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Jun30	Weekend Relaxation: Snowmass Wellness Experience Melonie Murray June 30, 2007 Know More: Balancing Act, Health & Wellness, Marketing to Women 2.0, Health & Wellness Feeling like it's time to get away for a break? I spotted an ad for the Snowmass Wellness Experience in the current issue of Body + Soul. Taking place from August 17 - 19th, it sounds like just the thing for someone who wants to learn a few things, relax, and recharge. With more than 40 exhibitors, cycling workshops, yoga classes, nature hikes, cooking demos, and woohoo! spa treatments, there's something for just about everyone. Continue Reading Posted at 10:03 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun30	Product Recall: Thermador Built-In Ovens Melonie Murray June 30, 2007 Speaking of home appliances, I just learned about this new recall from BSH Home Appliances on several models of Thermador brand built-in ovens, both single units and combination models. If you own a Thermador, please read over this recall closely. ... Continue Reading Posted at 9:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Easy Environmentalism: 3 More Ways to Save H2O Melonie Murray June 30, 2007 Are you flushing resources (natural and financial) down the drain? As I mentioned yesterday in the first installment on easy ways to save water, the average family in the USA uses 400 gallons of water a day - with 70%... Continue Reading Posted at 8:46 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Budgety Blogs: 3 More Folks to Visit Melonie Murray June 30, 2007 Have you been visiting the bloggers participating in the Festival of Frugality and the other smart folks who are sharing their tips and trials on the road to becoming debt free (or at least less debt-ridden)? I don't know about... Continue Reading Posted at 6:16 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fantastic 4th of July Giveaway at 5 Minutes for Mom Melonie Murray June 30, 2007 Did you hear about the fantastic 4th of July giveaway over at 5 Minutes for Mom? It started earlier this week and runs until next Wednesday. Each day the wonderful ladies at 5 Minutes for Mom are posting a new... Continue Reading Posted at 5:03 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun29	Easy Environmentalism: 3 Fast Ways to Save Water Melonie Murray June 29, 2007 In the Easy Environmentalism series here at Workerette I've touched on everything from simple ways to go green to a quickie spa recipe that will recycle your coffee grounds. We've also discussed some of the basic differences between types of... Continue Reading Posted at 11:42 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Product Recall: Far East Imports Fireworks Melonie Murray June 29, 2007 A few days ago we touched on fireworks safety with a resource list from the CPSC. In case your family has been stashing fireworks for the upcoming holiday or you have some left over from New Year's Eve, be sure... Continue Reading Posted at 8:44 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Job Searches: Marketing YOU! Melonie Murray June 29, 2007 Recently we touched on resumes and using them to effectively explain some time off from the job market, whether for parenting or other reasons. Another important task your resume should be doing is marketing.I know, usually when you think of... Continue Reading Posted at 8:25 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Quick Weekend Recipe #2: Banana Cream Trifle Melonie Murray June 29, 2007 Okay, what's dinner without dessert? Here's something you can pull together while that parmesan-Dijon chicken is baking - and still have a few moments peace to sit and relax!... Continue Reading Posted at 8:14 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Quick Weekend Recipe: Parmesan-Dijon Chicken Melonie Murray June 29, 2007 How about we make something fast and easy for dinner this weekend? Five minutes worth of prep time fast enough for ya?I love the sound of this recipe, personally. You can pull everything together in the pan while the oven... Continue Reading Posted at 7:11 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun28	Who Wants to Head to the Spa? Melonie Murray June 28, 2007 Has a woman in your life inspired you to make life-saving choices that may reduce your risk of breast or ovarian cancer? If so, the Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research wants to know all about it - and... Continue Reading Posted at 10:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Contests and Sweepstakes from Women's Health Melonie Murray June 28, 2007 Are you a Women's Health reader? In case you're not, you might want to check out the July/August 2007 issue to get a handle on all the cool contests they are running right now. They've got new blogs worth checking... Continue Reading Posted at 8:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Festival of Frugality #80: 3 Posts to Read Melonie Murray June 28, 2007 The new edition of the Festival of Frugality is up over at Money for the Rest of Us. There are a good number of posts this week that we can all learn from, but here are a few of my... Continue Reading Posted at 1:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Product Recall: Kids' Toy Barbecue Sold at Target Melonie Murray June 28, 2007 Everyone at our house is fascinated when my husband heads out to barbecue. Okay, so the dog is just hoping he'll drop whatever's on the grill - but there's something about cooking out that draws the whole family.If your kids... Continue Reading Posted at 12:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Slow Cooking Thursday: BBQ Sausage Bites Melonie Murray June 28, 2007 Whether you're a Workerette juggling a job outside the home, an at-home mom, a work-at-home mom or all of the above yikes!, you've probably wondered if a slow cooker would be useful for you. I'm personally learning that the... Continue Reading Posted at 5:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun27	Blog Break: 3 Blogs to Check Out Today! Melonie Murray June 27, 2007 Some folks call Wednesday "hump day". If you're looking for a way to get over the hump in the middle of the week, go visit a few of these blogs. They'll get you thinking and possibly chuckling a bit as... Continue Reading Posted at 11:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	16 Simple Ways to Simplify Your Life Melonie Murray June 27, 2007 One of the things that most Workerettes don't have enough of is time. Another is energy! (Wait, doesn't that energy drain come from a lack of time? Yes, it's all interconnected, whether it feels like it at the time or... Continue Reading Posted at 10:36 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	CPSC Resource for Parents: Fireworks Safety Melonie Murray June 27, 2007 With the 4th of July right around the corner, lots of folks are already stocking up on fireworks and sparklers in anticipation of having some fun and letting the kids create their own show. In our area, fireworks are actually... Continue Reading Posted at 9:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Exciting Announcement from a Woman Writer: Nancy Baetz Melonie Murray June 27, 2007 I just received an exciting email from a friend and colleague, author Nancy Baetz. She's just finished her first e-book and it's now on sale. Congratulations, Nancy, from me and your sister Workerettes!Here's what Nancy has to say about her... Continue Reading Posted at 9:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun26	Real Simple Contests Worth Checking Out Melonie Murray June 26, 2007 Who wants ice cream? Who wants a bedroom redesign? (Okay, feel free to admit you want BOTH!)The July 2007 issue of Real Simple arrived in my mailbox a few days ago and I spotted two contests that you ladies should... Continue Reading Posted at 5:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Make Your Own Job: A Gift Basket Business Melonie Murray June 26, 2007 A number of my acquaintances have asked about how I earn income at home, and as is obvious from this blog, my work-at-home job is in writing and editing. That's not necessarily the right path for Workerettes who have an... Continue Reading Posted at 5:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Life: Beautiful Magazine - A Replacement for Lily Magazine? Melonie Murray June 26, 2007 Those of you who have been visiting Workerette since last summer will recall this post about Lily magazine from May 2006, discussing the periodical and how lovely it was. Soon after I found Lily, however, the publication was discontinued by... Continue Reading Posted at 5:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Product Recall Update: Pier 1 Imports Glassware Melonie Murray June 26, 