Sep 27th Balance for working parents in emotionally demanding jobs After a particularly difficult day at work, I snapped at my 3-year-old over something minor that totally didn't warrant such an overreaction. As I registered the hurt in her eyes, I realized what had happened — I had given so much of my patience to my students that day, there was none left for my own child when she needed it. After a good long cry and some consolation ice cream (for both of us), I knew I needed to start being more intentional about my work/life balance if I didn't want my psyche to implode like a dying star of stress and guilt. These are a few of the strategies I've put in place to preserve my sanity and ensure that everyone in my life—myself included—gets the care they deserve. Read More 1.6k 11 Comments Sep 20th Can you get a tattoo over a stretched postpartum stomach? I have always wanted a tattoo, and having come to this point in my life I feel like I can choose one to go on said stomach. However, I cannot find any pictures or information on getting a tattoo on stretched, loose skin — not, like, little stretch mark, c-section scar belly. It's like, hanging, stretched-flesh belly. Is a tattoo over a stretched postpartum belly a thing you can do? And if it is, what kind of design would work? Read More 1.6k 66 Comments Sep 16th What do you pack for lunch? At the grand old age of 35 I'm still figuring out how to be an adult. One thing I wish someone had warned me of is that one of the hardest parts will be feeding yourself. A challenge I've had for years is… I just don't know what to pack for lunch at the office. Homies, what do you pack for lunch? Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More 2.9k 10 Comments Sep 12th I run credit reports every day: Here are the 6 most common mistakes I see I work for a landlord and part of my job is screening tenants. That means I run credit reports every day; and decide whether or not an applicant is approved. Most of the time, when someone is rejected it is because many people don't understand the basics of how credit reporting works. Read More 123…117
1.6k 11 Comments Sep 20th Can you get a tattoo over a stretched postpartum stomach? I have always wanted a tattoo, and having come to this point in my life I feel like I can choose one to go on said stomach. However, I cannot find any pictures or information on getting a tattoo on stretched, loose skin — not, like, little stretch mark, c-section scar belly. It's like, hanging, stretched-flesh belly. Is a tattoo over a stretched postpartum belly a thing you can do? And if it is, what kind of design would work? Read More 1.6k 66 Comments Sep 16th What do you pack for lunch? At the grand old age of 35 I'm still figuring out how to be an adult. One thing I wish someone had warned me of is that one of the hardest parts will be feeding yourself. A challenge I've had for years is… I just don't know what to pack for lunch at the office. Homies, what do you pack for lunch? Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More 2.9k 10 Comments Sep 12th I run credit reports every day: Here are the 6 most common mistakes I see I work for a landlord and part of my job is screening tenants. That means I run credit reports every day; and decide whether or not an applicant is approved. Most of the time, when someone is rejected it is because many people don't understand the basics of how credit reporting works. Read More 123…117
1.6k 66 Comments Sep 16th What do you pack for lunch? At the grand old age of 35 I'm still figuring out how to be an adult. One thing I wish someone had warned me of is that one of the hardest parts will be feeding yourself. A challenge I've had for years is… I just don't know what to pack for lunch at the office. Homies, what do you pack for lunch? Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More 2.9k 10 Comments Sep 12th I run credit reports every day: Here are the 6 most common mistakes I see I work for a landlord and part of my job is screening tenants. That means I run credit reports every day; and decide whether or not an applicant is approved. Most of the time, when someone is rejected it is because many people don't understand the basics of how credit reporting works. Read More 123…117
Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More 2.9k 10 Comments Sep 12th I run credit reports every day: Here are the 6 most common mistakes I see I work for a landlord and part of my job is screening tenants. That means I run credit reports every day; and decide whether or not an applicant is approved. Most of the time, when someone is rejected it is because many people don't understand the basics of how credit reporting works. Read More 123…117
2.9k 10 Comments Sep 12th I run credit reports every day: Here are the 6 most common mistakes I see I work for a landlord and part of my job is screening tenants. That means I run credit reports every day; and decide whether or not an applicant is approved. Most of the time, when someone is rejected it is because many people don't understand the basics of how credit reporting works. Read More 123…117