8 Tips for Paying Off Student Loans, ASAP

8 Tips for Paying Off Student Loans, ASAP Now that the New Year is here, you’re probably trying to get those resolutions functioning in full-swing (and, I’m proud of you!). For many of us, 2014 will include some pretty strict financial resolutions, like paying off debt or saving for a house. But what about paying...

Life, PERSONAL FINANCE, UNEMPLOYMENT, YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT

pay off student loan, student loan

April 3, 2015

6 Things Kids Should See Their Mom Do Every Day

6 Things Kids Should See Their Mom Do Every Day As a mom – and now grandma to baby Ayden – I have worried a lot over the years about setting the right example for my daughter Amber. Having children makes you question your approach to...

Life, PARENTING, RELATIONSHIPS

kids, mom, parenting

April 2, 2015

10 Mind-Boggling Facts About Canada

10 Mind-Boggling Facts About Canada Source: Readers Digest Canada Its as Cold as Mars If you’ve ever had to chisel your car out of a block of ice on your way to work or wear a thermal nose-warmer, you know Canada can get pretty cold in...

Life, TRAVEL

canada, facts

March 30, 2015

The Top Business Women to Follow on Twitter

By now you all probably know that I’m a big fan of social media. I love the way it can connect so many people from so many walks of life in just a few seconds. It’s one of the ways I made one of my most enjoyable business connections (with Dawn Dickson of FOOH through LinkedIn) and...

ENTREPRENEUR, Life

March 28, 2015

Around the World Tonight, Lights will go out for Earth Hour

JAPAN Source: Mashable.com Around the World Tonight, Lights will go out for Earth Hour For one hour on Saturday starting at 8:30 p.m, local time, cities around the world will send a collective message about conservation and climate change. Called Earth Hour, the event encourages participants to turn off all non-essential lights for 60...

Life, TRAVEL

earth hour

March 28, 2015

Inspirational Quotes For Getting Through Tragedy

Inspirational Quotes For Getting Through Tragedy Tragedy has a way of affecting each of us differently. Some people internalize feelings of fear or sorrow, while others turn to friends for support and encouragement. Every tragic situation is different and runs the gamut from illness to death, accidents to shock and many things that are simply...

INSPIRING QUOTES, Life

inspiration, tradgedy

March 21, 2015

Real Talk: How to Confront a Friend

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where a friend has done something to hurt you, but you really don’t quite know how to broach the subject? If something like this has been eating away at you for a while, that’s totally normal! Confronting a friend with a tough conversation can feel really awkward...

Life

March 21, 2015

Why You’re Not Moving Ahead in Your Career

So many people struggle with feeling like they’re stuck in a rut or trapped in the same position at work for extensive periods of time – it’s the way of the world. But honestly, it really doesn’t have to be that way. You’re a hard worker, you have great ideas, you approach assignments with an...

Career Advice, ENTREPRENEUR, Life

March 19, 2015

Social Media Etiquette: Know the Basics

There’s no doubt that social media has quickly become one of our main forms of communication. With friends, family and even business, it’s easy to get a bit “too comfortable” forgetting that loads of people can see and comment on what you do and say. Whether you’re not sure if you’re oversharing or if you’re...

Life

March 17, 2015

How To Incorporate Mental Wellness At Work

How To Incorporate Mental Wellness At Work We’re always hearing about how bad stress is for our mental and physical state, but we’re all stressed so, come on, it can’t really be that bad, right? Wrong. Stress can effect your health in a number of irreversible ways making it essential that we all find a way...

Career Advice, ENTREPRENEUR, GROWING YOUR BUSINESS, HEALTH, INVESTING IN YOUR CAREER, Life

mental wellness at work

March 6, 2015

How to Make Money off Your Spring Cleaning

The snow may still be falling in some areas, but believe it or not, spring isn’t too far off. In just a few short weeks, the birds will be chirping and that spring sun will start peeking out – getting you exited and ready for a little clearing of the clutter. Over the course of...

Life

March 5, 2015

6 Gadgets Designed to Keep You Safe

Have you ever been walking home from a late night out with your girlfriends and momentarily thought – “wow, it’s late, I hope nothing happens to us”? Feeling safe is something that we often take for granted until we experience a moment when safety is compromised. From heading out on a blind date to withdrawing...

Life

8 Tips for Paying Off Student Loans, ASAP

6 Things Kids Should See Their Mom Do Every Day

10 Mind-Boggling Facts About Canada

The Top Business Women to Follow on Twitter

Around the World Tonight, Lights will go out for Earth Hour

Inspirational Quotes For Getting Through Tragedy

Real Talk: How to Confront a Friend

Why You’re Not Moving Ahead in Your Career

Social Media Etiquette: Know the Basics

How To Incorporate Mental Wellness At Work

How to Make Money off Your Spring Cleaning

6 Gadgets Designed to Keep You Safe

Quiet Quitting: What Is It? What Can Employers Do To Address It?

How To Prepare For A Recession in 2022 And Recession-Proof Your Life

How to Stay Young no Matter How Old You Get!

8 Ways to Make Money From Your Home

Try These Foods for a Good Mood

Ways To Lower Anxiety Without Medication