2007 A few days ago I let you Workerettes know about a new recall from Pier 1 Imports regarding some of their glassware. In that post I also mentioned an older recall from May 8th of this year that pertained to... Continue Reading Posted at 3:44 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Product Recall: Bond Manufacturing Folding Recliner Chairs Melonie Murray June 26, 2007 Folks have been getting the patio furniture out and ready over the past month (or more) thanks to warmer weather in so many places. I can't say Washington has been particularly warm, steadily - we have flip-flopped in my area... Continue Reading Posted at 3:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun25	Menu Plan Monday: June 25th Melonie Murray June 25, 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 5:32 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun24	Product Recall: Pier 1 Imports Glassware Melonie Murray June 24, 2007 Summer is upon us and plenty of Workerettes have updated their decor for the weather and the barbecues. If you did any shopping for glassware at Pier 1 Imports recently, though, you'll want to take note of this recall. Apparently... Continue Reading Posted at 5:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Returning to the Workforce: Explaining Employment Gaps Melonie Murray June 24, 2007 A Workerette recently commented here that she is looking for work at the moment and it reminded me of the days when I decided to start looking for something to bring in some cash after being "off the market" for... Continue Reading Posted at 4:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Quick Weekend Recipe #2: Veggie Curry and Couscous Melonie Murray June 24, 2007 Okay ladies, on Friday I shared a super fast fudge pudding cake recipe with you, but I promised you something healthy (and main course-worthy) to go with it. I can't say I didn't subscribe to my own philosophy the other... Continue Reading Posted at 4:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Surfin' Sunday: 3 Links to Learn From Melonie Murray June 24, 2007 Did you get anything done this weekend? I started tackling a few things on the to-do list, personally. Now I have a little time to sit down with a big glass of water and surf. For some reason, today is... Continue Reading Posted at 3:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Weekend Relaxation: A New Use for Your Coffee Grounds Melonie Murray June 24, 2007 Do you like to kick back and relax over the Sunday news and a hot cup of joe? Or maybe you're brewing coffee each morning before you head to work. Either way, save up some of those coffee grounds and... Continue Reading Posted at 2:19 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun22	Product Review: Champion C9 Bubble Pedometer Melonie Murray June 22, 2007 Remember this pedometer, originally mentioned in my post about handy fitness products under $100? Well, a few days after that post I let my husband know that the Champion C9 Bubble Pedometer would make a great (and inexpensive) birthday present. ... Continue Reading Posted at 5:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Quick Weekend Recipe: Cake in the Microwave Melonie Murray June 22, 2007 Who feels like Fudge Pudding Cake? This tasty treat actually cooks IN THE MICROWAVE. Best part is, if you have a well-stocked pantry you probably already have all the ingredients too. I suppose my preggo hormones have me crankin' for... Continue Reading Posted at 3:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Festival of Frugality: 3 Fun Picks Melonie Murray June 22, 2007 This week's Festival of Frugality is up over at FinanceisPersonal. There were 40 entries posted for this week's festival, but certain ones really stick out to me. Here are my three picks to help you usher in the weekend along... Continue Reading Posted at 2:47 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Bringing in Cash: Mystery Shopping Melonie Murray June 22, 2007 One of the tricks I tried to bring in extra cash when I was a single mom was mystery shopping. With over a decade in retail experience, most of it in management, I figured I was a prime candidate for... Continue Reading Posted at 2:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Product Recall: Gills Onions Melonie Murray June 22, 2007 Customers of Trader Joe's and grocers who carry Gills Onion and Sysco Natural brands should check packages of diced onions recently purchased due to a voluntary recall by Gills Onions of a product lot that may contain listeria. Get the... Continue Reading Posted at 12:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun21	Slow Cooking Thursday: Sausage Spanish Rice Melonie Murray June 21, 2007 Whether you're a Workerette juggling a job outside the home, an at-home mom, a work-at-home mom or all of the above yikes!, you've probably wondered if a slow cooker would be useful for you. I'm personally learning that the... Continue Reading Posted at 5:31 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun20	Works for Me: Stretching the Book Budget Melonie Murray June 20, 2007 Today is Wednesday, which means Shannon over at Rocks in My Dryer is hosting another edition of "Works For Me Wednesday"! I'd like to share my own tips for what works for me on stretching my book budget. As some... Continue Reading Posted at 7:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	How to Eliminate Stress by Eliminating Responsibilities: Use a Time Management Chart Melonie Murray June 20, 2007 Remember the article I posted a few days ago about the "Get CLEAR" model for business success? Step two in the process toward building your success was lightening your load by eliminating responsibilities and reprioritizing the ones you decide to... Continue Reading Posted at 7:40 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Win $5,000 Worth of Baby Gear Melonie Murray June 20, 2007 Pregnancy & Newborn magazine is offering one lucky winner an opportunity to grab up more than five grand worth of baby goodies in their July 2007 issue. Turns out their editor Amy Brayfield has hit the baby registries to get... Continue Reading Posted at 6:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Product Recall: Gateway Lithium Ion Battery Packs Melonie Murray June 20, 2007 If you happen to have a Gateway notebook computer that was purchased during 2003, take a look at this media release of a product recall on Gateway's lithium ion battery packs for that year. Gateway has received four reports of... Continue Reading Posted at 4:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun19	Upcoming Deadlines for Writers Melonie Murray June 19, 2007 Okay ladies, we women writers have a handful of contest deadlines coming up that you need to know about. There are some pretty serious cash and publication opportunities out there lately and I'm sure you're going to want to take... Continue Reading Posted at 4:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun18	Upcoming Writer Conferences Melonie Murray June 18, 2007 Ready for some summer networking, women writers? There are some interesting sounding conferences coming up in July. Perhaps there's one near you, or one that you can arrange to head away to for a little break from the homefront. Don't... Continue Reading Posted at 9:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Product Recall: Pine Peak Blues Children's Jackets Melonie Murray June 18, 2007 If you recently purchased a Pine Peak Blues jacket at Nordstrom for your child, take a close look at this recall and picture. Apparently the zipper pull can detach from the zipper, creating a choking hazard for young children. The... Continue Reading Posted at 9:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Women's Leadership Exchange Conference: Tempe, AZ Melonie Murray June 18, 2007 The Women's Leadership Exchange (WLE) has announced multiple conferences and networking opportunities for the year, and the next one takes place in Tempe, Arizona next month. Here are the details, from their website:... Continue Reading Posted at 9:22 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Get CLEAR Model for Business Success Melonie Murray June 18, 2007 I just finished reading this article by Sheri McConnell over at the NAWW website and just had to share it with you, my sister Workerettes. In case you're not already familiar with Sheri's work, she is the president of the... Continue Reading Posted at 8:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Menu Plan Monday: June 18th Melonie Murray June 18, 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 5:32 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun17	Sunday Surfing: 3 Blogs to Sit Back and Enjoy Melonie Murray June 17, 2007 Last weekend I gave you