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I Can’t See The Harm
“I guess I can’t see the harm in working and being a Momma” – Britney Spears Do you know what I love most about this space here? This Liberating Working Moms space? That on a grand majority of our posts, …
Bad Work Day Comes Home
As I write this, I’m having one of those nights. You know, the ones that cause you to reflect on how everything that could possibly go wrong during
Time Isn’t On Our Side…
We have a situation at our daycare centre that some of you may be familiar with. Due to the regulations surrounding licensed childcare facilities and the exorbitant cost
An Era of Choice
As I was growing up, my mom told me that I would go to college. Non-negotiable. No ifs, ands, or butts. I couldn’t get bad grades. I couldn’t
The Rock, the Hard Place and the Girl Stuck in Between
Oh hey look! I'm still around. SO much has happened in the last few weeks, work wise, that I almost don't know where to start. Let's start by giving
The Art of Saying “No”
I'm a Southern woman. We say "yes" to second helpings, "yes" to almost any sign up sheet, and the only questions we answer with "no" are ones that end
In My Shoes: How I Came To Be a Working Mom
There were many layers, built over a number of years, under a layer of fear which lead me to become the working mom I am today. It was
School Communication: A Working Teacher Mom’s Perspective
Although many won’t admit it (at least not on the World Wide Web), the teachers I know generally don’t like having to contact parents. We don’t want to
Laid-Off to Hired Pregnant Mom: A Tale of Gratitude
In January I was a laid-off pregnant mother full of questions and worry. Today I’d like to share with you my story of gratitude. For two months I searched,
The Case For More Than One…
My friend recently found out she is expecting her fourth child. While ultimately, just like Shannon's decision to only have one child, it is her decision and doesn't
Choosing Not To Work {Sort Of}
A few months ago I wrote about my choice to work. WAHM with childcare help for the win was and still is my ultimate goal, though I know
Sick Day: A Working Mom Bonus
We often talk about sacrifices we have to make as working mothers on here. We have limited time. We are constantly trying to please multiple audiences with family and work.
So…What’s My Due Date?
As I sat in the conference room at nearly 22 weeks pregnant, wrapping up a nearly four hour meeting all about a complete rebranding from top to bottom, new
Belgian Waffles Make All The Things Better
My homeroom and I been planning to make waffles for a while. I don't know how the topic came up, but with middle school kids, random things pop
You’ll Never Hear “Yes” If You Don’t Ask
There aren’t too many females in my company so I get frequent visits from other women seeking guidance, advice or just a listening ear as they struggle through
What Makes A Working Mom’s Paradise
I feel like most working moms fall into 2 camps. You either dread the day you go back to work or you are clawing the walls at 46
Traveling Working Breastfeeding Mom Tips
I'm not going to sit here and pretend I'm any sort of expert on any subject, because well, I'm not...especially when it comes to pumping while traveling. But
Guess What? Sometimes It Actually Gets Harder.
By Katherine Merchandising/Contributor With so many things that are hard, the answer is almost always, "It gets easier with time." For the most part, I absolutely 100% agree with that. Just
ATTN Coworkers: I’m Pregnant, NOT Helpless
By Katherine Merchandising/Contributor I love working with nearly all guys. I know I've talked about it before, but there's something about my sense of humor that most women just...don't get.
But wait, I never travel for work?
By Brandee Assistant Editor This is the sentence I exclaimed to my boss 2 short weeks ago when it was decided that yes, in fact I would have to go on









































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