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Career and Kids

Archive for January 2008

January 21st, 2008

Babies at work

Via the Parenting in the Workplace Institute, I ran across a list of baby-friendly workplaces.
I’ve never seen babies in the workplace in action, so, I don’t know how it works, but, I’m not sure I could have done that. I wonder if I’d feel like I was giving neither my baby nor my job my […]

By elizabeth -- 3 comments

January 19th, 2008

When you’re needed two places at once

Over at Cornered Office, Mir tells us about a classic working parent dilemma, she unexpectedly had to go get a child at school at the same time she was to begin an important conference call.
Fortunately, everything worked out well, but, I have been there when you are needed in two places at once, and, sometimes […]

By elizabeth -- 0 comments

January 18th, 2008

iTunes Movie Rentals

Apple recently announced iTunes movie rentals featuring movies from major studios.
It’s an exciting thought, but, apparently, the rentals expire after 24 hours.
That’s an issue for many people, especially busy working parents.
I don’t know about you, but, we rarely have time to watch a movie in one sitting. Even 48 hour rentals would make a […]

By elizabeth -- 0 comments

January 17th, 2008

Going on vacation can be more work than work

I’m fortunate enough to get to depart for a few days vacation with my friends, this morning.
I know how lucky I am to get to do this, don’t get me wrong.
However, the time, effort and expense involved getting my career settled for my absence, and, the kids settled for my absence is starting to make […]

By elizabeth -- 1 comment

January 16th, 2008

Tender Tidings

Tender Tidings is a company that bills itself as a “solution for working parents”.
“Solution” to what?
It’s essentially streaming video that you set up at home to view whatever you’ve got going on at home that you need to see while you’re away.
That’s all well and good, and, it might be a great application for some […]

By elizabeth -- 2 comments

January 15th, 2008

Hallmark Greeting Card Competition: Your Pets

Many of us have pets to care for along with the responsibilities of family and career.
For some people, a pet is like another member of the family, why not make them a star?
My friends at Hallmark are hosting their second reader Greeting Card Design Competition.
For years people have asked to submit card designs to Hallmark, […]

By elizabeth -- 0 comments

January 14th, 2008

Organize Magazine

I know I talk about organizing products and stuff a lot on here.
I tell you that it’s because organization is key to balancing career and kids, but, it’s really because I clearly have an organizational products problem.
The latest object of my organizational fantasies is Organize Magazine.
Oh, my goodness, this little gem came in the […]

By elizabeth -- 6 comments

January 12th, 2008

Buttoned Up Moving.kit

Is a move in your future for 2008? The good folks at Buttoned Up have another great product to satisfy your craving for order.
The Buttoned Up Moving.kit will guide you in your move from start to finish.
It’s a really cool, sturdy binder with six sections that feature to-do lists, moving company information, estimate sheets, […]

By elizabeth -- 1 comment

January 11th, 2008

Daycare advantages

Recent circumstances have dictated that Zoot, after working full time, has begun staying home with her children for right now.
Be sure to read her entry about taking her daughter out of daycare.
As has been our experience, there are so many great things about a good daycare, despite the common stereotypes.
Tags: Career and Kids, daycare, ZootShare […]

By elizabeth -- 1 comment

January 10th, 2008

Cashmere Mafia and the working mother

Cashmere Mafia is a TV show about a group of successful female executives who juggle their family and careers in New York.
It’s gotten mixed reviews, but, Self Made Mom balks at the notion of how a “regular working mom” is stereotyped. Go read her take on how the ubiquitous “Mommy Wars” are portrayed in the […]

By elizabeth -- 1 comment

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