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May31	Slow Cooking Thursday: Chicken with New Potatoes and Spinach Melonie Murray May 31, 2007 Know More: Balancing Act, Family Budget, Family Issues, Health & Wellness, Organization, Slow Cooking Thursday, WAHM, Working Mothers 2.0, WAHM In honor of my birthday (okay, technically it was yesterday) I'm going to really honor my own tummy this week! I grew up eating a lot of chicken, and if there are two veggies I love, it's new potatoes and spinach. Don't bother trying to tell me the potatoes are technically a starch, gals; I'll plug my ears and ignore you. grin When I spotted this recipe, I figured it'd be an easy way to bring in the best of a bunch of worlds. The ingredients are easy to get, it only takes about 15 minutes to prepare, and you'll only dirty one pot. I bet you may already have most of the ingredients on hand, even. Perfect! Give it a try and let me know what you think! Continue Reading Posted at 2:18 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May29	5 Tips for Taking Maternity Leave While Self-Employed Melonie Murray May 29, 2007 Being self-employed can mean a lot of independence, especially if you are in a field where you are not running a brick-and-mortar shop but are instead working from home providing a service. While you gain the freedom of answering to... Continue Reading Posted at 12:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
May28	Easy Environmentalism: 10 Ways to Go Organic at Home Melonie Murray May 28, 2007 KIWI magazine features articles from Dr. Alan Greene, a pediatrician who is known for his encouraging and informative pieces about children's health, parenting in general, and going green. In their April 2007 issue, KIWI offered up Dr. Greene's "Organic Prescription"... Continue Reading Posted at 11:29 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Martha Stewart Living's "Dreamers Into Doers" Awards Melonie Murray May 28, 2007 Who wants some of Martha Stewart's money? (Me too!) If there's a "touch of Martha in you", you may be on the road to earning some of it, actually. Martha Stewart Living has announced that they will select 11 deserving... Continue Reading Posted at 11:12 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	8 Fun Ways for the Whole Family to Eat More Fruit Melonie Murray May 28, 2007 Remember how the USDA updated the food pyramid a couple of years back and re-emphasized the importance of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in our diets? It's important to note that it's not always easy to incorporate that many servings... Continue Reading Posted at 10:44 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	5 Fitness Products You Need (for Under $100 Each!) Melonie Murray May 28, 2007 While perusing Working Mother magazine last night, I spotted an article focused on helping women figure out the most effective way to get fit. Their point was that you should choose a method (from personal trainer to walking/jogging with a... Continue Reading Posted at 10:04 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Menu Plan Monday - May 28th Melonie Murray May 28, 2007 Every Workerette knows how important it is to plan ahead and try to streamline things like grocery shopping, meal preparation, and kitchen storage in order to (hopefully!) add a few more minutes to the day. Whether you're a single Workerette... Continue Reading Posted at 8:50 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May24	5 Ways to Keep Your Kitchen Clean: Part 2 Melonie Murray May 24, 2007 So, did you get your kitchen all cleaned and decluttered? Great! Now it's time to start a maintenance routine that will keep things clean throughout the week, allowing you to focus more on life and simply schedule the occasional deep... Continue Reading Posted at 12:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	5 Ways to Keep Your Kitchen Clean: Part 1 Melonie Murray May 24, 2007 One of the things that keeps me sane is waking up to a clean kitchen. No, I'm sure I couldn't feed anyone off the floor (I'm not Martha Stewart!), but I hate walking past a sink full of dishes, clutter... Continue Reading Posted at 11:17 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Slow Cooking Thursday: Beans for the Weekend BBQs! Melonie Murray May 24, 2007 Here in the US a lot of us have a four-day weekend coming up in observation of Memorial Day. If you're asked to bring a side dish to a barbecue, or you're looking for something different for a gathering you... Continue Reading Posted at 2:08 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May23	5 Things Nobody Tells You to Put in Your Diaper Bag Melonie Murray May 23, 2007 One of the things that I've noticed in the pregnancy and parenting magazines I read is that "everyone" seems to feature the same list of things you need for your diaper bag, changing area, or nursery. This being my second... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Ten of the "Best New Foods for Super-Busy Women" Melonie Murray May 23, 2007 I think all of us Workerettes would qualify under the category of being super busy women, don't you? That's why I was delighted to see a nice long list of Health's picks for this year's healthiest new foods in their... Continue Reading Posted at 3:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
