I've gotten quite a few requests to share an update about life and work since leaving my corporate job in April. I can without a doubt say it was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I feel happier, healthier (physically, mentally, emotionally) and more productive and accomplished. I've learned that I'm not alone in leaving my job this ...
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A New Path
11 years ago, on Sept. 21, 2009, I hit publish on my first post on this blog. Over a decade later, I still can’t believe that this space has grown to what it is and that some of the same women who read my posts in those early days are still here today, growing with me through marriage, our careers, motherhood and more. I also can't quite believe ...
Work Wear: A White Shirt, Three Ways
I hear you loud and clear: more work wear posts! My work wear has evolved so drastically over the years and especially since becoming a mom. Gone are the days of fussy outfits with silk blouses, pencil skirts and dresses. I love that style, but I've found myself feeling more comfortable and put together when I wear pants (not to mention it's ...
A Day In My Life As a Working Mom
“A day in the life” is one of my most requested posts! I get it - I’ve seen other bloggers do these posts and I’m always so intrigued by how people schedule their days, whether they work from home, in an office or stay at home. It’s always interesting to get a peek into other people’s lives, routines and schedules. My workday is different every ...
Overcoming Challenges As a Working Mom
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Olay. The opinions and text are all mine. I'm proud to partner with Olay on this content. All thoughts and opinions are my own. One of the questions I'm asked most is how I find "balance" as a working mom of two. As you know, I work both outside of the home full-time and run ...
What I’ve Learned About Facing Adversity in Blogging & How It Taught Me An Important Parenting Lesson
This post is written in partnership with Olay. I’m so grateful for brands like Olay that help support me in creating this content. "Wait...so you take pictures of your outfits in the mirror and then post them the Internet?" That was not an uncommon question in the early days of blogging. Well, that’s how it all began. Nearly ten years ago, I ...
7 Things That Make Me a Better Mom
This post is sponsored by Ivory. All thoughts and opinions are my own. It's no secret being a mom these days comes with a lot of things many of us were never prepared for. The constant influx of articles on social media about the latest and greatest parenting philosophies and what we're doing wrong can feel totally overwhelming. We're living in a ...
Gift Guide for Working Moms 2017
This gift guide is always the one I'm most excited to publish! The gifts suggested would be wonderful for any mom (or woman), but I like to think that they're particularly thoughtful (and useful) gifts for working moms. I own most of these items, which makes it even more wonderful to be able to recommend them to you.Coffee makers for the office A ...
My Morning Beauty Routine + Beauty Tips for Working Moms
I get asked all the time how I "do it all" and, spoiler alert, I definitely don't! I don't always stay on top of everything that needs to get done and my endless to-do list, but something I think I've perfected as much as I can is my morning getting-ready-for-work routine. I always opt to look polished for the office, but my beauty routine has to ...
Fall Favorites for the Office
Finding staples for the office is so key because they're the pieces you'll re-wear again and again and remix with the rest of your wardrobe. I love to layer at the office, especially since they keep ours so cold. I recently found a beautiful blazer that's structured but made from a softer fabric and a dove gray duster/long cardigan that can be ...