Working parents who have paid vacation or a specific amount of time off are often forced to make decisions about how to use it.
With young kids, I feel like I’m using mine up 4 hours at a time because someone is either sick, or, there’s something going on at school and I have to be […]
In celebration of the upcoming holiday, the b5media Lifestyles Channel participated in their own little carnival, hearts and flowers, hugs and kisses…
Because of nasty weather and the horrible flu bug going around and the recent server outage, some of the channel wasn’t able to participate. But when it comes to something like Valentine’s Day, […]
The end of the year is filled with serious, sincere and philosophical resolutions and vows to make things stronger, weigh less, smarter, more organized, etc.
This isn’t one of those posts.
I’m not always so good with the resolutions, but, I am all about wishing for stuff, so I present to you my not-so-serious 5 Working […]
“What should I get my boss?’ is a frequently a dilemma for workers during the holidays.
No, not the short boss(es) at home, the one who signs your paycheck.
Assuming that it is desirable and appropriate to give your supervisor a gift, what do you give them?
In some ways, it’s like trying to decide on a […]
One of the “goals” of the elusive work-life balance thing we call crave is being able to spend more time with our children, and, make memories and traditions.
Family Stories has books, activities and stories inspired by real families to encourage them to have even more fun together.
The first five stories within the collection include:
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A very Happy Thanksgiving to all my lovely readers.
A special salute to those of you working today. I did it for years.
Actually, in a hospital it’s not so bad. If you play your cards right, you can actually end up eating any number of meals you desire.
Even if you aren’t in America, I […]
Thanksgiving (American) is just around the corner, and, after that is the official opening of the holiday shopping season, Black Friday, where normal schedules and fiscal sense are abandoned.
Every year, I try to pace myself for Christmas shopping, and, it just doesn’t happen. Therefore, I will likely be in the huddled masses in the […]
Halloween marks the opening of the office Pot-Luck Lunch Season, which lasts roughly until the American Football Super Bowl in January.
Yes, every time you turn around, there’s a sign up sheet for a gathering in the conference room.
If you are unlucky enough to get to the sheet before “drinks” or “plates and napkins” are […]
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