links to three blogs I really enjoy for a variety of reasons. We've also touched on blogs for (and by) single moms and blogs about budgeting and frugal living this month.For this Surfin' Sunday I've chosen three... Continue Reading Posted at 9:23 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun16	Win a Summertime "Boredom Buster" and More! Melonie Murray June 16, 2007 Need to stock up on things for the kids to do during summer vacation? Try entering the contest Parents magazine is co-sponsoring. Forty entrants will win a craft kit from Parents and Cadaco that includes sidewalk chalk, stencils, markers, and... Continue Reading Posted at 9:23 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Colgate Users, Check Your Tubes Melonie Murray June 16, 2007 A few days ago the Colgate-Palmolive company announced that fake versions of Colgate toothpaste have been found in dollar-store discounters of several US states, including New York and New Jersey.If you are a Colgate user, check your tube(s) for typos... Continue Reading Posted at 9:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Quick Weekend Recipe: Spinach and New Potato Frittata Melonie Murray June 16, 2007 As I mentioned last weekend, it's always nice to have some quick and easy recipes on hand for when you want to throw something together in a jiffy. I spotted this recipe for a spinach and new potato frittata that... Continue Reading Posted at 8:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun15	Product Recall: Thomas and Friends Train Toys Melonie Murray June 15, 2007 In case you haven't already heard about this one, more than 1 million Thomas and Friends wooden railway toys have been recalled due to lead paint, which can cause lead poisoning in children. This just adds more fuel to the... Continue Reading Posted at 1:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun14	5 Fun Things to Fill Your Freezer With Melonie Murray June 14, 2007 As you may have noticed from my participation in Menu Plan Mondays and Slow Cooking Thursdays, this planning meals ahead thing is really making a difference in my household. Granted the menu plans are more of a weekly guideline, open... Continue Reading Posted at 10:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Easy Environmentalism: 3 "Green Bean" Blogs To Visit Melonie Murray June 14, 2007 No, ladies, I don't mean blogs that are actually about green beans. chuckle I'm actually referring to blogs, and bloggers, that focus on "green" living, environmental issues, natural and organic products, and the like.As you know, I'm a big fan... Continue Reading Posted at 9:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Product Recall: Second of TWO Dishwashers Recalled Melonie Murray June 14, 2007 As I mentioned in a previous post, there are two dishwasher manufacturers who have issued voluntary recalls on appliances that can be a fire hazard. The first was from General Electric; the second is the following recall on Asko Cylinda... Continue Reading Posted at 9:19 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Product Recall: TWO Dishwashers Being Recalled! Melonie Murray June 14, 2007 I learned today that not one, but two brands of dishwashers are currently on voluntary recall due to the possibility of the appliances catching fire during use. Please look over this first release, and the following post, and verify whether... Continue Reading Posted at 8:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Slow Cooking Thursday: Old-Fashioned Pot Roast Melonie Murray June 14, 2007 Welcome to Slow Cooking Thursday on Workerette.com! I'm so glad I took the time to start participating in this fun program a few months ago. Whether you're a Workerette juggling a job outside the home, an at-home mom, a... Continue Reading Posted at 5:56 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun13	The World of Water - What ARE the Differences? Melonie Murray June 13, 2007 We all know we should be trying to drink lots of water throughout the day to stay healthy and hydrated, but with all the choices out there (more than 3,000!) it's hard to tell what is really worth spending money... Continue Reading Posted at 10:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Win a $5,000 Shopping Spree from Country Living Melonie Murray June 13, 2007 Are you a Country Living reader? If not, you may want to take the time to check out some of their back issues from your local library or from a friend's stash of magazines. If you are willing to spend... Continue Reading Posted at 8:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Are We Raising Slutz? Melonie Murray June 13, 2007 I recently read an editorial in Glamour magazine about the whirlwind of sexiness little girls are being subjected to in the marketing of toys and clothing these days. Having been the stepmother of one daughter and the mother of another... Continue Reading Posted at 4:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Quick Tips for Saving Some Cash Melonie Murray June 13, 2007 A friend and I were joking about how wrapped up I get in saving money lately, because she mentioned that the old adage really is true: a penny saved is a penny earned. (That would be when I went all... Continue Reading Posted at 2:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Product Recall: "Soldier Bear" Toy Sets From AAFES Melonie Murray June 13, 2007 Workerettes, if you're a military spouse or know someone who is, be sure to take a quick look at this recent recall of Soldier Bear's Invincibles Transporter play sets. The products contain lead paint and should be returned to your... Continue Reading Posted at 11:05 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun11	Product Recalls: Simplicity, Inc.'s Nursery-in-a-Box Crib Melonie Murray June 11, 2007 Workerettes, if you have a little one in a crib, check out this recent recall on Simplicity's Nursery-in-a-Box. Apparently some the boxes were shipped with incorrect assembly instructions. You can visit their website to view a video or download instructions for how to... Continue Reading Posted at 4:19 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Budgety Blogs: 5 Must-Read Posts Melonie Murray June 11, 2007 A gal pal and I were discussing blog entries today and one thing she mentioned wanting to see more of here on Workerette.com is information about budgeting. Well now, if there's one thing I'm learning, it's that there are lots... Continue Reading Posted at 4:19 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Contests and Sweepstakes Melonie Murray June 11, 2007 Who wants to win some free goodies? Yeah, me too! That's why I thought I'd pass along these tips on contests and sweepstakes that I spotted in American Baby recently. There's all sorts of "stuff" out there to be had... Continue Reading Posted at 3:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	14 Items for Your First Aid Kit Melonie Murray June 11, 2007 While bumps, bruises, and scrapes can happen year-round (especially for those of you who ski and such!), summer seems to be the time that lots of injuries take place. After all, we're barbecuing (burns), hiking (twisted ankles), and gardening (insect... Continue Reading Posted at 2:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Menu Plan Monday: June 11th Melonie Murray June 11, 2007 Whether you're a single Workerette trying to plan things out so you'll eat something other than fast food, a working mom with a large family at home, or an empty nester ready to really relish your time in the kitchen,... Continue Reading Posted at 5:24 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun10	Product Recall: WholeSoy & Co Blueberry Yogurt Melonie Murray June 10, 2007 Workerettes, here's an important recall to know about if you're a consumer who's using soy products to avoid potential problems with dairy allergies. WholeSoy & Co. of California is conducting a voluntary recall of more than 30,000 containers of blueberry yogurt... Continue Reading Posted at 1:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Sunday Surfing: 3 Must-Visit Blogs Melonie Murray June 10, 2007 For some of you, the weekend is the time to kick back, relax, and watch some tv or surf the blogosphere. If you enjoy the latter option, then I've got some suggestions for you. I'll try to offer up a... Continue Reading Posted at 12:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Five Healthier Snacks for Toddlers (and Big People Too!) Melonie Murray June 10, 2007 American Baby magazine has an interesting article in their June 2007 issue that lists what they consider to be great goodies for snacky kids. Personally I don't think you have to tote a diaper bag to make good use of... Continue Reading Posted at 12:10 