Office Supply Heaven

Do you like gift cards? And what’s your favorite store to have a gift card for? Starbucks? Target? Best Buy? It might sound strange, but I LOVE getting gift cards for office supply stores! Office Depot, Office Max, Staples, Erin Condren, See Jane Work, Paper Source—it doesn’t matter. I always loved back-to-school shopping too because…

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The Girl Power Myth

About 7 years ago, I was heading out to lunch with 2 of my coworker friends when the conversation turned to popular music. As we climbed into my friend’s car she said, “You know, the Pussycat Dolls are just like the Spice Girls.” “Whoa, whoa, whoa!” I practically smacked her over the head with my…

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Easy As 1-2-3: Choose Your Priorities

If you’re anything like me, you must have an enormous to-do list. We have so much to get done—not just for our jobs but also for our homes, relationships, and ourselves. It may seem counterintuitive, but I want to show you how focusing on getting less done can actually make you more productive. Less is…

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Hydrate Yo’ Self

Most people wake up grumpy in the morning. Do you? Sure, you might have several good reasons as to why you’re tired: your spouse hogged the bed, you went to bed too late, the dog’s barking kept you up. Or maybe it’s just too damn early! Seriously, it’s still dark out. But I’ve found a…

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Mental Dress Rehearsal: Let’s Pretend!

Remember when you were a kid and you would play pretend with your friends? One day you’d pretend to be a teacher; the next, a beauty queen. Using your imagination and playing make-believe is important for a child’s development, and it helps them explore their different passions long before adult responsibilities come into their lives.…

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Link Roundup: January 19, 2013

Yesterday was Skyla’s birthday. Little wiggle butt is now 2 years old. She’ll always be my puppy no matter how old she gets. Her favorite hobby is chomping on pinecones. Here are a few posts about Skyla for you to check out: Life Lessons From My New Dog Expand Your Expectations For Other People My…

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26 Random Things About Me

I was talking with one of my clients during her Ready, Set, Go! call this week, and she told me she spent more than 30 minutes cruising around my website trying to find out more about me. Hmmm. I think that’s my cue to update my About page! I like reading other people’s About pages…

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