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The Freelance Mindset – Not Just for Freelancers in this Business Climate
A few months ago I received a review copy of "My So-Called Freelance Life" by Michelle Goodman. Because of all I have going on it took me a while…
Survive & Thrive: Stay Cool and Stress-Free
Once you've laid the groundwork over the last few weeks: setting your intentions, planning in some free time, and aligning your spending, it is time to sit back and enjoy…
Survive and Thrive the Holidays: Saving Money Without Sacrifice
Now that you've set your intentions and planned some spontaneity , it's time to get even more serious with ensuring your spending aligns with your intentions. Conscious spending is the…
Survive & Thrive During the Holidays: Planning & Spontaneity Can Co-Exist
Does planned spontaneity sound like an oxymoron to you? Well, it isn't necessarily so. Our lives, especially around the holidays can be so filled to the brim with activities that…
Survive & Thrive During the Holidays: Intentions are Everything
When it comes to making the most of the holidays intentions are everything. Intentions are like a compass; they point you in a direction and give you something to refer…
Jury Duty – Is it a Bigger Burden in the Current Business and Economic Climate?
Yesterday I went to the mailbox and took a peek at the letter on top and it had the dreaded jury duty return address on it. Yikes! I screamed. Then…
Don’t Sell Yourself Short
A recent discussion among a group of professional and talented women I know reminded me once again about how important it is that we not sell ourselves short. The conversation…
Hello Boss? I’m Calling Out Gay Today
Skip calling in sick. Shun the mental health day. Take a stand in a new way and on December 10, 2008 show your solidarity and take a stand for love,…
What’s the Cost Per Wear of that Shirt You’re Wearing?
How do you know if the clothes you buy are worth what you spend on them? Are you being frugal? Are you saving money? Are you paying…
Gay Wedding Resources
While the results of Prop 8 in California are indeed distressing and discouraging, as a community we have never let big or small setbacks stop us. The time for equality…