How to Beat Procrastination
One of the biggest productivity-killers is procrastination. Why is it that when there’s a deadline looming, most people will do anything but work on the project that has to be completed ASAP? Here’s how to replace procrastination with productivity, whether your editor is on your case to turn in an article or you have a […]
Calm mornings take planning, patience and coffee
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #McCafeMyWay #CollectiveBias Mornings start early at my house. Like, 5:15 am early! Even though I don’t officially get up at this beastly hour with my 16-year-old daughter, I hear her alarm. I turn over and pray for another […]
25 Best Salads for Spring
Something about Spring weather screams salad, don’t you think? When compiling this “best salads for spring” roundup, I came across so many different salad recipes that it was hard to choose just 25. The original idea was Spring salads, but since Spring produce varies across the country, I decided to go with a general roundup […]
Stepping Into Spring Fashion with Lugz
It’s safe to say I’m not all about high heels and frilly dresses. Not that I don’t enjoy getting dressed up for a night on the town or business travel, because I do. However, my daily life is a little too…well, rural…to be walking around in my stilettos with a Cosmopolitan in hand. Nearly everything […]
Top 10 Tourist Towns for Family Travel
Spring break is right around the corner and summer vacation planning isn’t far behind. Deciding where to travel with kids can often be a daunting task, though. Fortunately for busy parents, FamilyFun magazine announced today its annual Travel Awards winners and we have some insights to share with you on the Top 10 Tourist Towns for family […]
100 Tools for Empowering Global Women
I’m fairly certain that you would agree with me, there are simply days when life seems pretty darn tough! Maybe the bills are mounting, maybe a fierce deadline is looming, maybe you are dealing with an illness or personal difficulty, or maybe you’ve just earned the last gray hair you can handle from raising kids. […]
Create the Purr-fect Easter Basket for your Cat
Who says the bunnies should get all the attention this Easter season? Our feline friends could certainly use a little spoiling every now and then and Easter is a great time to shower your cat with affection. Check out our top ideas for building the “purr”-fect Easter basket for your cat! Find a new vessel. […]
How To Build the Best Easter Basket for your Dog!
Bunnies and chicks are all the rage at Easter time, but don’t forget to treat your dog with some holiday goodies, too. Putting together an Easter Basket for your dog is easy and fun. Need a little inspiration? Check out our ideas for the perfect round-up of products for your pooch to enjoy! Find the best […]
The Dovekeepers Limited Event Series
To be perfectly honest, I believe Alice Hoffman is one of the most brilliant, gifted writers of my generation. Ms. Hoffman captured me with her literary spell from the very first book I read (“Property Of,”) and has kept me enchanted with her clever, magical prose ever since. This post for The Dovekeepers is sponsored by the Role Mommy Writer’s […]
Into The Woods with Cinnamon Rum Raisin Bread
From the get-go at the theater, Disney’s INTO THE WOODS drew me into the magical, topsy-turvy world of fairy tale intrigue. Immediately, the, the stage was set that we were about to embark upon a journey with our iconic favorites like none we had seen before. By the time the scene with Red Riding Hood […]
INSIDE OUT Family Activity Sheets #InsideOut
I expect by now, you’ve heard the buzz about Disney Pixar’s upcoming animated adventure INSIDE OUT. If you haven’t you are certainly in for a treat and a fun way to “get to know the film” with the amazing set of INSIDE OUT Family Activity Sheets we have for you from our friends at Disney! […]
Asian Cashew Turkey Salad
Spring is such a lovely time of renewal and I think, one the best times to check in on your New Year’s health goals or to start a fresh plan. Whether you have been struggling or if you just need a little boost towards working on a healthier-better-you, it’s always great to assess where you are at, determine […]