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Jul30
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 As I've mentioned previously, my family and I are in the process of moving from the Pacific Northwest down to California. What a change - and what an adventure! (To say the least!)
We left our old home in the rearview mirror today just before lunch and amazingly have made it to our halfway point with very few issues. That's saying a lot considering we're traveling with a first grader, a newborn (one month today!), and an old dog who has never been in a vehicle for more than an hour in her life. Luckily I have Husband 2.0, as I like to call him, who is an incredibly organized chap. We were able to plan ahead and eliminate some of the issues that come up on road trips before they could consider rearing their ugly heads. Here's what's worked for us so far:
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Jul30
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I have to admit, I'm posting this one because my own mother mentioned something yesterday about menopause. She loves to tease me about my belief in the many benefits of yoga, but on the flip side, she's done stretches for...
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Summertime is the high season for folks who are ready to try their hand (or thumb) at gardening. If you're interested in making over your yard and getting some exercise, designing and creating your own garden is where it's at.However,...
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If you or a family member are outdoorsy types and hunters, you're probably familiar with what a tree stand is and how it works. However, you may not be aware of the following recall of Ol' Man tree stands, or...
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Have you ever tried one of those slushy or "Icee" drinks? They seem to really draw my daughter for some reason, but the one time she had one she ended up with "brain freeze" and a tummyache to boot! I've...
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Jul29
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Or in better semantics, how to not spend a windfall! Either way you look at it, sometimes we need to treat ourselves to a little something, but other times it's more important to put the gimmes and wantsies on hold...
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Are you struggling with getting organized or looking for a way to make your current systems even more efficient? You may want to take notes from this fantastic article (reprinted with permissions) then. Author Maria Gracia has set down some...
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You know that even with limited surfing time I can't hold back when it comes to checking out blogs about living on a budget or debt elimination, right? Hey, they're cheaper than cable, you know.Here are my new finds for...
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If you revamped your family room or living room recently and included a new TV stand in your choices, you may want to check and see if it's the one shown here. Apparently Sauder Woodworking has had to issue a...
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I haven't had time to surf quite as much as usual due to the move, but folks have taken the time to comment to me or refer me to other blogs and I've enjoyed the opportunity to "meet" these bloggers...
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Jul28
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Since I normally offer up at least one quick weekend recipe lately, if not two, I was bummed yesterday when I realized the packers had boxed up everything in the kitchen - including my cookbooks. *sigh* However, thanks to ye...
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As I've mentioned plenty of times recently, we're in the process of moving from the Pacific Northwest to California. With a six-year-old and a newborn in tow, this should be an interesting road trip to say the least!Obviously the baby...
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As a mom of a newborn, you can bet I've spent plenty of time the past few months in both the baby stores like Babies R Us and online checking out baby goodies. One of the things that has continuously...
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I realize that for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere it's summertime and not exactly sweater weather, but you or a sister Workerette may have one of these sweaters stored in a closet somewhere. Go check so that you...
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Howdy, Workerettes! How is your weekend going? We had packers on Thursday and movers on Friday - and now I've logged on to learn that there are more recalls. Those of you in the southeastern USA need to take a...
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Jul26
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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...
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Jul24
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Did you find anything useful in the article I posted here yesterday about finding telecommuting work? I've come to find out that a lot of folks are really interested in telecommuting, whether they are currently stay-at-home moms who want to...
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Have you ever seen that email that goes around about being a "good wife" that is supposedly from a women's publication from back in the '50s? It's good for a laugh, including the comments that are usually included with it...
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When I was growing up, my father went through a phase where his main hobby was flying remote controlled airplanes. If you have a family member, especially a child, who is also interested in this pastime, you need to look...
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I've been saving up a handful of books for our upcoming hotel stays and road trip, and I'm really excited about cracking the covers on them. (I've also got a huge stack of magazines that I've saved up - if...
