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May31	Summer Water Safety Tips Amy Vedova-Phillips May 31, 2006 Know More: Family Issues, Health & Wellness 2.0, Health & Wellness Children, and adults, love to play in the water, especially when the weather gets warm. Unfortunately, too many tragic incidents happen every summer. Because it only takes an inch or two of water for children to drown, the American Academy of Pediatrics offers some helpful hints to keep your family safe: Stay within an arm's length of your kids at all times. Empty all buckets and bathtubs after use. Don't leave the bathroom for a minute when children are in the tub. Keep bathroom doors closed when not in use. Small children can drown in toilets. Make sure hot tubs are secured. Fence off pools, and keep a phone nearby. Watch kids closely around ponds, fountains, wells, and irrigation ditches. Have a safe and fun summer everyone! Posted at 2:41 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
May31	What You Need to Know About Cancer and Cooking on the Grill! Amy Vedova-Phillips May 31, 2006 Researchers have connected cook-outs to cancer. Can it be true? According to emh-healthcare.org, studies show high-heat cooking of red meats, poultry, and fish, creates chemicals called heterocyclic amines, which are linked to cancer. The good news is, the studies also showed... Continue Reading Posted at 2:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	MSLO Announces Creation of "MySpace" for Adult Women Melonie Murray May 31, 2006 Dave Ibsen over at Five Blogs Before Lunch has the basics about Martha Stewart's new fan-base outreach. Apparently in late 2007 fans of The Martha will be able to post everything from photographs and scrapbook pages through a "myspace"-type social... Continue Reading Posted at 2:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
May30	The Best Year of Your Life by Debbie Ford Melonie Murray May 30, 2006 I've never been much of a believer in resolutions, although this year I did make a few since I was going through some pretty big life changes. Of course, as Murphy's Law (or Murray's Law, in my case) would have... Continue Reading Posted at 9:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Need A Gift for the Graduate? Amy Vedova-Phillips May 30, 2006 It can be hard to buy a gift for someone who has just graduated. About.com put out a list of ideas for students headed to college, but they can also be appropriate for the grad who may not know exactly... Continue Reading Posted at 8:56 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May29	Single Mom Workerettes: Grab Working Mother! Melonie Murray May 29, 2006 The new issue (June 2006) of Working Mother arrived a few days ago along with a ton of other magazines I subscribe to, and as always, it's chock full of interesting resources for working moms of all walks of life. ... Continue Reading Posted at 11:46 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	PINK Magazine: June/July 2006 Melonie Murray May 29, 2006 I received my copy of the June/July 2006 issue of PINK magazine a few days ago. Turns out this is their 1st anniversary issue! They couldn't have chosen a better cover model, either: Iman. Before Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum, Cindy... Continue Reading Posted at 11:22 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Movies In Honor of Memorial Day Amy Vedova-Phillips May 29, 2006 Have the day off and looking for some entertainment after the cookout? How about a movie to remember why you have the day off. As we honor our veterans and those who are currently fighting for our freedom, let's take... Continue Reading Posted at 9:40 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May26	NAWBO's 2006 Women's Business Conference Melonie Murray May 26, 2006 Next week marks the 2006 Women's Business Conference hosted by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). The conference will take place at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, California, June 1st thru June 3rd. The theme... Continue Reading Posted at 10:13 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Sunscreen Season is Here, So Which Are The Best? Amy Vedova-Phillips May 26, 2006 About.com published a list of suncreens that have been said to be "the best." La Roche. It was hard to find this product in U.S. stores, but now it can be found. It has the chemical 'Mexoryl' which protects the skin... Continue Reading Posted at 9:08 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May25	A Workerette's Wellness: Potential On-The-Job Health Hazards Amy Vedova-Phillips May 25, 2006 It's the age of the computer which means efficiency and convenience, but does it also mean health problems? On beliefnet, they look at how modern office equipment is effecting our health. Repetitive motion disorder is the result of the same motions performed over... Continue Reading Posted at 12:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hot Jobs For Women Today Amy Vedova-Phillips May 25, 2006 The Women's Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor has some very interesting statistics for the 21st century. By 2014, women are projected to account for 47% of the workplace, almost half. The department reports the largest employment gains will... Continue Reading Posted at 11:58 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May24	Are You "One Hot Mama"? Melonie Murray May 24, 2006 Trace Adkins said it right...just because some of us are moms doesn't mean we aren't still stunning women with plenty to offer. According to this article in the New York Sun, the "hot mom market" is heating up fast. The founders... Continue Reading Posted at 11:19 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet & Greet: Natalie Jost (Part 4) Melonie Murray May 24, 2006 * What accomplishments are you most proud of during your career? Has your business or product won any awards, mentions in the press, garnered praise in reviews or by users, or helped someone overcome a challenge of their own?... Continue Reading Posted at 11:13 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet & Greet: Natalite Jost (Part 3) Melonie Murray May 24, 2006 What do you enjoy the most about operating your business? What tasks would you perform even if it had nothing to do with the successful operation of your company? Obviously I love the freedom of freelance, but I really... Continue Reading Posted at 10:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet & Greet: Natalie Jost (Part 2) Melonie Murray May 24, 2006 Please tell us about the resources you’ve used thus far and would recommend to others (or steer them away from). Take a moment to share your educational background (both academic and work-based) and point out things that have helped... Continue Reading Posted at 9:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet & Greet: Workerette Natalie Jost Melonie Murray May 24, 2006 I've got a fun Meet & Greet for you this week...Workerette Natalie Jost is a freelance web designer and BlogHer who I think you'll enjoy learning more about. Natalie is also an amazing photographer. You can get to know her... Continue Reading Posted at 9:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