May21	Five Fun Wedding Gifts for Workerettes Melonie Murray May 21, 2007 With June on the horizon, you've probably received invitations from brides-to-be in the office or from your circle of friends and relatives. Some of you may prefer to simply find out where the bride and groom are registered and pick... Continue Reading Posted at 4:41 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Five Easy Ways to Green Your Baby's Nursery Melonie Murray May 21, 2007 In keeping with the Easy Environmentalism series I started recently, I thought I'd share a few tips for getting a "green" nursery without lots of hassle. It doesn't mean you have to grow your own herbs for baby products or... Continue Reading Posted at 3:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Menu Plan Monday - May 21st Melonie Murray May 21, 2007 Every Workerette knows how important it is to plan ahead and try to streamline things like grocery shopping, meal preparation, and kitchen storage in order to (hopefully!) add a few more minutes to the day. Whether you're a single Workerette... Continue Reading Posted at 5:58 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May20	Resources for Women Writers Melonie Murray May 20, 2007 Great news for you writing Workerettes! There are all sorts of conferences and contests going on over the next few months that may be of interest. There are even some deadlines looming over us right this moment - so get... Continue Reading Posted at 12:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
May17	Who Needs a Nap? Melonie Murray May 17, 2007 It's been a long time since my daughter took a nap, and I'm hoping that the baby on the way does as well with it as she did back in "the day". But did you know that it's not just... Continue Reading Posted at 1:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Slow Cooking Thursday: "No Fuss" Souffle Melonie Murray May 17, 2007 Everyone seemed to enjoy the idea of the chocolate pudding cake I posted about some time back, so I decided to take a Thursday to share another dessert recipe. This one takes a bit more prep time, but you can... Continue Reading Posted at 1:51 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May14	Menu Plan Monday - May 14th Melonie Murray May 14, 2007 Every Workerette knows how important it is to plan ahead and try to streamline things like grocery shopping, meal preparation, and kitchen storage in order to (hopefully!) add a few more minutes to the day. Whether you're a single Workerette... Continue Reading Posted at 5:58 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May10	Slow Cooking Thursday: Go Granola Melonie Murray May 10, 2007 Are you looking for healthy snacks for the kids or something to take along to work for those moments when you get the munchies? I've read time and time again that making your own granola is supposed to be more... Continue Reading Posted at 1:37 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May 7	Menu Plan Monday - May 7th Melonie Murray May 7, 2007 Every Workerette knows how important it is to plan ahead and try to streamline things like grocery shopping, meal preparation, and kitchen storage in order to (hopefully!) add a few more minutes to the day. Whether you're a single Workerette... Continue Reading Posted at 7:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
May 4	First Annual "Smart Cookie" Awards Melonie Murray May 4, 2007 Workerette.com would like to congratulate the winners of the First Annual Smart Cookie Awards, as featured in the May/June 2007 edition of Cookie magazine. All of these women have accomplished much through their hard work, compassion, and willingness to put... Continue Reading Posted at 12:54 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May 3	"Beauty Inside & Out" Sweepstakes Melonie Murray May 3, 2007 I was reading through Real Simple magazine recently and a full-page ad for their "Beauty Inside & Out" sweepstakes caught my eye. As I perused the grand prize offerings, I immediately thought this was something every reader of Workerette needs... Continue Reading Posted at 11:47 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Slow Cooking Thursday: Southwestern Strata Melonie Murray May 3, 2007 Welcome to another edition of Slow Cooking Thursday. Have you tried out any of the other recipes available here at Workerette.com or on the other participants' blogs yet? I am still so in love with that Three-Bean Turkey Chili, myself.I... Continue Reading Posted at 8:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments