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Been decorating a nursery lately or getting ready to? If so, take note of this voluntary recall from Pottery Barn Kids regarding some of their crib bumpers. Apparently some of the decorative stitching on the units can loosen, creating an...
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Jul23
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A few days ago my friend Jess sent me an email and asked for suggestions for finding work-from-home opportunities. Jess and I used to work for a homeschooling publication where 99% of the employees and independent contractors telecommuted. We've become...
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Those of you with food allergies need to take a gander at this voluntary recall from Nissin Foods (USA). Apparently they recently learned that some of the seafood-flavored powder used to flavor their shrimp-flavored products was tainted with cod and...
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Today I spotted a bunch of contests and free goodies that you ladies may be interested in. There are things for folks of various types and interests, so let me know what you enter to win - and if you...
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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. ...
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I just received an email from the Women's Leadership Exchange (WLE) about one of their upcoming conferences. Who wants to head to Bermuda next month to take care of themselves and their business?Yeah, I thought I'd see a big show...
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Jul22
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Okay gals, I couldn't resist. I had to head out into the blogosphere and read more wonderful blogs. It's addictive - there are just so many fun and fascinating people out there in cyberland! Amazing how we can reach out...
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Sponsored Review As you may recall, I'm the mom of a six year old girl. I'm also the former stepmother of a now tween girl (who will be 11 this fall). I've already voiced my concerns here on Workerette...
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As a pet owner, I've run the gamut when it comes to messes, spills, shedding, water and food bowl "incidents" (thanks to my then-toddler); the works, basically! Any of you who also have pets are probably familiar with exactly what...
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Lots of people, myself included, enjoy burning candles to add to the ambiance of their homes. If you are a candle collector (or addict, as some folks would admit to being!), you may want to take a look at your...
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I recently spotted an interesting site for women bloggers called The Mom Blogs. I've found a whole handful of neat bloggers this way, and had to take a few minutes today to add my personal blog to their registry as...
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Jul21
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Today I spotted some new (to me) blogs that I just had to pass along to you Workerettes for some fun. Be sure to leave them a comment to give them some encouragement if you enjoy their writing!...
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Who doesn't want a less hectic morning to create a better start to their day? I have tried to incorporate a handful of the tips that O. Quinn has shared in this article (reprinted by permission) and they are a...
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Summertime is often the time to hit the garden and the yard for some serious maintenance or landscaping efforts. However, you may want to check your tools if you've got a Black & Decker Grasshog product. Read over the following...
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As you may recall, my family has a move coming up very soon, so I was very excited when I spotted a copy of Moving with Kids: 25 Ways to Ease Your Family's Transition to a New Home at the...
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Castleberry Food Company has issued two product recalls due to a risk of botulism poisoning. Here is the original recall notice from July 18th:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 18, 2007 Media Inquiries: Michael Herndon, 301-827-6242Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA FDA Warns Consumers about Risk...
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Jul20
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Wanna win some free stuff or earn a few extra bucks? Me too! Here's a little hit list of opportunities I heard about for winning prizes and getting money back on purchases, depending on your interests and needs.First up is...
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Now that I've divulged how hungry I am, I figured it would be a good time to share a recipe for a healthy little snack to tide you over while that chicken's cooking! If you've got kids, this one may...
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What are you making for dinner tonight? My family and I met up with some friends last week at one of our favorite Mexican restaurants, and it gave me a hankering for more Mexican food. (Too bad I can't blame...
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Here's the second of the recalls involving a product sold at a pharmacy. If you have a toddler who uses a Playskool sippycup and you purchased it at a CVS/pharmacy, be sure to look over the serial numbers and the...
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As I mentioned a few days ago, there have been a pretty good number of product recalls this week. "And the hits, they keep on coming", as the saying goes. Today I'd like to pass along the recall notices concerning...
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Jul19
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As you know, I've got some baby weight to lose since my son's birth a few weeks ago. What you may not know is that I recently signed up for a weight loss challenge and have been reporting in for...