May23	Suffering From Job Burnout? What's At Risk? Amy Vedova-Phillips May 23, 2006 No motivation? Do you dread hearing the alarm clock in the morning? Don't just shrug off work place stress because it can be effecting your physical health, as well as your emotional well-being. Beliefnet printed a story called, "Don't Get... Continue Reading Posted at 9:01 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May19	Drink a Lot of Coke, Go to the Spa? Melonie Murray May 19, 2006 So perhaps it's not the healthiest thing on earth (and completely conflicts with their Every Drop Counts campaign), but I have to give it to Coca-Cola with the My Coke Rewards program. If you're a carbonated caffiene addict, you may... Continue Reading Posted at 11:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Call for Submissions for Women Writers! Melonie Murray May 19, 2006 Seal Press, an imprint of Avalon Publishing Group, Inc., is seeking submissions for their upcoming collections called Greece, A Love Story. Slated for Spring 2007, the anthology joins others in the Love Story series, which has already visited Mexico, Italy... Continue Reading Posted at 10:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Mom Blogs Are Coming! Melonie Murray May 19, 2006 Have you been over to ClubMom.com lately? There are lots of changes taking place over there, not the least of which is the arrival of the Mom Bloggers. Yes, the much-anticipated momblogs have been created and there are some incredible... Continue Reading Posted at 10:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Women Headed to Washington? Melonie Murray May 19, 2006 The Christian Science Monitor has an interesting article by staff writer Linda Feldmann about the "wave of women candidates" hoping to head to Washington through upcoming elections. The focus of the piece is on women Democrats aided by EMILY's List,... Continue Reading Posted at 8:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Pay It Down! by Jean Chatzky Melonie Murray May 19, 2006 An important asset to any Workerette, single, married, or anywhere in between, is fiscal fitness. That's right, your budget can sometimes use a workout just as much as your body can. If you've taken a look at your checkbook or... Continue Reading Posted at 8:11 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	WNBA Celebrating 10 Years Amy Vedova-Phillips May 19, 2006 USA Today gives the ladies the credit they deserve, giving them some publicity to help open their tenth season tomorrow, Saturday, May 20th. The league has implemented some changes in honor of the 10th anniversary. There will now be four... Continue Reading Posted at 11:24 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May18	10 Minutes to Pampered! Melonie Murray May 18, 2006 I don't know about you, but there are days when I am one dog-tired Workerette. Over the past few weeks I've dealt with a lot of stressful issues that are still not all resolved, and boy, did I need a... Continue Reading Posted at 10:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	It's A Disease That Affects More Than One Million Women Each Year Amy Vedova-Phillips May 18, 2006 Pelvic Inflammatory Disease is an infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, or other female reproductive organs. Ivillage warns of the health risks PID can impose if left untreated: Infertility Chronic pelvic pain Complications during pregnancy Sometimes Death The U.S. Center... Continue Reading Posted at 1:23 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Exercise and Pregnancy, Two Peas in a Pod! Amy Vedova-Phillips May 18, 2006 The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend any woman who is pregnant, and has no complications, should be exercising. The article on beliefnet.com, lists several benefits of 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day: Less discomfort due to swelling... Continue Reading Posted at 8:10 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May17	World of Women's Wellness for Maine Workerettes Melonie Murray May 17, 2006 My friend Jessica Harvey (remember "meeting" her?) sent me the following email today sharing some exciting news about an upcoming gathering in Maine this weekend. Be sure to stop by and tell her hi if you're in the area!... Continue Reading Posted at 11:11 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Are You A Tanning Bed Junkie? You Might Be Addicted Amy Vedova-Phillips May 17, 2006 A new study conducted by Wake Forest University has found a connection to obsessive tanners and addiction to the UV rays. About.com published the article that says the UV rays have an effect on the production of endorphins, chemicals released... Continue Reading Posted at 11:47 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May16	"The War's Deadliest Day for U.S. Women" Melonie Murray May 16, 2006 Glamour readers may have already seen this tear-jerker of an article in the new issue of the magazine, in their special feature section called "The Hero List". Susan Dominus pulled together an amazing piece about the fourteen female marines who... Continue Reading Posted at 8:39 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Need An Excuse to Eat Chocolate? Amy Vedova-Phillips May 16, 2006 According to an article on Beliefnet, chocolate actually can have a positive effect on your health. They say the cocoa has phenols and flavnoids which are natural anti-oxidants, which help to keep the body's free radicals in balance. If your body... Continue Reading Posted at 7:31 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Dawna Stone Appears in Body + Soul Magazine Melonie Murray May 16, 2006 Remember Dawna Stone, winner of The Apprentice: Martha Stewart? Her win wasn't just for show. Stone's apprenticeship is as vice president, director of development for Body + Soul magazine. As an avid watcher of the show, I was surprised to... Continue Reading Posted at 7:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May15	2006 "Mother of Invention" Invention Grant Contest Melonie Murray May 15, 2006 Feeling creative? Start plotting out what you would create to make life easier, more efficient, or more exciting, and see if you can win the Whirlpool Brand "Mother of Invention" grant! Yesterday marked the opening of the call for entries... Continue Reading Posted at 8:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Postpartum Depression Resources Melonie Murray May 15, 2006 Having survived a pretty serious fight with peri- and postpartum depression myself, I was thrilled to find an excellent article in Parents magazine this month tackling the topic. Thanks to the efforts of well-known women, such as Brooke Shields and... Continue Reading Posted at 6:47 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Considering Flextime? Melonie Murray May 15, 2006 Considering asking your employer for a more flexible schedule, but wondering how to tackle the issue or if it's even worth trying for? The tips over at the Fayetteville Observer may be of assistance. According to this article, more bosses... Continue Reading Posted at 6:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Snowmass Wellness Experience" Melonie Murray May 15, 2006 I just found out about a girls' weekend that sounds totally rejuvenating and exciting. The Snowmass Wellness Experience is taking place this August, and while it doesn't focus only on women, there are opportunities for turning the weekend into away... Continue Reading Posted at 6:13 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Quotes from Madeleine Albright, former US Secretary of State Melonie Murray May 15, 2006 The June 2006 issue of Glamour has a wonderful quickie interview with former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright! Turns out her new book, The Mighty and the Almighty, will be available soon, and she's doing great work with her foundation,... Continue Reading Posted at 6:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Important Bicycle Safety Reminders for the Family, Including a Child Carrier Recall Amy Vedova-Phillips May 15, 2006 Warmer weather is upon us, which means outdoor activities for families. A popular one is bike riding. In order to be safe, we need to remember to wear proper protective gear. The Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute has some great information posted on... Continue Reading Posted at 12:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
