I was a hiring manager for over ten years. What determined whether or not I would hire someone, specifically a SAHM looking to reenter the workforce, into our entry level position? For the most part the same disqualifiers would apply to everyone, moms included. Inappropriate attire Lackadaisical attitude Failure to engage with the interviewer Failure to meet the … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Princess Hair Tie Holder
I am still in the middle of my decluttering project but I had to share this next craft with you guys. Pea has long, luxurious, snarly hair so I always put it up. If you have a little girl with long hair or long hair yourself you probably have the same problem I have... you can never find hair elastics! This upcycled hair tie holder is the perfect craft for you! Elastic … [Read more...]
3 ways I am paying myself to get rid of my extra stuff!
I have a confession to make. I had grand intentions of becoming less hoardy last winter. I decluttered the house and cleaned. I wrote organization posts. (Like this one and this one). I had to have the clutter gone before the semester started. We had some success. We still use the Kids Pantry and the Art Supplies Ottoman and both areas are still fairly organized. It … [Read more...]
3 Benefits of Committing to a Big Race
I foolishly agreed to run a huge race next spring. I think I may have lost my mind. What's worse is that when I agreed to do it, I thought it was only a 9k. And then I found out the Gate River Run is actually a 15k. Needless to say, it's a good thing that I have until next spring to prepare. This time last year, I was running every day and in the best shape of my life. I … [Read more...]
5 useful baby items I still use for my School-Agers
[dropshadowbox align="none" effect="lifted-both" width="auto" height="" background_color="#ffffff" border_width="1" border_color="#dddddd" ]This post was sponsored by Huggies but all thoughts and opinions are mine alone.[/dropshadowbox] The day I no longer had to lift the baby in the car seat while also grabbing a 20 lb diaper bag and a 30-pound squirmy toddler was a joyous … [Read more...]