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As I mentioned yesterday, I'm playing catch-up since my maternity hospital stay and have been trying to read the blogs I normally enjoy. There is a lot to catch up on, for sure! Today I hit some of my favorite budget, finance...
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If you purchased a mobile home earlier this year, be sure to take a look at the over-the-range microwave if you have one. Apparently certain Sunbeam units are being recalled by the parent company, Petters Consumer Brands, due to an...
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Did you ever have an Easy-Bake Oven as a child? I didn't, but several of my friends had a wonderful time with them. Unfortunately today's ovens aren't quite up to par, based on the original recall and the subsequent reissued...
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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...
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Jul18
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What a busy week! I just popped over to the CPSC website and found a multitude of products have been recalled lately. Kind of makes you wonder what is "up" with some of these manufacturers, doesn't it?There's a lot to...
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As you may recall, AAFES recalled certain Soldier Bear toy sets back in May. The recall has now been expanded. If you are a military Workerette or know someone who shops in AAFES exchanges for their kids' toys, be sure...
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Are you prepared to take over everything in the event of the death of your partner or a divorce? Are you ready to deal with all the paperwork involved? Do you even know where all the paperwork is, such as...
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If you have kids, you're probably dealing with summer activity issues. Doesn't it seem like there are times when there is way too much going on, and then the next week there's "nothing to doooo"? If you need a little...
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It's been a while since I spread some linky love, so today I'd like to take a few minutes to share some posts I've enjoyed over on other writers' blogs recently. After taking time off, I'm finding that the more...
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Jul17
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As I prepare to move with a six-year-old and a newborn, I'm wondering how on earth to prepare for everything and anything that can happen. What am I most worried about? Well, other than a dog that gets carsick for 13...
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If you have purchased organic cereal for your infant, you'll want to check out this product recall regarding Gerber's organic oatmeal and rice cereal products. Apparently there has been an issue with some of the cereal not dissolving properly and...
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Military Spouse magazine announced today their first ever Military Spouse of the Year award. If you know (or are) a deserving military spouse, get to the nominating!Here are the details, direct from Military Spouse:...
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Jul16
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One of the options for working women that I've touted here on Workerette.com is telecommuting. If you can convince an employer to allow you to telecommute full- or part-time, you'll save on gas, clothing costs, and more. You'll also save...
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Do you own a curling iron? Take a good look a this picture and recall release from the CPSC to verify whether you own a Conair curling iron that has been recalled for a risk of shock and electrocution. I...
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One big cause of stress in plenty of families and lives these days is money. Whether it's a lack of it, an improper use of it, or just trying to figure out what the heck to do with it, it's...
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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...
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Jul14
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If you answered yes to that question, you're not alone. I'm that gal that falls into gales of giggles upon seeing the t-shirt that reads "Procrastinators of the world unite...tomorrow!"If you'd like to work on your procrastination habit a bit,...
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Whether you are a Workerette whose commute involves an hour in traffic or a walk across the hall in your slippers, it's always a good idea to incorporate ways of saving time and energy into your daily or weekly routine. ...
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Okay, so we've already had dinner, so now it's time to bust out a dessert recipe, right? This one is great if you feel like making some cookies but you're tired of the standard chocolate chip or oatmeal cookie recipe. ...
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While my husband and I were at Target tonight, we spotted a sign in the toy section alerting shoppers to a recall of the Anima bamboo collection games. As soon as we got home I hopped online to see if...
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Time for some more tasty (and fast) weekend recipes, gals! This one is supposedly a side dish, but I think it'd make a good entree as well. Now that I think about it, this one would be a good take-along...
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Jul12
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Remember those footloose and fancy-free days of your childhood, when the most guilt you felt was if you made a friend drop their ice cream? Seems like those days are far away now sometimes, doesn't it? I'm right there with...