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Win Cash for Your Best Bedtime Story! Melonie Murray June 10, 2007 Do you have a bedtime story that your kids, grandkids, or nieces and nephews love to hear time and time again? It's time to get it in writing, and possibly win some dough while you're at it.In honor of the... Continue Reading Posted at 11:08 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Working Mother's 25 Best Small Companies for 2007 Melonie Murray June 10, 2007 Yesterday I mentioned the recipients of the 2007 Entrepreneur Mom Awards; today I'd like to take a moment to congratulate the companies who have been chosen as the 25 Best Small Companies. Out of hundreds nominated, these companies have really... Continue Reading Posted at 10:47 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun 9	Quick Weekend Meals: Chopped Veggie and Crabmeat Salad Melonie Murray June 9, 2007 It's the weekend and lunch or dinner should be quick and easy, right? I sure think so. For some weird reason, I feel like making bigger meals during the week isn't as big a deal (perhaps thanks to my Crock... Continue Reading Posted at 11:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	2007 "Mom's Choice Awards" Open for Submissions Melonie Murray June 9, 2007 The Just for Mom Foundation recently announced that the nominations for their 2007 Mom's Choice Awards are now open. Categories include everything from parenting websites to adult books and several types of children's books as well as educational products and... Continue Reading Posted at 10:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Product Recall: Ground Beef from United Food Group, LLC Melonie Murray June 9, 2007 Workerettes, here's one more list to look over before you head to the grocery store! Be sure to check your freezer or fridge as well for these items, as the original ground beef recall has been voluntarily expanded from the... Continue Reading Posted at 10:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The "Dirty Dozen" of Produce Melonie Murray June 9, 2007 Feeling fruity? Before you head to the grocery store, you might want to look over this list of the 12 most important fruits and veggies to buy organic versions of. One of the biggest myths out there about organic is... Continue Reading Posted at 10:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Working Mother's Entrepreneur Mom Awards Melonie Murray June 9, 2007 Workerette.com would like to congratulate the working moms named as recipients of Working Mother magazine's Entrepreneur Mom Awards for 2007. I personally was incredibly excited to see the founder of one of my favorite educational companies, Rachel de Azevedo Coleman... Continue Reading Posted at 9:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun 7	Slow Cooking Thursday: Green Chile Risotto with Chicken Melonie Murray June 7, 2007 Welcome to Slow Cooking Thursday on Workerette.com! I'm so glad I took the time to start participating in this fun program a few months ago. Whether you're a Workerette juggling a job outside the home, an at-home mom, a work-at-home... Continue Reading Posted at 9:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun 6	Five Ways to Streamline Your Mornings Melonie Murray June 6, 2007 Does the morning rush at your house make you want to run off to the woods and hide away? If your morning routine is anything like those of most Workerettes, it could probably use some polishing and streamlining to make... Continue Reading Posted at 6:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Going Hiking? 15 Must-Haves for Your Backpack Melonie Murray June 6, 2007 Now that summer is almost officially here and the kids are getting out of school, a lot of families are planning day hikes and camping trips. If the weather in your area is looking lovely and you're ready to hit... Continue Reading Posted at 5:48 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Easy Environmentalism: 5 Super Simple Ways to Green Up Melonie Murray June 6, 2007 Looking for more ways to go green? In this installment to the Easy Environmentalism series, you'll find five super simple ways to get greener - and none of them take more than five minutes to implement. They'll save you greenbacks... Continue Reading Posted at 4:46 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	5 Fast Ways to Save Some Cash Melonie Murray June 6, 2007 I was just checking out Jenn's Frugal Upstate blog and spotted the links for the Festival of Frugality (#76) along with her commentary about certain posts. It's taking me a while to wade through all of the excellent blogs out... Continue Reading Posted at 2:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Mothering Magazine Announces Digital Subscriptions Melonie Murray June 6, 2007 Mothering magazine announced today that digital subscriptions to their publication are now available. If you're looking for a publication that is "outside the box" with editorial and parenting issues, you might give Mothering a shot. I'm not always in agreement,... Continue Reading Posted at 12:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun 5	8 Fast and Easy Home Office Makeover Ideas Melonie Murray June 5, 2007 Does your home office need help? Are you wondering how you can afford to get things organized and ship shape without blowing the entire budget on a re-do? Or maybe you're a Workerette making the switch from the corner office... Continue Reading Posted at 8:41 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	5 Ways Moms Fall Prey to a Myth: Eating for Two Melonie Murray June 5, 2007 Ever heard that comment that once you're pregnant, you need to make sure you "eat for two"? Makes a darn convenient excuse at times, doesn't it? After all, now you can stock up on sweets and say "the baby" is... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Win a Makeover from Working Mother Magazine! Melonie Murray June 5, 2007 Want to win a "life-changing" makeover? Go hit the Working Mother magazine website and enter their Working Mother Balance Makeover! Here's the skinny: ... Continue Reading Posted at 3:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Product Recall: Infantino SlingRider Infant Carrier Melonie Murray June 5, 2007 Workerettes, please take note of this important product recall notice. Whether you're a mom, a gramma, or know someone who has a baby (or one on the way), you'll want to read this over. If your child is in daycare... Continue Reading Posted at 2:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Easy Environmentalism: Mission Organic 2010 Melonie Murray June 5, 2007 Have the steps and resources in my Easy Environmentalism series gotten you jumpstarted on turning a tinge more green? If you're looking for another way to live a more organic life, then the Mission: Organic 2010 project will definitely be of... Continue Reading Posted at 2:23 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun 4	Blogs for Single Moms Melonie Murray June 4, 2007 In honor of Easton Ellsworth's Blogtipping Day, I've decided to pass along some resources for single moms, or those who want to be of service to them. Or those who have "been there, done that" like myself. Okay, I admit... Continue Reading Posted at 3:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Glamour's Annual Essay Contest Melonie Murray June 4, 2007 Get ready, Workerettes! It's time for the annual Glamour magazine essay contest, where one lucky winner will win $10,000, take a trip to New York City, and see her story published in a future edition of Glamour.A panel of writers, including Laura... Continue Reading Posted at 2:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	New Scam Targets Military Spouses, Family Members Melonie Murray June 4, 2007 I just received an email from Military Spouse Magazine giving notice of a scam in place to try to take advantage of the emotional situation created by the injury or death of a servicemember in order to gain access to... Continue Reading Posted at 12:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	FitPregnancy Goes Green Melonie Murray June 4, 2007 Last week I picked up the latest issue of FitPregnancy (June/July 2007) and I was excited to see a special focus on "going green" this time around. The featured articles include tips on what to buy and avoid at... Continue Reading Posted at 11:13 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Menu Plan Monday: June 4th Melonie Murray June 4, 2007 Whether you're a single Workerette trying to plan things out so you'll eat something other than fast food, a working mom with a large family at home, or an empty nester ready to really relish your time in the kitchen,... Continue Reading Posted at 5:24 AM \| Permalink \| Comments