May12	Share the Wealth Expo: Orlando, Florida Melonie Murray May 12, 2006 Do we have any Workerettes planning on being in the Orlando area next week? Turns out the National Association of Women Business Owners is hosting an expo next Tuesday (16 May) where women in biz can get together and network. ... Continue Reading Posted at 4:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
May11	Women Writers: Hit the Spa! Melonie Murray May 11, 2006 I recently joined the National Association of Women Writers (NAWW) and have learned all sorts of interesting tidbits from their weekly e-newsletter. (Still waiting for my box of new member goodies to arrive...I can't handle the anticipation!) Anywho, today's newsletter mentioned... Continue Reading Posted at 11:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Part-Time Franchises for Women: Too Good to be True? Melonie Murray May 11, 2006 We've all seen the marketing packets for independent consultant positions, I think, with companies like Mary Kay, Tupperware, PartyLite and the like offering women their dream mixture of flexible hours, phenomenal products and a career under their own control. I... Continue Reading Posted at 11:10 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Make Mine a $Million" Program Melonie Murray May 11, 2006 Did you know that of more than 10 million women-owned businesses in the U.S. only about 3% earn a million dollars or more annually? (Three times that number of male-owned businesses do the same!) Did you know that women only... Continue Reading Posted at 9:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Unique Mother's Day Gift Ideas, From A Mom Who Knows II Amy Vedova-Phillips May 11, 2006 Mom's love nothing more than to feel like their loved one bought the gift especially for them; there's no other item like it. An easy way to accomplish that is to have the item personalized! Personalization mall is a great... Continue Reading Posted at 10:38 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May10	Unique Mother's Day Gift Ideas, From A Mom Who Knows Amy Vedova-Phillips May 10, 2006 Ok, have you ever thought about "what lies beneath," when it comes to the bottom of your purse? Our local Fox affiliate just did a story on the germs that are on the bottom of ladies purses and it wasn't... Continue Reading Posted at 10:24 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May 9	Do You Know It's Teacher Appreciation Week? Amy Vedova-Phillips May 9, 2006 As the end of the school year quickly approaches, kids are restless and so are their teachers. It's rather fitting that this is "Teacher Appreciation Week." So what do you get for the person who is so instrumental in your... Continue Reading Posted at 10:11 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May 8	Now We're Wild Cats? Melonie Murray May 8, 2006 Well, if the "Wendys" weren't enough, now there's another term for so-called independent women..."Cougars". According to the icWales website, a new breed of women is ruling the boardroom and the bedroom. Apparently yet another concept that began in New York,... Continue Reading Posted at 11:40 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	A Workerette's Wellness: Improve Your Health In 15 Minutes Amy Vedova-Phillips May 8, 2006 Five easy to do suggestions from Health Expressions that can improve your health, even if just for a day! First, remember to floss. Flossing between teeth helps fight gum disease, so you should floss at least once a day for... Continue Reading Posted at 8:16 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May 7	Meet the Wendys: BBC2's "The Apprentice" Melonie Murray May 7, 2006 I couldn't help but crack up when I read this article in the UK's Observer about the "Wendys" in the BBC2 version of "The Apprentice". With all the other acronyms out there, I'm surprised I hadn't heard this one yet:... Continue Reading Posted at 5:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
May 6	Blueprint (New From Martha Stewart Living) Melonie Murray May 6, 2006 This must be my week to find all sorts of new goodies, because right after finding Lily, I spotted the new publication from Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia (MSLO). Blueprint is supposed to help you "design your life"...and I think it shall. ... Continue Reading Posted at 2:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Lily: Beautiful Living Through Faith Melonie Murray May 6, 2006 Christian women now have a new resource to support and encourage them, courtesy of Meredith Corporation (yes, the Better Homes and Gardens folks): Lily. My friend and fellow writer, Eleanor Joyce, spotted this magazine a few weeks back and posted... Continue Reading Posted at 2:41 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Creating a Balance Between Work and Life Melonie Murray May 6, 2006 If finding balance in your life is an issue, or has recently become one, for you, you may glean some wise suggestions from Kelley Robertson's new piece over at Business Know How. His article, "Balancing the Scales at Work and... Continue Reading Posted at 2:23 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
May 5	Meet & Greet: Workerette Rita Ballard Melonie Murray May 5, 2006 Thanks to Diane Ensey, who was recently featured here in a "Meet & Greet" interview, I was lucky enough to hear from Rita Ballard. I visited one of Rita's sites today and she's got so much to teach us Workerettes! ... Continue Reading Posted at 10:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet & Greet: Rita Ballard (Part 2) Melonie Murray May 5, 2006 * Please tell us about the resources you’ve used thus far and would recommend to others (or steer them away from). Take a moment to share your educational background (both academic and work-based) and point out things that have... Continue Reading Posted at 10:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet & Greet: Rita Ballard (Part 3) Melonie Murray May 5, 2006 * What do you enjoy the most about operating your business? What tasks would you perform even if it had nothing to do with the successful operation of your company? Probably like everyone with their own business, my greatest... Continue Reading Posted at 10:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet & Greet: Rita Ballard (Part 4) Melonie Murray May 5, 2006 * What challenges have you overcome during your endeavor? Please describe something that impacted you financially or intellectually and how you got past it. The entire endeavor has