When the Kids Are Away, Who Are We?

When the Kids Are Away, Who Are We?

As summer winds down and school starts up, many moms find themselves in unfamiliar territory. The house is quieter. There’s open space on the calendar. Whether your kids are headed back to school, off to...
Planning with Pen and Paper... It's Personal

Planning with Pen and Paper... It's Personal

In a world dominated by digital tools and apps, choosing pen and paper might seem old school—but I’d argue it’s more important than ever. Writing by hand forces you to connect with your goals and...
Entrepreneurs, Let's Make P&Ls More Personal

Entrepreneurs, Let's Make P&Ls More Personal

No matter which quarter you’re preparing for as a business owner, your Profit & Loss report can be intimidating. (Believe me, as the owner of several businesses with a big family to provide for, I’m...
Midsummer Strategy for Working Moms

Midsummer Strategy for Working Moms

We’re in the heart of summer. Our young ones are knee-deep in popsicles, pool time, and summer activities, and it’s easy to let the weeks blur by. But if you’re a working mom juggling both...
Parents, You Only Have 75 Days of Summer

Parents, You Only Have 75 Days of Summer

Summer has a way of sneaking up on us. One minute you’re packing lunch boxes, and the next you’re staring at a calendar filled with blank squares and big possibilities. If you're on a traditional...
Americana: It's What *You* Make It

Americana: It's What *You* Make It

There’s something about the spirit of Americana that just sticks.  Maybe it’s the denim.  Maybe it’s a classic crisp white tee.  Maybe it’s the timelessness of a gingham print or the soft, worn-in navy of...
How to Foster Healthy Competition, as Parents and Professionals

How to Foster Healthy Competition, as Parents and Professionals

When it comes to competition, what are you afraid of?  As a mom of five and wife of an Aussie athlete, let me just go ahead and declare: I am an authority on competition. I’ve...
Bikini Season Isn't the Issue, Our Self-Obsession Is

Bikini Season Isn't the Issue, Our Self-Obsession Is

Every spring my inbox fills up with “Get Summer-Ready!” emails, and my social feed is practically shouting at me that I’ve got “about 17 days to become beach-body fabulous.” We all know the drill—“bikini body,”...
Your Spring-to-Summer Planning Guide

Your Spring-to-Summer Planning Guide

Ah, springtime! For us working moms, this season of transition has us juggling school events, spring sports, and somehow—somehow—we’re also expected to plan an entire summer. If you're anything like me, this season demands a...