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Jun30	Weekend Relaxation: Snowmass Wellness Experience Melonie Murray June 30, 2007 Know More: Balancing Act, Health & Wellness, Marketing to Women 2.0, Health & Wellness Feeling like it's time to get away for a break? I spotted an ad for the Snowmass Wellness Experience in the current issue of Body + Soul. Taking place from August 17 - 19th, it sounds like just the thing for someone who wants to learn a few things, relax, and recharge. With more than 40 exhibitors, cycling workshops, yoga classes, nature hikes, cooking demos, and woohoo! spa treatments, there's something for just about everyone. Continue Reading Posted at 10:03 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun30	Product Recall: Thermador Built-In Ovens Melonie Murray June 30, 2007 Speaking of home appliances, I just learned about this new recall from BSH Home Appliances on several models of Thermador brand built-in ovens, both single units and combination models. If you own a Thermador, please read over this recall closely. ... Continue Reading Posted at 9:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Easy Environmentalism: 3 More Ways to Save H2O Melonie Murray June 30, 2007 Are you flushing resources (natural and financial) down the drain? As I mentioned yesterday in the first installment on easy ways to save water, the average family in the USA uses 400 gallons of water a day - with 70%... Continue Reading Posted at 8:46 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Budgety Blogs: 3 More Folks to Visit Melonie Murray June 30, 2007 Have you been visiting the bloggers participating in the Festival of Frugality and the other smart folks who are sharing their tips and trials on the road to becoming debt free (or at least less debt-ridden)? I don't know about... Continue Reading Posted at 6:16 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fantastic 4th of July Giveaway at 5 Minutes for Mom Melonie Murray June 30, 2007 Did you hear about the fantastic 4th of July giveaway over at 5 Minutes for Mom? It started earlier this week and runs until next Wednesday. Each day the wonderful ladies at 5 Minutes for Mom are posting a new... Continue Reading Posted at 5:03 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun29	Easy Environmentalism: 3 Fast Ways to Save Water Melonie Murray June 29, 2007 In the Easy Environmentalism series here at Workerette I've touched on everything from simple ways to go green to a quickie spa recipe that will recycle your coffee grounds. We've also discussed some of the basic differences between types of... Continue Reading Posted at 11:42 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Product Recall: Far East Imports Fireworks Melonie Murray June 29, 2007 A few days ago we touched on fireworks safety with a resource list from the CPSC. In case your family has been stashing fireworks for the upcoming holiday or you have some left over from New Year's Eve, be sure... Continue Reading Posted at 8:44 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Job Searches: Marketing YOU! Melonie Murray June 29, 2007 Recently we touched on resumes and using them to effectively explain some time off from the job market, whether for parenting or other reasons. Another important task your resume should be doing is marketing.I know, usually when you think of... Continue Reading Posted at 8:25 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Quick Weekend Recipe #2: Banana Cream Trifle Melonie Murray June 29, 2007 Okay, what's dinner without dessert? Here's something you can pull together while that parmesan-Dijon chicken is baking - and still have a few moments peace to sit and relax!... Continue Reading Posted at 8:14 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Quick Weekend Recipe: Parmesan-Dijon Chicken Melonie Murray June 29, 2007 How about we make something fast and easy for dinner this weekend? Five minutes worth of prep time fast enough for ya?I love the sound of this recipe, personally. You can pull everything together in the pan while the oven... Continue Reading Posted at 7:11 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun28	Who Wants to Head to the Spa? Melonie Murray June 28, 2007 Has a woman in your life inspired you to make life-saving choices that may reduce your risk of breast or ovarian cancer? If so, the Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research wants to know all about it - and... Continue Reading Posted at 10:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Contests and Sweepstakes from Women's Health Melonie Murray June 28, 2007 Are you a Women's Health reader? In case you're not, you might want to check out the July/August 2007 issue to get a handle on all the cool contests they are running right now. They've got new blogs worth checking... Continue Reading Posted at 8:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Festival of Frugality #80: 3 Posts to Read Melonie Murray June 28, 2007 The new edition of the Festival of Frugality is up over at Money for the Rest of Us. There are a good number of posts this week that we can all learn from, but here are a few of my... Continue Reading Posted at 1:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Product Recall: Kids' Toy Barbecue Sold at Target Melonie Murray June 28, 2007 Everyone at our house is fascinated when my husband heads out to barbecue. Okay, so the dog is just hoping he'll drop whatever's on the grill - but there's something about cooking out that draws the whole family.If your kids... Continue Reading Posted at 12:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Slow Cooking Thursday: BBQ Sausage Bites Melonie Murray June 28, 2007 Whether you're a Workerette juggling a job outside the home, an at-home mom, a work-at-home mom or all of the above yikes!, you've probably wondered if a slow cooker would be useful for you. I'm personally learning that the... Continue Reading Posted at 5:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun27	Blog Break: 3 Blogs to Check Out Today! Melonie Murray June 27, 2007 Some folks call Wednesday "hump day". If you're looking for a way to get over the hump in the middle of the week, go visit a few of these blogs. They'll get you thinking and possibly chuckling a bit as... Continue Reading Posted at 11:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	16 Simple Ways to Simplify Your Life Melonie Murray June 27, 2007 One of the things that most Workerettes don't have enough of is time. Another is energy! (Wait, doesn't that energy drain come from a lack of time? Yes, it's all interconnected, whether it feels like it at the time or... Continue Reading Posted at 10:36 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	CPSC Resource for Parents: Fireworks Safety Melonie Murray June 27, 2007 With the 4th of July right around the corner, lots of folks are already stocking up on fireworks and sparklers in anticipation of having some fun and letting the kids create their own show. In our area, fireworks are actually... Continue Reading Posted at 9:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Exciting Announcement from a Woman Writer: Nancy Baetz Melonie Murray June 27, 2007 I just received an exciting email from a friend and colleague, author Nancy Baetz. She's just finished her first e-book and it's now on sale. Congratulations, Nancy, from me and your sister Workerettes!Here's what Nancy has to say about her... Continue Reading Posted at 9:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun26	Real Simple Contests Worth Checking Out Melonie Murray June 26, 2007 Who wants ice cream? Who wants a bedroom redesign? (Okay, feel free to admit you want BOTH!)The July 2007 issue of Real Simple arrived in my mailbox a few days ago and I spotted two contests that you ladies should... Continue Reading Posted at 5:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Make Your Own Job: A Gift Basket Business Melonie Murray June 26, 2007 A number of my acquaintances have asked about how I earn income at home, and as is obvious from this blog, my work-at-home job is in writing and editing. That's not necessarily the right path for Workerettes who have an... Continue Reading Posted at 5:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Life: Beautiful Magazine - A Replacement for Lily Magazine? Melonie Murray June 26, 2007 Those of you who have been visiting Workerette since last summer will recall this post about Lily magazine from May 2006, discussing the periodical and how lovely it was. Soon after I found Lily, however, the publication was discontinued by... Continue Reading Posted at 5:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Product Recall Update: Pier 1 Imports Glassware Melonie Murray June 26, 2007 A few days ago I let