been a financial challenge. I did not have savings or investments... Continue Reading Posted at 10:36 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet & Greet: Rita Ballard (Part 5) Melonie Murray May 5, 2006 * Without spilling the beans, what is in the works for your business or product line for 2006? Where are you headed, and where do you hope to be by the end of the year? What about the coming... Continue Reading Posted at 10:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Travel Group For Women Only Amy Vedova-Phillips May 5, 2006 Have you ever dreamed of visiting Africa, or somewhere closer, maybe a whitewater rafting excursion, but just don't know where to start planning? There is a travel company called Adventures In Good Company that will do all the planning for you, including... Continue Reading Posted at 6:50 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May 4	Unitus: Helping Women Who Dream of Becoming Workerettes Melonie Murray May 4, 2006 Tonight I received the nicest note from Tim Stay, one of several fearless leaders here at Know More Media. In his email, Tim mentioned my "Meet & Greet" series and was kind enough to direct me to further information about... Continue Reading Posted at 11:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Mombloggers Unite! Melonie Murray May 4, 2006 A little while back I posted some information here about ClubMom's decision to hire on blog-hers to focus in further on their target audience...moms. In essence, we have mom-preneurs, mom-bloggers, yes, we are learning from each other, teaching each other, and... Continue Reading Posted at 10:36 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hit the Road With TravelGirl Melonie Murray May 4, 2006 Last year, thanks to my former employer, I got to do some traveling to places I hadn't been before. I hit Las Vegas, L.A. and Knoxville, TN, all in one year. Having grown up an Army brat, I've been known... Continue Reading Posted at 8:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	A Woman's Worth Melonie Murray May 4, 2006 This study sponsored by Salary.com has come across my radar several times, but lately it's getting a lot of press. (Some smart PR on their part, frankly!) According to their findings, a stay-at-home mom's salary, if she were paid one,... Continue Reading Posted at 8:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Mom To Be At 63, Are You Joking? Amy Vedova-Phillips May 4, 2006 In Yahoo News today, there is an article about a 63-year old British woman who is seven months pregnant after receiving in vitro fertilization. I'm all for women's rights, but is it fair to that child? To top it all,... Continue Reading Posted at 12:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
May 3	Meet & Greet: Workerette Diane Ensey of Beyond Paper Melonie Murray May 3, 2006 We've got another fantastic Meet & Greet today, folks. Diane Ensey, founder of Beyond Paper (formerly Digitalgybe) has popped by to share her wit and wisdom with us Workerettes. Diane runs three (yes, three!) businesses and also writes here on... Continue Reading Posted at 10:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet & Greet: Diane Ensey (Part 2) Melonie Murray May 3, 2006 * What was the inspiration, or the catalyst for, the creation of your business endeavor? Terror. No, really. Since childhood I suffered from anxiety disorder that by 2001 got so severe I had trouble leaving my condo. I could... Continue Reading Posted at 10:19 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet & Greet: Diane Ensey (Part 3) Melonie Murray May 3, 2006 * What do you enjoy the most about operating your business? What tasks would you perform even if it had nothing to do with the successful operation of your company? Blogging. Reading blogs. Helping people set up websites and... Continue Reading Posted at 10:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet & Greet: Diane Ensey (Part 4) Melonie Murray May 3, 2006 * What challenges have you overcome during your endeavor? Please describe something that impacted you financially or intellectually and how you got past it. I’ve had a hard time believing I’m worth my hourly rate. I still have this... Continue Reading Posted at 10:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet the "Mumpreneurs" Melonie Murray May 3, 2006 When I first saw that headline pull up on a Google Alert, I thought I was looking at the title of a new movie or something! Turns out it's actually an article being run on icWales (the national website of... Continue Reading Posted at 9:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	A Workerette's Wellness: Air Cleaners and Allergies Amy Vedova-Phillips May 3, 2006 Are you or your family members really struggling with allergies this season? I live in the Cleveland area and for some reason this season seems really bad. I usually never have problems with pollen or air allergens, but my nose... Continue Reading Posted at 8:35 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May 2	Meet & Greet: Noelle Wong, Founder of iN-Image! Inc. Melonie Murray May 2, 2006 My colleague Noelle Wong (founder of iN-Image! Inc. and author of KMM's ImageAide.com) just sent me her responses to the "Meet & Greet" questionnaire. She has a lot of insight to share, especially about how a formal education can both... Continue Reading Posted at 9:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet & Greet: Noelle Wong (Part 2) Melonie Murray May 2, 2006 * Please tell us about the resources you’ve used thus far and would recommend to others (or steer them away from). Take a moment to share your educational background (both academic and work-based) and point out things that have... Continue Reading Posted at 9:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet & Greet: Noelle Wong (Part 3) Melonie Murray May 2, 2006 * What do you enjoy the most about operating your business? What tasks would you perform even if it had nothing to do with the successful operation of your company? I love seeing the transformation of each client. Each of... Continue Reading Posted at 9:33 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet & Greet: Noelle Wong (Part 4) Melonie Murray May 2, 2006 * What accomplishments are you most proud of during your career? Has your business or product won any awards, mentions in the press, garnered praise in reviews or by users, or helped someone overcome a challenge of their own? Tell... Continue Reading Posted at 9:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet & Greet: Noelle Wong (Part 5) Melonie Murray May 2, 2006 * Have you worked with a mentor who has led you far? Take a moment to recognize their contribution(s) and we’ll all applaud with you! There are a few people who I’d like to recognize for their contribution: Karen... Continue Reading Posted at 9:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	A Workerette's Wellness: Customized Meal Plans to Improve Your Health Amy Vedova-Phillips May 2, 2006 A very interesting concept, eating foods that can help improve your physical and emotional well-being. iVillage posted an intriguing article that lists 20 different diets to help with things from anxiety to steamier sex! I looked at the anti-anxiety diet... Continue Reading Posted at 9:04 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
