Are we setting up our kids to do too much?
Today, as I was writing an email to my parents about coordinating care for my kids, I started reflecting on the absurdity of it child coordination...
Achieve your big dreams with small, consistent little steps
Here's the thing about big dreams and big plans. We start with this exciting, creative burst- the idea is new, the process is fun, and we feel the surge of energy that comes at the beginning of any new adventure. But, as we all know, anything...
8 ways to keep housework from running your weekend
When your weekdays are busy, it’s very easy to get stuck feeling like the weekend needs to be all about catching up with housework. And while some projects may be best to save for the weekends, there are many ways to make sure the day-to-day...
Traveling with young kids this summer? How to make it an enjoyble family trip
While travelling with young kids can be a challenge, our family has learned a lot about how to make the trip go smoothly. My husband and I have traveled considerably in the 8 years we've been parents - including a trip to Sweden with a...
Work+Life Balance: Pad your Schedule
This is post 2 of 7 in a series about work+life balance. One of the mistakes we make as busy women is trying to fit too much into the day. We find ourselves running from one activity to the next and (often) being late or getting...
The secret to achieving anything you want – stop treating your schedule like your suitcase
“You can do anything, once you accept that you can't do everything.” We women often look at what we are capable of the same way we pack a suitcase. When there’s one more thing we want to fit in, we look for ways to rearrange items more efficiently, find one...