you Workerettes know about a new recall from Pier 1 Imports regarding some of their glassware. In that post I also mentioned an older recall from May 8th of this year that pertained to... Continue Reading Posted at 3:44 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Product Recall: Bond Manufacturing Folding Recliner Chairs Melonie Murray June 26, 2007 Folks have been getting the patio furniture out and ready over the past month (or more) thanks to warmer weather in so many places. I can't say Washington has been particularly warm, steadily - we have flip-flopped in my area... Continue Reading Posted at 3:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun25	Menu Plan Monday: June 25th Melonie Murray June 25, 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 5:32 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun24	Product Recall: Pier 1 Imports Glassware Melonie Murray June 24, 2007 Summer is upon us and plenty of Workerettes have updated their decor for the weather and the barbecues. If you did any shopping for glassware at Pier 1 Imports recently, though, you'll want to take note of this recall. Apparently... Continue Reading Posted at 5:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Returning to the Workforce: Explaining Employment Gaps Melonie Murray June 24, 2007 A Workerette recently commented here that she is looking for work at the moment and it reminded me of the days when I decided to start looking for something to bring in some cash after being "off the market" for... Continue Reading Posted at 4:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Quick Weekend Recipe #2: Veggie Curry and Couscous Melonie Murray June 24, 2007 Okay ladies, on Friday I shared a super fast fudge pudding cake recipe with you, but I promised you something healthy (and main course-worthy) to go with it. I can't say I didn't subscribe to my own philosophy the other... Continue Reading Posted at 4:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Surfin' Sunday: 3 Links to Learn From Melonie Murray June 24, 2007 Did you get anything done this weekend? I started tackling a few things on the to-do list, personally. Now I have a little time to sit down with a big glass of water and surf. For some reason, today is... Continue Reading Posted at 3:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Weekend Relaxation: A New Use for Your Coffee Grounds Melonie Murray June 24, 2007 Do you like to kick back and relax over the Sunday news and a hot cup of joe? Or maybe you're brewing coffee each morning before you head to work. Either way, save up some of those coffee grounds and... Continue Reading Posted at 2:19 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun22	Product Review: Champion C9 Bubble Pedometer Melonie Murray June 22, 2007 Remember this pedometer, originally mentioned in my post about handy fitness products under $100? Well, a few days after that post I let my husband know that the Champion C9 Bubble Pedometer would make a great (and inexpensive) birthday present. ... Continue Reading Posted at 5:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Quick Weekend Recipe: Cake in the Microwave Melonie Murray June 22, 2007 Who feels like Fudge Pudding Cake? This tasty treat actually cooks IN THE MICROWAVE. Best part is, if you have a well-stocked pantry you probably already have all the ingredients too. I suppose my preggo hormones have me crankin' for... Continue Reading Posted at 3:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Festival of Frugality: 3 Fun Picks Melonie Murray June 22, 2007 This week's Festival of Frugality is up over at FinanceisPersonal. There were 40 entries posted for this week's festival, but certain ones really stick out to me. Here are my three picks to help you usher in the weekend along... Continue Reading Posted at 2:47 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Bringing in Cash: Mystery Shopping Melonie Murray June 22, 2007 One of the tricks I tried to bring in extra cash when I was a single mom was mystery shopping. With over a decade in retail experience, most of it in management, I figured I was a prime candidate for... Continue Reading Posted at 2:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Product Recall: Gills Onions Melonie Murray June 22, 2007 Customers of Trader Joe's and grocers who carry Gills Onion and Sysco Natural brands should check packages of diced onions recently purchased due to a voluntary recall by Gills Onions of a product lot that may contain listeria. Get the... Continue Reading Posted at 12:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun21	Slow Cooking Thursday: Sausage Spanish Rice Melonie Murray June 21, 2007 Whether you're a Workerette juggling a job outside the home, an at-home mom, a work-at-home mom or all of the above yikes!, you've probably wondered if a slow cooker would be useful for you. I'm personally learning that the... Continue Reading Posted at 5:31 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun20	Works for Me: Stretching the Book Budget Melonie Murray June 20, 2007 Today is Wednesday, which means Shannon over at Rocks in My Dryer is hosting another edition of "Works For Me Wednesday"! I'd like to share my own tips for what works for me on stretching my book budget. As some... Continue Reading Posted at 7:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	How to Eliminate Stress by Eliminating Responsibilities: Use a Time Management Chart Melonie Murray June 20, 2007 Remember the article I posted a few days ago about the "Get CLEAR" model for business success? Step two in the process toward building your success was lightening your load by eliminating responsibilities and reprioritizing the ones you decide to... Continue Reading Posted at 7:40 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Win $5,000 Worth of Baby Gear Melonie Murray June 20, 2007 Pregnancy & Newborn magazine is offering one lucky winner an opportunity to grab up more than five grand worth of baby goodies in their July 2007 issue. Turns out their editor Amy Brayfield has hit the baby registries to get... Continue Reading Posted at 6:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Product Recall: Gateway Lithium Ion Battery Packs Melonie Murray June 20, 2007 If you happen to have a Gateway notebook computer that was purchased during 2003, take a look at this media release of a product recall on Gateway's lithium ion battery packs for that year. Gateway has received four reports of... Continue Reading Posted at 4:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun19	Upcoming Deadlines for Writers Melonie Murray June 19, 2007 Okay ladies, we women writers have a handful of contest deadlines coming up that you need to know about. There are some pretty serious cash and publication opportunities out there lately and I'm sure you're going to want to take... Continue Reading Posted at 4:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun18	Upcoming Writer Conferences Melonie Murray June 18, 2007 Ready for some summer networking, women writers? There are some interesting sounding conferences coming up in July. Perhaps there's one near you, or one that you can arrange to head away to for a little break from the homefront. Don't... Continue Reading Posted at 9:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Product Recall: Pine Peak Blues Children's Jackets Melonie Murray June 18, 2007 If you recently purchased a Pine Peak Blues jacket at Nordstrom for your child, take a close look at this recall and picture. Apparently the zipper pull can detach from the zipper, creating a choking hazard for young children. The... Continue Reading Posted at 9:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Women's Leadership Exchange Conference: Tempe, AZ Melonie Murray June 18, 2007 The Women's Leadership Exchange (WLE) has announced multiple conferences and networking opportunities for the year, and the next one takes place in Tempe, Arizona next month. Here are the details, from their website:... Continue Reading Posted at 9:22 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Get CLEAR Model for Business Success Melonie Murray June 18, 2007 I just finished reading this article by Sheri McConnell over at the NAWW website and just had to share it with you, my sister Workerettes. In case you're not already familiar with Sheri's work, she is the president of the... Continue Reading Posted at 8:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Menu Plan Monday: June 18th Melonie Murray June 18, 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 5:32 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun17	Sunday Surfing: 3 Blogs to Sit Back and Enjoy Melonie Murray June 17, 2007 Last weekend I gave you links to three blogs I really