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May31	Summer Water Safety Tips Amy Vedova-Phillips May 31, 2006 Know More: Family Issues, Health & Wellness 2.0, Health & Wellness Children, and adults, love to play in the water, especially when the weather gets warm. Unfortunately, too many tragic incidents happen every summer. Because it only takes an inch or two of water for children to drown, the American Academy of Pediatrics offers some helpful hints to keep your family safe: Stay within an arm's length of your kids at all times. Empty all buckets and bathtubs after use. Don't leave the bathroom for a minute when children are in the tub. Keep bathroom doors closed when not in use. Small children can drown in toilets. Make sure hot tubs are secured. Fence off pools, and keep a phone nearby. Watch kids closely around ponds, fountains, wells, and irrigation ditches. Have a safe and fun summer everyone! Posted at 2:41 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
May31	What You Need to Know About Cancer and Cooking on the Grill! Amy Vedova-Phillips May 31, 2006 Researchers have connected cook-outs to cancer. Can it be true? According to emh-healthcare.org, studies show high-heat cooking of red meats, poultry, and fish, creates chemicals called heterocyclic amines, which are linked to cancer. The good news is, the studies also showed... Continue Reading Posted at 2:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	MSLO Announces Creation of "MySpace" for Adult Women Melonie Murray May 31, 2006 Dave Ibsen over at Five Blogs Before Lunch has the basics about Martha Stewart's new fan-base outreach. Apparently in late 2007 fans of The Martha will be able to post everything from photographs and scrapbook pages through a "myspace"-type social... Continue Reading Posted at 2:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
May30	The Best Year of Your Life by Debbie Ford Melonie Murray May 30, 2006 I've never been much of a believer in resolutions, although this year I did make a few since I was going through some pretty big life changes. Of course, as Murphy's Law (or Murray's Law, in my case) would have... Continue Reading Posted at 9:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Need A Gift for the Graduate? Amy Vedova-Phillips May 30, 2006 It can be hard to buy a gift for someone who has just graduated. About.com put out a list of ideas for students headed to college, but they can also be appropriate for the grad who may not know exactly... Continue Reading Posted at 8:56 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May29	Single Mom Workerettes: Grab Working Mother! Melonie Murray May 29, 2006 The new issue (June 2006) of Working Mother arrived a few days ago along with a ton of other magazines I subscribe to, and as always, it's chock full of interesting resources for working moms of all walks of life. ... Continue Reading Posted at 11:46 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	PINK Magazine: June/July 2006 Melonie Murray May 29, 2006 I received my copy of the June/July 2006 issue of PINK magazine a few days ago. Turns out this is their 1st anniversary issue! They couldn't have chosen a better cover model, either: Iman. Before Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum, Cindy... Continue Reading Posted at 11:22 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Movies In Honor of Memorial Day Amy Vedova-Phillips May 29, 2006 Have the day off and looking for some entertainment after the cookout? How about a movie to remember why you have the day off. As we honor our veterans and those who are currently fighting for our freedom, let's take... Continue Reading Posted at 9:40 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May26	NAWBO's 2006 Women's Business Conference Melonie Murray May 26, 2006 Next week marks the 2006 Women's Business Conference hosted by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). The conference will take place at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, California, June 1st thru June 3rd. The theme... Continue Reading Posted at 10:13 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Sunscreen Season is Here, So Which Are The Best? Amy Vedova-Phillips May 26, 2006 About.com published a list of suncreens that have been said to be "the best." La Roche. It was hard to find this product in U.S. stores, but now it can be found. It has the chemical 'Mexoryl' which protects the skin... Continue Reading Posted at 9:08 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May25	A Workerette's Wellness: Potential On-The-Job Health Hazards Amy Vedova-Phillips May 25, 2006 It's the age of the computer which means efficiency and convenience, but does it also mean health problems? On beliefnet, they look at how modern office equipment is effecting our health. Repetitive motion disorder is the result of the same motions performed over... Continue Reading Posted at 12:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hot Jobs For Women Today Amy Vedova-Phillips May 25, 2006 The Women's Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor has some very interesting statistics for the 21st century. By 2014, women are projected to account for 47% of the workplace, almost half. The department reports the largest employment gains will... Continue Reading Posted at 11:58 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May24	Are You "One Hot Mama"? Melonie Murray May 24, 2006 Trace Adkins said it right...just because some of us are moms doesn't mean we aren't still stunning women with plenty to offer. According to this article in the New York Sun, the "hot mom market" is heating up fast. The founders... Continue Reading Posted at 11:19 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet & Greet: Natalie Jost (Part 4) Melonie Murray May 24, 2006 * What accomplishments are you most proud of during your career? Has your business or product won any awards, mentions in the press, garnered praise in reviews or by users, or helped someone overcome a challenge of their own?... Continue Reading Posted at 11:13 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet & Greet: Natalite Jost (Part 3) Melonie Murray May 24, 2006 What do you enjoy the most about operating your business? What tasks would you perform even if it had nothing to do with the successful operation of your company? Obviously I love the freedom of freelance, but I really... Continue Reading Posted at 10:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet & Greet: Natalie Jost (Part 2) Melonie Murray May 24, 2006 Please tell us about the resources you’ve used thus far and would recommend to others (or steer them away from). Take a moment to share your educational background (both academic and work-based) and point out things that have helped... Continue Reading Posted at 9:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet & Greet: Workerette Natalie Jost Melonie Murray May 24, 2006 I've got a fun Meet & Greet for you this week...Workerette Natalie Jost is a freelance web designer and BlogHer who I think you'll enjoy learning more about. Natalie is also an amazing photographer. You can get to know her... Continue Reading Posted at 9:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