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I'm frequently asked how I can "do it all" as a work-at-home mom. It's sometimes hard to explain, frankly, as what works for one woman and family doesn't always for the next. That's why I just had to share this...
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It's been a little while since I participated in Works For Me Wednesday, so I thought I'd just share a few little timesavers that we make good use of here in my house. What works for you? Leave me a...
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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...
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Jul 9
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As you've probably guessed, the Festival of Frugality is one of my favorite blog carnivals out there. I was a little bummed to not have access to my computer from the hospital, just because I wanted to see what sort...
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How are you enjoying the dog days of summer? Perhaps you've been firing up the barbecue, swinging on the porch swing, and relaxing in the hammock out back. If that last one is right up your alley, be sure to...
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Even though my daughter is only six, I'm pretty concerned about the level of modesty (or lack thereof) in the fashion world when it comes to designs for girls of all ages. Thankfully I've got a few years before we...
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Okay, so after finding and posting all those recalls yesterday, I decided to do my own surfing instead of posting about it just yet. Trust me, it's to your benefit, because this delayed edition of Surfin' Sunday has some sites...
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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...
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Jul 8
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Here's our third product recall. If you have a little girl like mine who is totally "into" jewelry and being pretty, go check her jewelry box and dress-up clothes for these items. They contain lead paint which is, of course,...
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Here's the second of three recent recalls I mentioned. This one is especially important to look over due to the serious injury to a little girl who swallowed the magnets. Parents, no matter how old your children are, be sure...
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Here's the first of several recent recalls that are of note to parents, grandparents, and childcare providers. Please be sure to read over the following recall from the CPSC closely to see if you have these toys in your kids'...
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As I mentioned last Sunday I planned to head to the hospital on Monday for a C-section to deliver my son. Hopefully you ladies enjoyed the articles that I was able to schedule to appear here on Workerette.com! In case...
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Jul 5
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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...
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Jul 3
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If it's hot and sunny where you are, it's possible that you're not thinking about heaters right this moment. However, you may have purchased a space heater over the past few years that has now been recalled. Take a moment...
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One of the fun things about trying to create a more frugal lifestyle is learning about the things that we can make at home. Most folks automatically assume that living on a budget means cooking bulk meals at home and...
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Jul 2
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With the warmer weather in many areas, more folks are heading to the great outdoors for camping and other pursuits. If you've recently purchased a Kawasaki all-terrain vehicle or know someone who has, you need to be aware of the...
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It's easy to go stir crazy on a sunny day, especially when the kids are home from school. If your family is finding ants in their pants, maybe it's time to take a break from the same old, same old...
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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...
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Wondering how you can make a transition from a corporate job to a home-based business or telecommuting position? You've probably considered some of the work-at-home "opportunities" that you've seen in magazines, newspapers, or online. I've noticed plenty of them on...
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Jul 1
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Looking for something to keep the kids busy now that school's out? Check out this list from homeschooling mom Deborah Taylor-Hough. I'm sure you can add more ideas as well. Adults might enjoy some of these too; when was the...
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As you know, I'm a big believer in the idea that a well-organized home and office are way easier on busy Workerettes. Whether you are single or married, working full or part time, or even retired and just popping in...
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I just spotted this recipe in Eating Well magazine for homemade frozen yogurt that really sounds like it'll hit the spot on a hot day. They actually included a recipe for folks that have ice cream makers, but since I...
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It's Surfin' Sunday again, ladies. Get your clicker fingers ready, because this time around I've got some tasty finds courtesy of friends and family that you're going to want to go check out. One of these is chock FULL of...
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Over the past several days we've touched on easy ways to conserve water inside your home, from eliminating leaks to keeping a pitcher of water cool in the fridge. Implementing these few little habits will not only help you save...
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As I've mentioned previously, my family and I are in the process of moving from the Pacific Northwest down to California. What a change - and what an adventure! (To say the least!)