enjoy for a variety of reasons. We've also touched on blogs for (and by) single moms and blogs about budgeting and frugal living this month.For this Surfin' Sunday I've chosen three... Continue Reading Posted at 9:23 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun16	Win a Summertime "Boredom Buster" and More! Melonie Murray June 16, 2007 Need to stock up on things for the kids to do during summer vacation? Try entering the contest Parents magazine is co-sponsoring. Forty entrants will win a craft kit from Parents and Cadaco that includes sidewalk chalk, stencils, markers, and... Continue Reading Posted at 9:23 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Colgate Users, Check Your Tubes Melonie Murray June 16, 2007 A few days ago the Colgate-Palmolive company announced that fake versions of Colgate toothpaste have been found in dollar-store discounters of several US states, including New York and New Jersey.If you are a Colgate user, check your tube(s) for typos... Continue Reading Posted at 9:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Quick Weekend Recipe: Spinach and New Potato Frittata Melonie Murray June 16, 2007 As I mentioned last weekend, it's always nice to have some quick and easy recipes on hand for when you want to throw something together in a jiffy. I spotted this recipe for a spinach and new potato frittata that... Continue Reading Posted at 8:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun15	Product Recall: Thomas and Friends Train Toys Melonie Murray June 15, 2007 In case you haven't already heard about this one, more than 1 million Thomas and Friends wooden railway toys have been recalled due to lead paint, which can cause lead poisoning in children. This just adds more fuel to the... Continue Reading Posted at 1:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun14	5 Fun Things to Fill Your Freezer With Melonie Murray June 14, 2007 As you may have noticed from my participation in Menu Plan Mondays and Slow Cooking Thursdays, this planning meals ahead thing is really making a difference in my household. Granted the menu plans are more of a weekly guideline, open... Continue Reading Posted at 10:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Easy Environmentalism: 3 "Green Bean" Blogs To Visit Melonie Murray June 14, 2007 No, ladies, I don't mean blogs that are actually about green beans. chuckle I'm actually referring to blogs, and bloggers, that focus on "green" living, environmental issues, natural and organic products, and the like.As you know, I'm a big fan... Continue Reading Posted at 9:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Product Recall: Second of TWO Dishwashers Recalled Melonie Murray June 14, 2007 As I mentioned in a previous post, there are two dishwasher manufacturers who have issued voluntary recalls on appliances that can be a fire hazard. The first was from General Electric; the second is the following recall on Asko Cylinda... Continue Reading Posted at 9:19 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Product Recall: TWO Dishwashers Being Recalled! Melonie Murray June 14, 2007 I learned today that not one, but two brands of dishwashers are currently on voluntary recall due to the possibility of the appliances catching fire during use. Please look over this first release, and the following post, and verify whether... Continue Reading Posted at 8:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Slow Cooking Thursday: Old-Fashioned Pot Roast Melonie Murray June 14, 2007 Welcome to Slow Cooking Thursday on Workerette.com! I'm so glad I took the time to start participating in this fun program a few months ago. Whether you're a Workerette juggling a job outside the home, an at-home mom, a... Continue Reading Posted at 5:56 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun13	The World of Water - What ARE the Differences? Melonie Murray June 13, 2007 We all know we should be trying to drink lots of water throughout the day to stay healthy and hydrated, but with all the choices out there (more than 3,000!) it's hard to tell what is really worth spending money... Continue Reading Posted at 10:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Win a $5,000 Shopping Spree from Country Living Melonie Murray June 13, 2007 Are you a Country Living reader? If not, you may want to take the time to check out some of their back issues from your local library or from a friend's stash of magazines. If you are willing to spend... Continue Reading Posted at 8:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Are We Raising Slutz? Melonie Murray June 13, 2007 I recently read an editorial in Glamour magazine about the whirlwind of sexiness little girls are being subjected to in the marketing of toys and clothing these days. Having been the stepmother of one daughter and the mother of another... Continue Reading Posted at 4:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Quick Tips for Saving Some Cash Melonie Murray June 13, 2007 A friend and I were joking about how wrapped up I get in saving money lately, because she mentioned that the old adage really is true: a penny saved is a penny earned. (That would be when I went all... Continue Reading Posted at 2:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Product Recall: "Soldier Bear" Toy Sets From AAFES Melonie Murray June 13, 2007 Workerettes, if you're a military spouse or know someone who is, be sure to take a quick look at this recent recall of Soldier Bear's Invincibles Transporter play sets. The products contain lead paint and should be returned to your... Continue Reading Posted at 11:05 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun11	Product Recalls: Simplicity, Inc.'s Nursery-in-a-Box Crib Melonie Murray June 11, 2007 Workerettes, if you have a little one in a crib, check out this recent recall on Simplicity's Nursery-in-a-Box. Apparently some the boxes were shipped with incorrect assembly instructions. You can visit their website to view a video or download instructions for how to... Continue Reading Posted at 4:19 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Budgety Blogs: 5 Must-Read Posts Melonie Murray June 11, 2007 A gal pal and I were discussing blog entries today and one thing she mentioned wanting to see more of here on Workerette.com is information about budgeting. Well now, if there's one thing I'm learning, it's that there are lots... Continue Reading Posted at 4:19 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Contests and Sweepstakes Melonie Murray June 11, 2007 Who wants to win some free goodies? Yeah, me too! That's why I thought I'd pass along these tips on contests and sweepstakes that I spotted in American Baby recently. There's all sorts of "stuff" out there to be had... Continue Reading Posted at 3:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	14 Items for Your First Aid Kit Melonie Murray June 11, 2007 While bumps, bruises, and scrapes can happen year-round (especially for those of you who ski and such!), summer seems to be the time that lots of injuries take place. After all, we're barbecuing (burns), hiking (twisted ankles), and gardening (insect... Continue Reading Posted at 2:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Menu Plan Monday: June 11th Melonie Murray June 11, 2007 Whether you're a single Workerette trying to plan things out so you'll eat something other than fast food, a working mom with a large family at home, or an empty nester ready to really relish your time in the kitchen,... Continue Reading Posted at 5:24 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun10	Product Recall: WholeSoy & Co Blueberry Yogurt Melonie Murray June 10, 2007 Workerettes, here's an important recall to know about if you're a consumer who's using soy products to avoid potential problems with dairy allergies. WholeSoy & Co. of California is conducting a voluntary recall of more than 30,000 containers of blueberry yogurt... Continue Reading Posted at 1:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Sunday Surfing: 3 Must-Visit Blogs Melonie Murray June 10, 2007 For some of you, the weekend is the time to kick back, relax, and watch some tv or surf the blogosphere. If you enjoy the latter option, then I've got some suggestions for you. I'll try to offer up a... Continue Reading Posted at 12:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Five Healthier Snacks for Toddlers (and Big People Too!) Melonie Murray June 10, 2007 American Baby magazine has an interesting article in their June 2007 issue that lists what they consider to be great goodies for snacky kids. Personally I don't think you have to tote a diaper bag to make good use of... Continue Reading Posted at 12:10 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Win