May23	Suffering From Job Burnout? What's At Risk? Amy Vedova-Phillips May 23, 2006 No motivation? Do you dread hearing the alarm clock in the morning? Don't just shrug off work place stress because it can be effecting your physical health, as well as your emotional well-being. Beliefnet printed a story called, "Don't Get... Continue Reading Posted at 9:01 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May19	Drink a Lot of Coke, Go to the Spa? Melonie Murray May 19, 2006 So perhaps it's not the healthiest thing on earth (and completely conflicts with their Every Drop Counts campaign), but I have to give it to Coca-Cola with the My Coke Rewards program. If you're a carbonated caffiene addict, you may... Continue Reading Posted at 11:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Call for Submissions for Women Writers! Melonie Murray May 19, 2006 Seal Press, an imprint of Avalon Publishing Group, Inc., is seeking submissions for their upcoming collections called Greece, A Love Story. Slated for Spring 2007, the anthology joins others in the Love Story series, which has already visited Mexico, Italy... Continue Reading Posted at 10:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Mom Blogs Are Coming! Melonie Murray May 19, 2006 Have you been over to ClubMom.com lately? There are lots of changes taking place over there, not the least of which is the arrival of the Mom Bloggers. Yes, the much-anticipated momblogs have been created and there are some incredible... Continue Reading Posted at 10:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Women Headed to Washington? Melonie Murray May 19, 2006 The Christian Science Monitor has an interesting article by staff writer Linda Feldmann about the "wave of women candidates" hoping to head to Washington through upcoming elections. The focus of the piece is on women Democrats aided by EMILY's List,... Continue Reading Posted at 8:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Pay It Down! by Jean Chatzky Melonie Murray May 19, 2006 An important asset to any Workerette, single, married, or anywhere in between, is fiscal fitness. That's right, your budget can sometimes use a workout just as much as your body can. If you've taken a look at your checkbook or... Continue Reading Posted at 8:11 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	WNBA Celebrating 10 Years Amy Vedova-Phillips May 19, 2006 USA Today gives the ladies the credit they deserve, giving them some publicity to help open their tenth season tomorrow, Saturday, May 20th. The league has implemented some changes in honor of the 10th anniversary. There will now be four... Continue Reading Posted at 11:24 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May18	10 Minutes to Pampered! Melonie Murray May 18, 2006 I don't know about you, but there are days when I am one dog-tired Workerette. Over the past few weeks I've dealt with a lot of stressful issues that are still not all resolved, and boy, did I need a... Continue Reading Posted at 10:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	It's A Disease That Affects More Than One Million Women Each Year Amy Vedova-Phillips May 18, 2006 Pelvic Inflammatory Disease is an infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, or other female reproductive organs. Ivillage warns of the health risks PID can impose if left untreated: Infertility Chronic pelvic pain Complications during pregnancy Sometimes Death The U.S. Center... Continue Reading Posted at 1:23 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Exercise and Pregnancy, Two Peas in a Pod! Amy Vedova-Phillips May 18, 2006 The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend any woman who is pregnant, and has no complications, should be exercising. The article on beliefnet.com, lists several benefits of 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day: Less discomfort due to swelling... Continue Reading Posted at 8:10 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May17	World of Women's Wellness for Maine Workerettes Melonie Murray May 17, 2006 My friend Jessica Harvey (remember "meeting" her?) sent me the following email today sharing some exciting news about an upcoming gathering in Maine this weekend. Be sure to stop by and tell her hi if you're in the area!... Continue Reading Posted at 11:11 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Are You A Tanning Bed Junkie? You Might Be Addicted Amy Vedova-Phillips May 17, 2006 A new study conducted by Wake Forest University has found a connection to obsessive tanners and addiction to the UV rays. About.com published the article that says the UV rays have an effect on the production of endorphins, chemicals released... Continue Reading Posted at 11:47 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May16	"The War's Deadliest Day for U.S. Women" Melonie Murray May 16, 2006 Glamour readers may have already seen this tear-jerker of an article in the new issue of the magazine, in their special feature section called "The Hero List". Susan Dominus pulled together an amazing piece about the fourteen female marines who... Continue Reading Posted at 8:39 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Need An Excuse to Eat Chocolate? Amy Vedova-Phillips May 16, 2006 According to an article on Beliefnet, chocolate actually can have a positive effect on your health. They say the cocoa has phenols and flavnoids which are natural anti-oxidants, which help to keep the body's free radicals in balance. If your body... Continue Reading Posted at 7:31 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Dawna Stone Appears in Body + Soul Magazine Melonie Murray May 16, 2006 Remember Dawna Stone, winner of The Apprentice: Martha Stewart? Her win wasn't just for show. Stone's apprenticeship is as vice president, director of development for Body + Soul magazine. As an avid watcher of the show, I was surprised to... Continue Reading Posted at 7:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May15	2006 "Mother of Invention" Invention Grant Contest Melonie Murray May 15, 2006 Feeling creative? Start plotting out what you would create to make life easier, more efficient, or more exciting, and see if you can win the Whirlpool Brand "Mother of Invention" grant! Yesterday marked the opening of the call for entries... Continue Reading Posted at 8:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Postpartum Depression Resources Melonie Murray May 15, 2006 Having survived a pretty serious fight with peri- and postpartum depression myself, I was thrilled to find an excellent article in Parents magazine this month tackling the topic. Thanks to the efforts of well-known women, such as Brooke Shields and... Continue Reading Posted at 6:47 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Considering Flextime? Melonie Murray May 15, 2006 Considering asking your employer for a more flexible schedule, but wondering how to tackle the issue or if it's even worth trying for? The tips over at the Fayetteville Observer may be of assistance. According to this article, more bosses... Continue Reading Posted at 6:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Snowmass Wellness Experience" Melonie Murray May 15, 2006 I just found out about a girls' weekend that sounds totally rejuvenating and exciting. The Snowmass Wellness Experience is taking place this August, and while it doesn't focus only on women, there are opportunities for turning the weekend into away... Continue Reading Posted at 6:13 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Quotes from Madeleine Albright, former US Secretary of State Melonie Murray May 15, 2006 The June 2006 issue of Glamour has a wonderful quickie interview with former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright! Turns out her new book, The Mighty and the Almighty, will be available soon, and she's doing great work with her foundation,... Continue Reading Posted at 6:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Important Bicycle Safety Reminders for the Family, Including a Child Carrier Recall Amy Vedova-Phillips May 15, 2006 Warmer weather is upon us, which means outdoor activities for families. A popular one is bike riding. In order to be safe, we need to remember to wear proper protective gear. The Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute has some great information posted on... Continue Reading Posted at 12:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
