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I am a California transplant who now lives and works in the greater Seattle area with my husband and two fat cats.

My professional background includes museum event planning, corporate communications, and research/writing for a management consulting firm. I

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Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Five ways to look younger instantly: 1 of 39
Most of us would like to look younger than our age. By focusing on both our health and our outside appearance, we can instantly look younger without having surgery, using expensive products, or buying a brand new wardrobe. 1. Go back to the basics. Looking youthful starts from the inside out. That's why it's paramount to get ... More..
Education > College Life How to create the perfect dorm room: 1 of 30
Your dorm room reflects who you are: your personality, style, and flair. From your bedspread to your books, your dorm room reveals your personal tastes and what's important to you. STYLE You have a style that's all your own. Are you drawn to a funky look or French chic? What styles speak to you? What catches your eye? As you ... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing How to get over a fear of public speaking: 1 of 25
Does the thought of speaking in pulic make your stomach ache and your knees knock? You're not alone. In fact, most people would admit that they are at least a little afraid of public speaking. Thankfully, there are ways to master this fear rather than have it master your life. 1. Know your material. One of the best ways to... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills Communication skills: Providing feedback that has an impact: 1 of 22
Giving and receiving regular feedback in our personal and professional relationships helps us to understand our strengths and target our weaknesses. Knowing how to give impactful feedback is a valuable skill that will help others to grow and to be more effective. As society increasingly lives and works remotely, our ability t... More..
Jobs & Careers > Professionalism Why punctuality gains respect in the workplace: 1 of 22
In today's workplace where employees are primarily assessed on their professional accomplishments, creativity, and training, showing up on time may seem to be a minor accomplishment. However, if you want to gain and maintain respect in the workplace, it's critical that punctuality not fall by the wayside.Why is punctuality in... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods How far should you push your children to succeed?: 8 of 168
The question of how far you should push your children to succeed is determined by two factors: 1) how you and your children mutually define success and 2) the personality of your children. Adults understand the guts and the glory of success. They know that being successful involves hard work, long hours, competition with peer... More..
Relationships & Family > The Single Life Single on Valentine's Day? How to celebrate with style: 1 of 21
There's a reason singles call Valentine's Day the "Black Holiday". On a day dedicated to love, many singles brood at home or commiserate with friends, neither of which is stylish.For singles looking to celebrate Valentine's Day in style, following are ten ideas to make the day memorable and to celebrate friendship.1. Send you... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning How to cope when your wedding gets cancelled: 1 of 20
For many people, a cancelled wedding is on their top 10 list of "Things I never want to go through". Whether you cancelled the wedding or your betrothed did, coping with a cancelled wedding can be one of life's greatest disappointments. For many couples, it feels like a breakup to the tenth power.While each couple will cope w... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Easing back in to "reality" after a vacation: 1 of 19
We all know the agony of returning to the daily routine after sleeping in, eating out, and doing whatever we please during vacation. While we may fly high for a few days on pleasant memories of sun and sand, soon it's back to the reality of demanding jobs and daily tasks.There are several things you can do to make this easing... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning How to protect yourself from the "bridezilla syndrome": 1 of 19
If you've been to a wedding, you may have witnessed a "bridezilla". The symptoms are obvious: the red face, mascara-stained cheeks from crying, high-pitched screaming, and the bride stomping after people with her wedding dress dragging behind. In fact, you can almost see steam coming out of a bridezilla's ears if you look clo... More..