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May31	Slow Cooking Thursday: Chicken with New Potatoes and Spinach Melonie Murray May 31, 2007 Know More: Balancing Act, Family Budget, Family Issues, Health & Wellness, Organization, Slow Cooking Thursday, WAHM, Working Mothers 2.0, WAHM In honor of my birthday (okay, technically it was yesterday) I'm going to really honor my own tummy this week! I grew up eating a lot of chicken, and if there are two veggies I love, it's new potatoes and spinach. Don't bother trying to tell me the potatoes are technically a starch, gals; I'll plug my ears and ignore you. grin When I spotted this recipe, I figured it'd be an easy way to bring in the best of a bunch of worlds. The ingredients are easy to get, it only takes about 15 minutes to prepare, and you'll only dirty one pot. I bet you may already have most of the ingredients on hand, even. Perfect! Give it a try and let me know what you think! Continue Reading Posted at 2:18 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May29	5 Tips for Taking Maternity Leave While Self-Employed Melonie Murray May 29, 2007 Being self-employed can mean a lot of independence, especially if you are in a field where you are not running a brick-and-mortar shop but are instead working from home providing a service. While you gain the freedom of answering to... Continue Reading Posted at 12:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
May28	Easy Environmentalism: 10 Ways to Go Organic at Home Melonie Murray May 28, 2007 KIWI magazine features articles from Dr. Alan Greene, a pediatrician who is known for his encouraging and informative pieces about children's health, parenting in general, and going green. In their April 2007 issue, KIWI offered up Dr. Greene's "Organic Prescription"... Continue Reading Posted at 11:29 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Martha Stewart Living's "Dreamers Into Doers" Awards Melonie Murray May 28, 2007 Who wants some of Martha Stewart's money? (Me too!) If there's a "touch of Martha in you", you may be on the road to earning some of it, actually. Martha Stewart Living has announced that they will select 11 deserving... Continue Reading Posted at 11:12 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	8 Fun Ways for the Whole Family to Eat More Fruit Melonie Murray May 28, 2007 Remember how the USDA updated the food pyramid a couple of years back and re-emphasized the importance of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in our diets? It's important to note that it's not always easy to incorporate that many servings... Continue Reading Posted at 10:44 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	5 Fitness Products You Need (for Under $100 Each!) Melonie Murray May 28, 2007 While perusing Working Mother magazine last night, I spotted an article focused on helping women figure out the most effective way to get fit. Their point was that you should choose a method (from personal trainer to walking/jogging with a... Continue Reading Posted at 10:04 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Menu Plan Monday - May 28th Melonie Murray May 28, 2007 Every Workerette knows how important it is to plan ahead and try to streamline things like grocery shopping, meal preparation, and kitchen storage in order to (hopefully!) add a few more minutes to the day. Whether you're a single Workerette... Continue Reading Posted at 8:50 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May24	5 Ways to Keep Your Kitchen Clean: Part 2 Melonie Murray May 24, 2007 So, did you get your kitchen all cleaned and decluttered? Great! Now it's time to start a maintenance routine that will keep things clean throughout the week, allowing you to focus more on life and simply schedule the occasional deep... Continue Reading Posted at 12:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	5 Ways to Keep Your Kitchen Clean: Part 1 Melonie Murray May 24, 2007 One of the things that keeps me sane is waking up to a clean kitchen. No, I'm sure I couldn't feed anyone off the floor (I'm not Martha Stewart!), but I hate walking past a sink full of dishes, clutter... Continue Reading Posted at 11:17 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Slow Cooking Thursday: Beans for the Weekend BBQs! Melonie Murray May 24, 2007 Here in the US a lot of us have a four-day weekend coming up in observation of Memorial Day. If you're asked to bring a side dish to a barbecue, or you're looking for something different for a gathering you... Continue Reading Posted at 2:08 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May23	5 Things Nobody Tells You to Put in Your Diaper Bag Melonie Murray May 23, 2007 One of the things that I've noticed in the pregnancy and parenting magazines I read is that "everyone" seems to feature the same list of things you need for your diaper bag, changing area, or nursery. This being my second... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Ten of the "Best New Foods for Super-Busy Women" Melonie Murray May 23, 2007 I think all of us Workerettes would qualify under the category of being super busy women, don't you? That's why I was delighted to see a nice long list of Health's picks for this year's healthiest new foods in their... Continue Reading Posted at 3:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