Cash for Your Best Bedtime Story! Melonie Murray June 10, 2007 Do you have a bedtime story that your kids, grandkids, or nieces and nephews love to hear time and time again? It's time to get it in writing, and possibly win some dough while you're at it.In honor of the... Continue Reading Posted at 11:08 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Working Mother's 25 Best Small Companies for 2007 Melonie Murray June 10, 2007 Yesterday I mentioned the recipients of the 2007 Entrepreneur Mom Awards; today I'd like to take a moment to congratulate the companies who have been chosen as the 25 Best Small Companies. Out of hundreds nominated, these companies have really... Continue Reading Posted at 10:47 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun 9	Quick Weekend Meals: Chopped Veggie and Crabmeat Salad Melonie Murray June 9, 2007 It's the weekend and lunch or dinner should be quick and easy, right? I sure think so. For some weird reason, I feel like making bigger meals during the week isn't as big a deal (perhaps thanks to my Crock... Continue Reading Posted at 11:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	2007 "Mom's Choice Awards" Open for Submissions Melonie Murray June 9, 2007 The Just for Mom Foundation recently announced that the nominations for their 2007 Mom's Choice Awards are now open. Categories include everything from parenting websites to adult books and several types of children's books as well as educational products and... Continue Reading Posted at 10:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Product Recall: Ground Beef from United Food Group, LLC Melonie Murray June 9, 2007 Workerettes, here's one more list to look over before you head to the grocery store! Be sure to check your freezer or fridge as well for these items, as the original ground beef recall has been voluntarily expanded from the... Continue Reading Posted at 10:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The "Dirty Dozen" of Produce Melonie Murray June 9, 2007 Feeling fruity? Before you head to the grocery store, you might want to look over this list of the 12 most important fruits and veggies to buy organic versions of. One of the biggest myths out there about organic is... Continue Reading Posted at 10:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Working Mother's Entrepreneur Mom Awards Melonie Murray June 9, 2007 Workerette.com would like to congratulate the working moms named as recipients of Working Mother magazine's Entrepreneur Mom Awards for 2007. I personally was incredibly excited to see the founder of one of my favorite educational companies, Rachel de Azevedo Coleman... Continue Reading Posted at 9:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun 7	Slow Cooking Thursday: Green Chile Risotto with Chicken Melonie Murray June 7, 2007 Welcome to Slow Cooking Thursday on Workerette.com! I'm so glad I took the time to start participating in this fun program a few months ago. Whether you're a Workerette juggling a job outside the home, an at-home mom, a work-at-home... Continue Reading Posted at 9:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun 6	Five Ways to Streamline Your Mornings Melonie Murray June 6, 2007 Does the morning rush at your house make you want to run off to the woods and hide away? If your morning routine is anything like those of most Workerettes, it could probably use some polishing and streamlining to make... Continue Reading Posted at 6:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Going Hiking? 15 Must-Haves for Your Backpack Melonie Murray June 6, 2007 Now that summer is almost officially here and the kids are getting out of school, a lot of families are planning day hikes and camping trips. If the weather in your area is looking lovely and you're ready to hit... Continue Reading Posted at 5:48 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Easy Environmentalism: 5 Super Simple Ways to Green Up Melonie Murray June 6, 2007 Looking for more ways to go green? In this installment to the Easy Environmentalism series, you'll find five super simple ways to get greener - and none of them take more than five minutes to implement. They'll save you greenbacks... Continue Reading Posted at 4:46 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	5 Fast Ways to Save Some Cash Melonie Murray June 6, 2007 I was just checking out Jenn's Frugal Upstate blog and spotted the links for the Festival of Frugality (#76) along with her commentary about certain posts. It's taking me a while to wade through all of the excellent blogs out... Continue Reading Posted at 2:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Mothering Magazine Announces Digital Subscriptions Melonie Murray June 6, 2007 Mothering magazine announced today that digital subscriptions to their publication are now available. If you're looking for a publication that is "outside the box" with editorial and parenting issues, you might give Mothering a shot. I'm not always in agreement,... Continue Reading Posted at 12:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun 5	8 Fast and Easy Home Office Makeover Ideas Melonie Murray June 5, 2007 Does your home office need help? Are you wondering how you can afford to get things organized and ship shape without blowing the entire budget on a re-do? Or maybe you're a Workerette making the switch from the corner office... Continue Reading Posted at 8:41 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	5 Ways Moms Fall Prey to a Myth: Eating for Two Melonie Murray June 5, 2007 Ever heard that comment that once you're pregnant, you need to make sure you "eat for two"? Makes a darn convenient excuse at times, doesn't it? After all, now you can stock up on sweets and say "the baby" is... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Win a Makeover from Working Mother Magazine! Melonie Murray June 5, 2007 Want to win a "life-changing" makeover? Go hit the Working Mother magazine website and enter their Working Mother Balance Makeover! Here's the skinny: ... Continue Reading Posted at 3:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Product Recall: Infantino SlingRider Infant Carrier Melonie Murray June 5, 2007 Workerettes, please take note of this important product recall notice. Whether you're a mom, a gramma, or know someone who has a baby (or one on the way), you'll want to read this over. If your child is in daycare... Continue Reading Posted at 2:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Easy Environmentalism: Mission Organic 2010 Melonie Murray June 5, 2007 Have the steps and resources in my Easy Environmentalism series gotten you jumpstarted on turning a tinge more green? If you're looking for another way to live a more organic life, then the Mission: Organic 2010 project will definitely be of... Continue Reading Posted at 2:23 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jun 4	Blogs for Single Moms Melonie Murray June 4, 2007 In honor of Easton Ellsworth's Blogtipping Day, I've decided to pass along some resources for single moms, or those who want to be of service to them. Or those who have "been there, done that" like myself. Okay, I admit... Continue Reading Posted at 3:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Glamour's Annual Essay Contest Melonie Murray June 4, 2007 Get ready, Workerettes! It's time for the annual Glamour magazine essay contest, where one lucky winner will win $10,000, take a trip to New York City, and see her story published in a future edition of Glamour.A panel of writers, including Laura... Continue Reading Posted at 2:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	New Scam Targets Military Spouses, Family Members Melonie Murray June 4, 2007 I just received an email from Military Spouse Magazine giving notice of a scam in place to try to take advantage of the emotional situation created by the injury or death of a servicemember in order to gain access to... Continue Reading Posted at 12:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	FitPregnancy Goes Green Melonie Murray June 4, 2007 Last week I picked up the latest issue of FitPregnancy (June/July 2007) and I was excited to see a special focus on "going green" this time around. The featured articles include tips on what to buy and avoid at... Continue Reading Posted at 11:13 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Menu Plan Monday: June 4th Melonie Murray June 4, 2007 Whether you're a single Workerette trying to plan things out so you'll eat something other than fast food, a working mom with a large family at home, or an empty nester ready to really relish your time in the kitchen,... Continue Reading Posted at 5:24 AM \| Permalink \| Comments

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