May12	Share the Wealth Expo: Orlando, Florida Melonie Murray May 12, 2006 Do we have any Workerettes planning on being in the Orlando area next week? Turns out the National Association of Women Business Owners is hosting an expo next Tuesday (16 May) where women in biz can get together and network. ... Continue Reading Posted at 4:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
May11	Women Writers: Hit the Spa! Melonie Murray May 11, 2006 I recently joined the National Association of Women Writers (NAWW) and have learned all sorts of interesting tidbits from their weekly e-newsletter. (Still waiting for my box of new member goodies to arrive...I can't handle the anticipation!) Anywho, today's newsletter mentioned... Continue Reading Posted at 11:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Part-Time Franchises for Women: Too Good to be True? Melonie Murray May 11, 2006 We've all seen the marketing packets for independent consultant positions, I think, with companies like Mary Kay, Tupperware, PartyLite and the like offering women their dream mixture of flexible hours, phenomenal products and a career under their own control. I... Continue Reading Posted at 11:10 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Make Mine a $Million" Program Melonie Murray May 11, 2006 Did you know that of more than 10 million women-owned businesses in the U.S. only about 3% earn a million dollars or more annually? (Three times that number of male-owned businesses do the same!) Did you know that women only... Continue Reading Posted at 9:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Unique Mother's Day Gift Ideas, From A Mom Who Knows II Amy Vedova-Phillips May 11, 2006 Mom's love nothing more than to feel like their loved one bought the gift especially for them; there's no other item like it. An easy way to accomplish that is to have the item personalized! Personalization mall is a great... Continue Reading Posted at 10:38 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May10	Unique Mother's Day Gift Ideas, From A Mom Who Knows Amy Vedova-Phillips May 10, 2006 Ok, have you ever thought about "what lies beneath," when it comes to the bottom of your purse? Our local Fox affiliate just did a story on the germs that are on the bottom of ladies purses and it wasn't... Continue Reading Posted at 10:24 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May 9	Do You Know It's Teacher Appreciation Week? Amy Vedova-Phillips May 9, 2006 As the end of the school year quickly approaches, kids are restless and so are their teachers. It's rather fitting that this is "Teacher Appreciation Week." So what do you get for the person who is so instrumental in your... Continue Reading Posted at 10:11 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May 8	Now We're Wild Cats? Melonie Murray May 8, 2006 Well, if the "Wendys" weren't enough, now there's another term for so-called independent women..."Cougars". According to the icWales website, a new breed of women is ruling the boardroom and the bedroom. Apparently yet another concept that began in New York,... Continue Reading Posted at 11:40 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	A Workerette's Wellness: Improve Your Health In 15 Minutes Amy Vedova-Phillips May 8, 2006 Five easy to do suggestions from Health Expressions that can improve your health, even if just for a day! First, remember to floss. Flossing between teeth helps fight gum disease, so you should floss at least once a day for... Continue Reading Posted at 8:16 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May 7	Meet the Wendys: BBC2's "The Apprentice" Melonie Murray May 7, 2006 I couldn't help but crack up when I read this article in the UK's Observer about the "Wendys" in the BBC2 version of "The Apprentice". With all the other acronyms out there, I'm surprised I hadn't heard this one yet:... Continue Reading Posted at 5:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
May 6	Blueprint (New From Martha Stewart Living) Melonie Murray May 6, 2006 This must be my week to find all sorts of new goodies, because right after finding Lily, I spotted the new publication from Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia (MSLO). Blueprint is supposed to help you "design your life"...and I think it shall. ... Continue Reading Posted at 2:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Lily: Beautiful Living Through Faith Melonie Murray May 6, 2006 Christian women now have a new resource to support and encourage them, courtesy of Meredith Corporation (yes, the Better Homes and Gardens folks): Lily. My friend and fellow writer, Eleanor Joyce, spotted this magazine a few weeks back and posted... Continue Reading Posted at 2:41 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Creating a Balance Between Work and Life Melonie Murray May 6, 2006 If finding balance in your life is an issue, or has recently become one, for you, you may glean some wise suggestions from Kelley Robertson's new piece over at Business Know How. His article, "Balancing the Scales at Work and... Continue Reading Posted at 2:23 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
May 5	Meet & Greet: Workerette Rita Ballard Melonie Murray May 5, 2006 Thanks to Diane Ensey, who was recently featured here in a "Meet & Greet" interview, I was lucky enough to hear from Rita Ballard. I visited one of Rita's sites today and she's got so much to teach us Workerettes! ... Continue Reading Posted at 10:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet & Greet: Rita Ballard (Part 2) Melonie Murray May 5, 2006 * Please tell us about the resources you’ve used thus far and would recommend to others (or steer them away from). Take a moment to share your educational background (both academic and work-based) and point out things that have... Continue Reading Posted at 10:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet & Greet: Rita Ballard (Part 3) Melonie Murray May 5, 2006 * What do you enjoy the most about operating your business? What tasks would you perform even if it had nothing to do with the successful operation of your company? Probably like everyone with their own business, my greatest... Continue Reading Posted at 10:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet & Greet: Rita Ballard (Part 4) Melonie Murray May 5, 2006 * What challenges have you overcome during your endeavor? Please describe something that impacted you financially or intellectually and how you got past it. The entire endeavor has been a financial challenge. I did not have savings or investments... Continue