My 2020 Personal Reading Challenge: Six Great Books in Six Months
In a world of audiobooks, podcasts, online videos and information overload – it’s easy to get out of the habit of good old-fashioned reading. Reading real books not only exercises…
Finding Comfort in JOMO – The Joy of Missing Out
I have lived half my life with the fear of missing out or “FOMO” – even when this now-popular acronym didn’t exist to describe my state of being. I have…
My first Zumba class!
I Hate Going to the Gym: 5 Tips For Making Working Out Fun
Finding Joy in Going to the Gym I have loathed going to the gym my entire adult life. I do not get that “high” that many people feel during and…
To Give or Not to Give: Showing My Kids the Real Meaning of Christmas
I wrestle with the best way to make Christmas magical while not going overboard. Every year I struggle: To give or not to give.
5 Tips to Succeed While Serving on a Nonprofit Board
It can be hard getting started and making a significant contribution as part of a non-profit board. Once you are selected, finding where to apply your unique gifts and hitting…
Starting a Podcast is Easier than You May Think: 5 Tips for Getting Started
If you’re an entrepreneur that wants to get the word out about your message, product, or service, you may be thinking about starting a podcast. What’s holding you back? I…
Tips for the Sandwich Generation: Caregiving for Ailing Parents While Raising Kids
Many of us are caring for our parents as they get to an age where their health begins to fail or they are diagnosed with a chronic illness. In addition…
Coming Clean: The Most Refreshing Benefits of Being Totally Honest
The truth is not always simple, as the saying goes. Ain’t that the truth! Over the last several years, as I grow older and a little wiser, I’ve had to…
Family Fitness Outside: My Five Favorite and Easy Denver Area Hikes
Admittedly, I don’t do this enough with my own kids, but I am still a huge proponent of getting out into nature and experiencing our beautiful state of Colorado! And…
Starting a Side Business? Start Here!
Five Great Resources to Leverage for Your Side Business Have you thought about starting a side business? According to a study done by Bankrate, 44 million Americans have a side…
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Military Brat Parenting: Five Things I Tell My Kids in Hopes They’ll Be Better Humans
My dad was an Air Force colonel, a fighter pilot and a Vietnam veteran. In addition to being a proud (and dutiful) daughter, my upbringing in a military household shaped…
The Benefits of Giving Back: Why Volunteering is Good For You
When was the last time you went out into the world and actually gave your time – more than an hour – to an organization or a group of people…
5 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self: Rising in Corporate America and Life.
Listen up, ladies! No matter what your age or what type of job you have, you should always have your eye on the prize. You owe it to yourself. Has…