Workerette: February 2008 Archives

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Feb29	Product Recall: Everyday Living Bleach Melonie Murray February 29, 2008 Know More: Family Issues, Health & Wellness, Product Recalls Yikes! I just received an email from Fred Meyer (owned by the Kroger Co - NYSE: KR) with a warning about their bleach. Let's just get right to it - explosive bleach bottles are nothing to sit around rambling about! I'll bold the contact info for you so it's easier to spot! Continue Reading Posted at 7:57 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb28	Slow Cooking Thursday: Chicken Jambalaya Melonie Murray February 28, 2008 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 answer... Continue Reading Posted at 12:48 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Thursday Thirteen: 13 Things Worth Reading Today Melonie Murray February 28, 2008 Continue Reading Posted at 11:31 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb27	WFMW: Binders Melonie Murray February 27, 2008 One of the ways I try to keep things organized and accessible in my office space is by using three-ring binders for storing paperwork instead of filing items in a cabinet or drawer. I use fewer of them these... Continue Reading Posted at 2:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Starbucks: The Perfect Coffee Pledge Melonie Murray February 27, 2008 Yesterday Starbucks stores nationwide shut their doors at 5:30 pm local time to host a barista retrain/pep rally to get workers serving up the "perfect coffee" to their customers. Today stores boast new signage telling customers their coffee will be... Continue Reading Posted at 1:57 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb26	Quick Recipes: Homemade Pasta - FAST! Melonie Murray February 26, 2008 A few weeks ago we hit Trader Joe's and did a little browsing - super fun, since I haven't been in a TJ's for almost a year. While we were there I picked up a package of organic cherry tomatoes,... Continue Reading Posted at 3:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb25	Menu Plan Monday: 25 February 2008 Melonie Murray February 25, 2008 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. Hopefully with Menu Plan Monday... Continue Reading Posted at 12:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb22	Would the FairTax Help Working Women? Melonie Murray February 22, 2008 The line in the sand has been drawn: a deadline has been set by those who would have us paying a FairTax. Come April 15th (a date which strikes fear in the hearts of procrastinating tax-payers across the United States),... Continue Reading Posted at 7:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Are You a Woman on a Mission? Melonie Murray February 22, 2008 I've heard it said several times that creating a family or personal mission statement is vital to focus, growth, and an ability to become what you see for yourself. Obviously this can work for companies as well, though in some... Continue Reading Posted at 7:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb19	Career Opportunity: Executive Director for Washington Toxics Coalition Melonie Murray February 19, 2008 The Washington Toxics Coalition, based in Seattle, WA, recently announced an opening for an Executive Director. Here are the very basics of the job posting: ... Continue Reading Posted at 11:17 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb18	Menu Plan Monday: 18 February 2008 Melonie Murray February 18, 2008 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. Hopefully with Menu Plan Monday... Continue Reading Posted at 2:25 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb14	Valentine's Day for Working Women Melonie Murray February 14, 2008 Happy Valentine's Day, Workerettes! Yes, it's that fateful Hallmark holiday again. chuckle Not that the stores will let us forget it, eh? Things have certainly changed since the beginning of Valentine's Day celebrations! If you have kids, you may have... Continue Reading Posted at 8:38 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb13	Woman in Business Creates WorkatHomeWear.com Melonie Murray February 13, 2008 Working from home is a real job, not a scam. It's also a source of humor and teasing, as well as misunderstanding by those who are out in the carpool lanes and subway stations instead of padding down the hallway... Continue Reading Posted at 5:22 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Exciting Money News for Women Melonie Murray February 13, 2008 Who wants a FREE download of Women & Money by Suze Orman? Yes, you can get a free .pdf of the entire book, all 200+ pages, but only 7 pm on Thursday, 14 February. Make sure you save the file... Continue Reading Posted at 5:04 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb12	Project Lifeline Attempts to Forestall Foreclosures Melonie Murray February 12, 2008 A new initiative called Project Lifeline has been announced as another attempt to help homeowners (and lenders) tackle the current mortgage mess. For qualified homeowners, the program may forestall the foreclosure process for 30 days while lenders try to work... Continue Reading Posted at 9:38 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb11	Menu Plan Monday: 11 February 2008 Melonie Murray February 11, 2008 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. Hopefully with Menu Plan Monday... Continue Reading Posted at 10:55 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb 8	Economic Stimulus Bill: Money Down the Drain? Melonie Murray February 8, 2008 Well, they finally got it done: the $170 billion economic stimulus bill has passed both the Senate and Congress. President Bush is expected to sign that puppy up right quickly to allow rebate checks of between $300 and $1,200 to... Continue Reading Posted at 5:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb 7	Life Beautiful Magazine: An Update! Melonie Murray February 7, 2008 Do you ladies remember all the hubbub about the loss of Lily magazine? And how I later posted about its replacement, Life: Beautiful? Well, I never was able to find a copy in my area to review - then we... Continue Reading Posted at 10:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Contest Plus a Resource for Women Writers Melonie Murray February 7, 2008 Alyice Edrich (The Dabbling Mum) over at the DM Speaks blog has a contest going for a lovely swaddling blanket from Solana Babywear. Get over there and enter RIGHT NOW, because she's drawing a winner on Friday, 8 February!Bonnet tip... Continue Reading Posted at 10:23 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Thursday Thirteen: Non-Traditional Valentine's Gifts Melonie Murray February 7, 2008 With only a week to go before Valentine's Day arrives, the chocolate and flower ads are alllll over the place. A friend and I were chuckling recently about the old joke about the man who buys his wife something useful... Continue Reading Posted at 4:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb 5	Tackle It Tuesday: 5 February 2008 Melonie Murray February 5, 2008 What did you ladies accomplish today? Did you get everything done on your list of things to tackle?I was able to hit a few things - this post being included in that list. haha I didn't take part in the... Continue Reading Posted at 6:33 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb 4	Menu Plan Monday: 4 February 2008 Melonie Murray February 4, 2008 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. Hopefully with Menu Plan Monday... Continue Reading Posted at 3:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Call for Submissions for Anthology on Birth Melonie Murray February 4, 2008 Attention, women writers, poets, and photographers: I just spotted this call for submissions thanks to Mothering magazine. If you have a birth story to share, some lovely photos in your collection, or other works you believe should be published in... Continue Reading Posted at 11:20 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb 1	Workerette 1,000 Post Contest WINNER! Melonie Murray February 1, 2008 WE HAVE A WINNER! As a reminder: the Workerette 1,000 post contest was a simple one. You just had to leave a comment with a guess as to when post #1,000 would appear on Workerette.com. The original plan was to... Continue Reading Posted at 9:33 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Today is National Wear Red Day! Melonie Murray February 1, 2008 Today is the beginning of American Heart Month - and it begins with a bang on National Wear Red Day. I'd like to share with you an article that I wrote recently for an e-newsletter for Homestead Originals. I realize... Continue Reading Posted at 9:07 AM \| Permalink \| Comments

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Feb29	Product Recall: Everyday Living Bleach Melonie Murray February 29, 2008 Know More: Family Issues, Health & Wellness, Product Recalls Yikes! I just received an email from Fred Meyer (owned by the Kroger Co - NYSE: KR) with a warning about their bleach. Let's just get right to it - explosive bleach bottles are nothing to sit around rambling about! I'll bold the contact info for you so it's easier to spot! Continue Reading Posted at 7:57 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb28	Slow Cooking Thursday: Chicken Jambalaya Melonie Murray February 28, 2008 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 answer... Continue Reading Posted at 12:48 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Thursday Thirteen: 13 Things Worth Reading Today Melonie Murray February 28, 2008 Continue Reading Posted at 11:31 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb27	WFMW: Binders Melonie Murray February 27, 2008 One of the ways I try to keep things organized and accessible in my office space is by using three-ring binders for storing paperwork instead of filing items in a cabinet or drawer. I use fewer of them these... Continue Reading Posted at 2:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Starbucks: The Perfect Coffee Pledge Melonie Murray February 27, 2008 Yesterday Starbucks stores nationwide shut their doors at 5:30 pm local time to host a barista retrain/pep rally to get workers serving up the "perfect coffee" to their customers. Today stores boast new signage telling customers their coffee will be... Continue Reading Posted at 1:57 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb26	Quick Recipes: Homemade Pasta - FAST! Melonie Murray February 26, 2008 A few weeks ago we hit Trader Joe's and did a little browsing - super fun, since I haven't been in a TJ's for almost a year. While we were there I picked up a package of organic cherry tomatoes,... Continue Reading Posted at 3:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb25	Menu Plan Monday: 25 February 2008 Melonie Murray February 25, 2008 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. Hopefully with Menu Plan Monday... Continue Reading Posted at 12:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb22	Would the FairTax Help Working Women? Melonie Murray February 22, 2008 The line in the sand has been drawn: a deadline has been set by those who would have us paying a FairTax. Come April 15th (a date which strikes fear in the hearts of procrastinating tax-payers across the United States),... Continue Reading Posted at 7:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Are You a Woman on a Mission? Melonie Murray February 22, 2008 I've heard it said several times that creating a family or personal mission statement is vital to focus, growth, and an ability to become what you see for yourself. Obviously this can work for