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I am a single mother of two children. I work from my home as a managing partner of local branch of a nationally ranked recruiting firm.

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Sports & Recreation > Recreational & Youth Celebrating Kids Sports Teams: Ideas for Making Your Kid's Season a Winner: 1 of 6
Sports SuccessKids love sports, however parents often love sports for their kids more than the kids do. Here are some simple rules for having a great season.1. Make sure your child really wants to play. Never force a child to play a sport because you did.2. Don't complain about the organization of the league, remember most if... More..
Travel > United States Florida's hidden beaches: Where to go and why: 11 of 40
New Smyrna Beach~North BeachNew Smyrna Beach is a lovely quaint little town about 20 minutes south of Daytona Beach in Volusia County, it boasts beautiful beaches, fine shops and restaurants. Lodging ranges from rental homes to condos to high rise hotels to small family owned motels on the beach.North Beach is the area to the... More..
Jobs & Careers > Stress & Time Management The daily grind: How 'commuting' is bad for the soul: 6 of 19
Commuting. Drive Time. No matter how far you drive you are commuting to work, navigating a crowded interstate is really no different than driving a country road or taking a train or subway. Some unfortunate souls commute to a different city or even coast via airplane for their weekly commute.For the most part I was always luc... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Giving (Other) Christmas 2007: Gift ideas for seniors: 1 of 3
Senior SurprisesThe fastest growing segment of the US Population is seniors, we are all living longer and no matter how old we get, we love to receive gifts. Think about the person you are giving the gift to, what are their interests, hobbies, favorite things to do?Some ideas for different groups:Seniors in Nursing Homes are ... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Do rescued animals make good pets?: 36 of 105
My family has had and array of rescued pets over the years. But the most memorable was USS Yellowstone, he was a very large, very fast, rescued racing Greyhound. He found us at a meet and greet at a Petsmart store in Knoxville, TN. He was very aloof until my then 3 year old daughter got her hands on him. It was love at first ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Stress & Time Management Why it's important to develop a work-life balance: 34 of 69
Work-Life ChaosWork-Life Balance is funny term, an oxymoron at best. I had a friend call me the other day, he is an HR professional and he was talking about how people want work life balance as long as work is not involved.it was a strange conversation, but his general point was that people want the life balance part of work-... More..
Jobs & Careers > Resumes & Cover Letters Presentation of a resume: Mistakes to avoid: 3 of 6
Resume Boot CampRecruiters are busy, whether they are contract, commission or employees of the company they have serious time constraints, uptight hiring managers and little time for nonsense. A good recruiter will look at a resume for less than 30 seconds and determine if they are going to review it further.OK, you have spen... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals How to react when a headhunter calls: 4 of 7
Headhunter 101I love headhunters. Probably because I am a headhunter. I try really hard not to call candidates at work, I call home numbers and cell phones first. I leave a lot of messages. I may not be the norm but it works for me.If a headhunter calls you, the first question is do I LOVE my current position. If you do then ... More..
Relationships & Family > Divorce & Legal Issues Should it be compulsory for couples to sign a prenuptial agreement before marriage?: 16 of 27
YES!People think prenups are for the rich and famous....how about the middle class who get screwed in a divorce. When I met my now ex-husband, he owned a van. He rented, he moved in my house that I had owned for 10 years, we refinanced after a few years and the birth of a child and put in a pool. That is how he got on the dee... More..
Jobs & Careers > Jobs & Careers (Other) How to be a professional at home: 3 of 5
Desk SpaceIn order to be professional when working at home you must have "space" to run your business or do your job. Whether you have a corner in the kitchen or a room dedicated to your professional pursuits there are some things you need to do:1. Look around your home, is there a place where you will not be distracted that ... More..