From a mother who has done both I’ve been very fortunate to have been given the opportunity to stay at home with my kids over the past summer. I am also very blessed to have been on a full-year’s maternity leave twice. I’ve enjoyed my time away from the office and staying at home withContinue reading “Who has it better? Stay at home moms or working moms?”
Category Archives: Working moms
Work-family-life balance: myth or reality?
As a parent, I often wonder if work-family-life balance exists. It’s no joke when I say I feel like I am a chicken running around without a head. From the start of my day to the end, I don’t stop. Ever. Lately my days have been commencing at about 5:30 am and I am luckyContinue reading “Work-family-life balance: myth or reality?”
Taming the rollercoaster ride of parenthood
Doesn’t parenthood ever feel like a long, rollercoaster ride? Some days go so very smoothly and other days you feel completely derailed? Any parent can tell you that parenthood comes with its challenges, but that the rewards trump them all. I won’t dispute that fact. But sometimes I just can’t help but feel overwhelmed. Currently,Continue reading “Taming the rollercoaster ride of parenthood”
For the love of coffee: A look at Lola’s Choco Bar and Sweet House
Yesterday after my hair appointment, I decided to end my “me time date” with a little java at this relatively new spot in Burlington’s Village Square: Lola’s Choco Bar and Sweet House. Being a busy mom, “me time” is important. Sometimes, we just need a little reminder that mom’s are people too with our ownContinue reading “For the love of coffee: A look at Lola’s Choco Bar and Sweet House”