companies as well, though in some... Continue Reading Posted at 7:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb19	Career Opportunity: Executive Director for Washington Toxics Coalition Melonie Murray February 19, 2008 The Washington Toxics Coalition, based in Seattle, WA, recently announced an opening for an Executive Director. Here are the very basics of the job posting: ... Continue Reading Posted at 11:17 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb18	Menu Plan Monday: 18 February 2008 Melonie Murray February 18, 2008 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. Hopefully with Menu Plan Monday... Continue Reading Posted at 2:25 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb14	Valentine's Day for Working Women Melonie Murray February 14, 2008 Happy Valentine's Day, Workerettes! Yes, it's that fateful Hallmark holiday again. chuckle Not that the stores will let us forget it, eh? Things have certainly changed since the beginning of Valentine's Day celebrations! If you have kids, you may have... Continue Reading Posted at 8:38 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb13	Woman in Business Creates WorkatHomeWear.com Melonie Murray February 13, 2008 Working from home is a real job, not a scam. It's also a source of humor and teasing, as well as misunderstanding by those who are out in the carpool lanes and subway stations instead of padding down the hallway... Continue Reading Posted at 5:22 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Exciting Money News for Women Melonie Murray February 13, 2008 Who wants a FREE download of Women & Money by Suze Orman? Yes, you can get a free .pdf of the entire book, all 200+ pages, but only 7 pm on Thursday, 14 February. Make sure you save the file... Continue Reading Posted at 5:04 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb12	Project Lifeline Attempts to Forestall Foreclosures Melonie Murray February 12, 2008 A new initiative called Project Lifeline has been announced as another attempt to help homeowners (and lenders) tackle the current mortgage mess. For qualified homeowners, the program may forestall the foreclosure process for 30 days while lenders try to work... Continue Reading Posted at 9:38 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb11	Menu Plan Monday: 11 February 2008 Melonie Murray February 11, 2008 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. Hopefully with Menu Plan Monday... Continue Reading Posted at 10:55 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb 8	Economic Stimulus Bill: Money Down the Drain? Melonie Murray February 8, 2008 Well, they finally got it done: the $170 billion economic stimulus bill has passed both the Senate and Congress. President Bush is expected to sign that puppy up right quickly to allow rebate checks of between $300 and $1,200 to... Continue Reading Posted at 5:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb 7	Life Beautiful Magazine: An Update! Melonie Murray February 7, 2008 Do you ladies remember all the hubbub about the loss of Lily magazine? And how I later posted about its replacement, Life: Beautiful? Well, I never was able to find a copy in my area to review - then we... Continue Reading Posted at 10:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Contest Plus a Resource for Women Writers Melonie Murray February 7, 2008 Alyice Edrich (The Dabbling Mum) over at the DM Speaks blog has a contest going for a lovely swaddling blanket from Solana Babywear. Get over there and enter RIGHT NOW, because she's drawing a winner on Friday, 8 February!Bonnet tip... Continue Reading Posted at 10:23 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Thursday Thirteen: Non-Traditional Valentine's Gifts Melonie Murray February 7, 2008 With only a week to go before Valentine's Day arrives, the chocolate and flower ads are alllll over the place. A friend and I were chuckling recently about the old joke about the man who buys his wife something useful... Continue Reading Posted at 4:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb 5	Tackle It Tuesday: 5 February 2008 Melonie Murray February 5, 2008 What did you ladies accomplish today? Did you get everything done on your list of things to tackle?I was able to hit a few things - this post being included in that list. haha I didn't take part in the... Continue Reading Posted at 6:33 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb 4	Menu Plan Monday: 4 February 2008 Melonie Murray February 4, 2008 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. Hopefully with Menu Plan Monday... Continue Reading Posted at 3:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Call for Submissions for Anthology on Birth Melonie Murray February 4, 2008 Attention, women writers, poets, and photographers: I just spotted this call for submissions thanks to Mothering magazine. If you have a birth story to share, some lovely photos in your collection, or other works you believe should be published in... Continue Reading Posted at 11:20 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb 1	Workerette 1,000 Post Contest WINNER! Melonie Murray February 1, 2008 WE HAVE A WINNER! As a reminder: the Workerette 1,000 post contest was a simple one. You just had to leave a comment with a guess as to when post #1,000 would appear on Workerette.com. The original plan was to... Continue Reading Posted at 9:33 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Today is National Wear Red Day! Melonie Murray February 1, 2008 Today is the beginning of American Heart Month - and it begins with a bang on National Wear Red Day. I'd like to share with you an article that I wrote recently for an e-newsletter for Homestead Originals. I realize... Continue Reading Posted at 9:07 AM \| Permalink \| Comments

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