gone (check) By the time I was finished I found a few pieces I had forgotten about and my closets contents were half the size. Yeah…progress. Now it’s on to the kitchen! Yet, we are also thinking about moving. For us, it’s about living comfortably and being able to provide for our most necessary needs effectively.
Perhaps you are on the fence too. You may find your answer after reading this post by Karen Leland. Will you pull out the boxes or stay put? Let Karen help you decide.
It’s 9am and you have arrived at work…your inbox is overflowing with emails, your desk is full of paper work, the voicemail light is blinking on your phone, you have work from yesterday to finish, co-workers are stopping by for information and you still haven’t had your morning coffee. Turn your morning work marathon into a relaxed atmosphere where your creativity and last good nerve are spared. It’s time to get organized.
On the first day try to get to work 30 minutes early to organize your workspace. If your workspace looks like a hurricane hit it…try and hour early. Make sure you have plenty of files and labels on hand.
Need to exhale with your girls? Rally your best sister-friends and plan an event of pure entertainment, bliss or both. Below we have created a few gatherings that will get you and your girls motivated.
Spa Day: What Working Divas doesn’t enjoy a day of pampering? (We do) Find a local spa that is budget friendly. Plus, it doesn’t hurt to ask for a group discount when you book your services. When picking your treatments, keep it simple and select a pedicure and a massage or facial. Therefore, everyone has a little escape before the chatter fest begins. Read the rest of this entry »
Does your day feel like one big roller coaster ride? How do you beat the stress in your life? Working Divas…regain order and find time to try a few of these stress busting tips. They will make your day feel like a walk on the beach instead of a roller coast ride. Go from 90 miles and hour to zero in minutes. Enjoy!!
1. Belly Breathing: Place your hands over your belly, and take 5-10 deep breaths, taking special care to expand your belly with each inhalation instead of your chest. This forces your diaphragm down, allowing your lungs to take in more air – a powerful method for immediately calming your body.
The mom’s of American have spoken. American Baby has released their annual list of the most-useful baby products selected by 5,100 mothers throughout the country. My favorite product were Dr. Brown Baby Bottles, the are the best and have made this years list…how did your favorite fair?
The 2009 American Baby Best of the Year Award Winners:
Say you had to uproot and relocate. What would you take with you? You don’t actually have to pack up anything―just set aside the few things that you love and use and see what’s left over. “Chances are, you use only 20 percent of your stuff regularly,” says Sally Allen, owner of A Place for Everything, an organizing service in Golden, Colorado.
Toss-It Tips
* Envision your home as a prospective buyer might: Uncluttered spaces make the best first impression. They’re also a lot easier to keep clean and dust-free.
* Imagine the potential buyer (or, worse, a relative) going through your closets or drawers. What would you not want him or her to see?
* Buy containers and baskets only after you’ve decided what to keep. This way you’ll have a much better sense of the kind of storage you need.
Why It Works
* You don’t have to get rid of things you love or need―you just have to determine what those things are.
* If you’ve ever packed and paid for a move, the motivation for paring down your possessions will be all too clear.
You need to be able to see what you’re doing. Move everything onto the bed and separate those items that need to visit the tailor or good will.
Put your favorite pieces back in the closet, sorted into categories. Place those you wear the most (office pants, jeans, day dresses) in the most accessible location.
Once items are sorted by category, sort them by color.
Invest in uniform hangers; we like the super-thin Joy Mangano Huggable Hangers for tops (available at hsn.com) and basic clips for skirts and pants.
Shoes should be arranged in clear, stacking drawers or a wire grid system on the back of the closet door. Shoe Repair 101: Tips for keeping your shoes in shape.
The kitchen in most people’s house is the heart of the home and, if big enough, where much of the communal activity takes place. The state of the kitchen is very indicative of the wellbeing of the individuals living there. So, this week I wanted to give you 5 quick and easy tips to help you improve the health of your kitchen.
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Think catty girls are the only ones who size up a woman's outfit? Wrong. Turns out the guys have plenty to say about what you're wearing--and what they'd love to see you in. Here, what he's thinking about your clothes, according to 10 very honest dudes. […]
There's no reason why getting a spiffy new handbag should put a dent in your wallet. Try any of these cute satchels, totes and bags to make the next four to six months ten times more glam. […]
It's sweltering out. No, wait, now I'm freezing! How am I supposed to pick an outfit?! If this internal monologue sounds just a bit too familiar, you'll want to pay attention: We've got a ton of fashion advice for what to wear during that tricky transition between summer and fall. […]
Need a quick refresher course in easy, casual chic with a touch of rock? Turn your attention, class, to Tommy Hilfiger, who's celebrating his All-American label's twenty-fifth anniversary this year. Take notes, apply to closet, and ace every stylish occasion in your life. […]
This is a time of change. For the last few weeks I’ve been downsizing my home. I started with my closet. My first rule…if it doesn’t fit it doesn’t stay. (check) Second rule…if I haven’t worn it in a year…gone (check) By the time I was finished I found a few pieces I had forgotten about and my closets contents were half the size. Yeah…progress. Now it’s on to the kitchen! Yet, we are also thinking about moving. For us, it’s about living comfortably and being able to provide for our most necessary needs effectively.
Does your day feel like one big roller coaster ride? How do you beat the stress in your life? Working Divas…regain order and find time to try a few of these stress busting tips. They will make your day feel like a walk on the beach instead of a roller coast ride. Go from 90 miles and hour to zero in minutes. Enjoy!!
The mom’s of American have spoken. American Baby has released their annual list of the most-useful baby products selected by 5,100 mothers throughout the country. My favorite product were Dr. Brown Baby Bottles, the are the best and have made this years list…how did your favorite fair?