May21	Five Fun Wedding Gifts for Workerettes Melonie Murray May 21, 2007 With June on the horizon, you've probably received invitations from brides-to-be in the office or from your circle of friends and relatives. Some of you may prefer to simply find out where the bride and groom are registered and pick... Continue Reading Posted at 4:41 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Five Easy Ways to Green Your Baby's Nursery Melonie Murray May 21, 2007 In keeping with the Easy Environmentalism series I started recently, I thought I'd share a few tips for getting a "green" nursery without lots of hassle. It doesn't mean you have to grow your own herbs for baby products or... Continue Reading Posted at 3:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Menu Plan Monday - May 21st Melonie Murray May 21, 2007 Every Workerette knows how important it is to plan ahead and try to streamline things like grocery shopping, meal preparation, and kitchen storage in order to (hopefully!) add a few more minutes to the day. Whether you're a single Workerette... Continue Reading Posted at 5:58 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May20	Resources for Women Writers Melonie Murray May 20, 2007 Great news for you writing Workerettes! There are all sorts of conferences and contests going on over the next few months that may be of interest. There are even some deadlines looming over us right this moment - so get... Continue Reading Posted at 12:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
May17	Who Needs a Nap? Melonie Murray May 17, 2007 It's been a long time since my daughter took a nap, and I'm hoping that the baby on the way does as well with it as she did back in "the day". But did you know that it's not just... Continue Reading Posted at 1:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Slow Cooking Thursday: "No Fuss" Souffle Melonie Murray May 17, 2007 Everyone seemed to enjoy the idea of the chocolate pudding cake I posted about some time back, so I decided to take a Thursday to share another dessert recipe. This one takes a bit more prep time, but you can... Continue Reading Posted at 1:51 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May14	Menu Plan Monday - May 14th Melonie Murray May 14, 2007 Every Workerette knows how important it is to plan ahead and try to streamline things like grocery shopping, meal preparation, and kitchen storage in order to (hopefully!) add a few more minutes to the day. Whether you're a single Workerette... Continue Reading Posted at 5:58 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May10	Slow Cooking Thursday: Go Granola Melonie Murray May 10, 2007 Are you looking for healthy snacks for the kids or something to take along to work for those moments when you get the munchies? I've read time and time again that making your own granola is supposed to be more... Continue Reading Posted at 1:37 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May 7	Menu Plan Monday - May 7th Melonie Murray May 7, 2007 Every Workerette knows how important it is to plan ahead and try to streamline things like grocery shopping, meal preparation, and kitchen storage in order to (hopefully!) add a few more minutes to the day. Whether you're a single Workerette... Continue Reading Posted at 7:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
May 4	First Annual "Smart Cookie" Awards Melonie Murray May 4, 2007 Workerette.com would like to congratulate the winners of the First Annual Smart Cookie Awards, as featured in the May/June 2007 edition of Cookie magazine. All of these women have accomplished much through their hard work, compassion, and willingness to put... Continue Reading Posted at 12:54 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
May 3	"Beauty Inside & Out" Sweepstakes Melonie Murray May 3, 2007 I was reading through Real Simple magazine recently and a full-page ad for their "Beauty Inside & Out" sweepstakes caught my eye. As I perused the grand prize offerings, I immediately thought this was something every reader of Workerette needs... Continue Reading Posted at 11:47 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Slow Cooking Thursday: Southwestern Strata Melonie Murray May 3, 2007 Welcome to another edition of Slow Cooking Thursday. Have you tried out any of the other recipes available here at Workerette.com or on the other participants' blogs yet? I am still so in love with that Three-Bean Turkey Chili, myself.I... Continue Reading Posted at 8:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments

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