Reading Posted at 10:36 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet & Greet: Rita Ballard (Part 5) Melonie Murray May 5, 2006 * Without spilling the beans, what is in the works for your business or product line for 2006? Where are you headed, and where do you hope to be by the end of the year? What about the coming... Continue Reading Posted at 10:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Travel Group For Women Only Amy Vedova-Phillips May 5, 2006 Have you ever dreamed of visiting Africa, or somewhere closer, maybe a whitewater rafting excursion, but just don't know where to start planning? There is a travel company called Adventures In Good Company that will do all the planning for you, including... Continue Reading Posted at 6:50 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May 4	Unitus: Helping Women Who Dream of Becoming Workerettes Melonie Murray May 4, 2006 Tonight I received the nicest note from Tim Stay, one of several fearless leaders here at Know More Media. In his email, Tim mentioned my "Meet & Greet" series and was kind enough to direct me to further information about... Continue Reading Posted at 11:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Mombloggers Unite! Melonie Murray May 4, 2006 A little while back I posted some information here about ClubMom's decision to hire on blog-hers to focus in further on their target audience...moms. In essence, we have mom-preneurs, mom-bloggers, yes, we are learning from each other, teaching each other, and... Continue Reading Posted at 10:36 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hit the Road With TravelGirl Melonie Murray May 4, 2006 Last year, thanks to my former employer, I got to do some traveling to places I hadn't been before. I hit Las Vegas, L.A. and Knoxville, TN, all in one year. Having grown up an Army brat, I've been known... Continue Reading Posted at 8:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	A Woman's Worth Melonie Murray May 4, 2006 This study sponsored by Salary.com has come across my radar several times, but lately it's getting a lot of press. (Some smart PR on their part, frankly!) According to their findings, a stay-at-home mom's salary, if she were paid one,... Continue Reading Posted at 8:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Mom To Be At 63, Are You Joking? Amy Vedova-Phillips May 4, 2006 In Yahoo News today, there is an article about a 63-year old British woman who is seven months pregnant after receiving in vitro fertilization. I'm all for women's rights, but is it fair to that child? To top it all,... Continue Reading Posted at 12:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
May 3	Meet & Greet: Workerette Diane Ensey of Beyond Paper Melonie Murray May 3, 2006 We've got another fantastic Meet & Greet today, folks. Diane Ensey, founder of Beyond Paper (formerly Digitalgybe) has popped by to share her wit and wisdom with us Workerettes. Diane runs three (yes, three!) businesses and also writes here on... Continue Reading Posted at 10:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet & Greet: Diane Ensey (Part 2) Melonie Murray May 3, 2006 * What was the inspiration, or the catalyst for, the creation of your business endeavor? Terror. No, really. Since childhood I suffered from anxiety disorder that by 2001 got so severe I had trouble leaving my condo. I could... Continue Reading Posted at 10:19 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet & Greet: Diane Ensey (Part 3) Melonie Murray May 3, 2006 * What do you enjoy the most about operating your business? What tasks would you perform even if it had nothing to do with the successful operation of your company? Blogging. Reading blogs. Helping people set up websites and... Continue Reading Posted at 10:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet & Greet: Diane Ensey (Part 4) Melonie Murray May 3, 2006 * What challenges have you overcome during your endeavor? Please describe something that impacted you financially or intellectually and how you got past it. I’ve had a hard time believing I’m worth my hourly rate. I still have this... Continue Reading Posted at 10:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet the "Mumpreneurs" Melonie Murray May 3, 2006 When I first saw that headline pull up on a Google Alert, I thought I was looking at the title of a new movie or something! Turns out it's actually an article being run on icWales (the national website of... Continue Reading Posted at 9:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	A Workerette's Wellness: Air Cleaners and Allergies Amy Vedova-Phillips May 3, 2006 Are you or your family members really struggling with allergies this season? I live in the Cleveland area and for some reason this season seems really bad. I usually never have problems with pollen or air allergens, but my nose... Continue Reading Posted at 8:35 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May 2	Meet & Greet: Noelle Wong, Founder of iN-Image! Inc. Melonie Murray May 2, 2006 My colleague Noelle Wong (founder of iN-Image! Inc. and author of KMM's ImageAide.com) just sent me her responses to the "Meet & Greet" questionnaire. She has a lot of insight to share, especially about how a formal education can both... Continue Reading Posted at 9:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet & Greet: Noelle Wong (Part 2) Melonie Murray May 2, 2006 * Please tell us about the resources you’ve used thus far and would recommend to others (or steer them away from). Take a moment to share your educational background (both academic and work-based) and point out things that have... Continue Reading Posted at 9:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet & Greet: Noelle Wong (Part 3) Melonie Murray May 2, 2006 * What do you enjoy the most about operating your business? What tasks would you perform even if it had nothing to do with the successful operation of your company? I love seeing the transformation of each client. Each of... Continue Reading Posted at 9:33 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet & Greet: Noelle Wong (Part 4) Melonie Murray May 2, 2006 * What accomplishments are you most proud of during your career? Has your business or product won any awards, mentions in the press, garnered praise in reviews or by users, or helped someone overcome a challenge of their own? Tell... Continue Reading Posted at 9:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Meet & Greet: Noelle Wong (Part 5) Melonie Murray May 2, 2006 * Have you worked with a mentor who has led you far? Take a moment to recognize their contribution(s) and we’ll all applaud with you! There are a few people who I’d like to recognize for their contribution: Karen... Continue Reading Posted at 9:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	A Workerette's Wellness: Customized Meal Plans to Improve Your Health Amy Vedova-Phillips May 2, 2006 A very interesting concept, eating foods that can help improve your physical and emotional well-being. iVillage posted an intriguing article that lists 20 different diets to help with things from anxiety to steamier sex! I looked at the anti-anxiety diet... Continue Reading Posted at 9:04 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May 1	The Story Circle Network for Women Writers Melonie Murray

Women at work and their tips, challenges, advice, complaints, and experiences