We have a special Friday Confession for you this week! Today we’re featuring a confession by Gina of Steps To Self. As moms, one of our many roles is being a nurse to our sick kids. But at the same time, we don’t have time to get sick or the whole operation shuts down! Gina […]
How To Take The Thinking Out Of Packing For Business Trips
Guess what the most common thing I forget on business trips? The toothbrush? Underwear? Nope …pajamas. When it comes to business trips, as a working mom, last minute packing is inevitable. Like most women who have high stress careers and are at the same time raising children, packing just can’t take priority, until it has […]
A Look Back At 2019 And What’s In Store For 2020
Happy New Year! The hustle and bustle of the holidays is over! And now that I had the chance to take a breather, I got to reflect on 2019 for Kimmy Bean and what’s in store for 2020. There were some ups and downs throughout the year. Which happens when you’re growing a blog. In […]
If You Are An Expert, Be The Expert
I am fed up with women down playing, diminishing and downgrading their expertise. Let me explain. Last month I was involved with preparing one of the executives in our company for a prestigious panel discussion on the topic of water issues in Minnesota. One of the panelists was a director for water programs at the […]
10 Ways To Avoid Mom Burnout
A lot of working moms find it challenging to be mother and career woman at the same time. I know it can be for me. Your stress level will rise quickly when you have deadlines to keep or phone calls to make. All while your kids are asking for food, rides or anything that pops […]
Friday Confession 13: I Ignore A Lot Of Emails
Any working professional will tell you they could be far more creative and productive if it wasn’t for the crushing number of emails they receive on a daily basis. Email is a love/ hate relationship. I will prove it to you. Have you ever compared notes or complained/bragged about how many emails you receive in […]
6 Holiday Planning Tips For Working Moms
Ah the Holiday. There’s an enticing aroma that fills the entire house. The Thanksgiving turkey comes out of the oven golden brown. Pumpkin pies are displayed on the dessert table. All the china is in pristine condition and not a single piece in the set is missing. The family is gathered for holiday pictures, the […]
Working Mom Guilt Makes It Hard To Say No To Our Kids
Working mom guilt is a bitch. When we spend more time at work than we do at home. And that makes it so much harder to say no or bag it because you constantly feel in deficit. My daughter asked for a canopy for her birthday like this one I found on Amazon. It’s no […]
The 9 Secrets To A Happy Mom Life
Have you ever noticed a happy mom? You know who I’m talking about. The one who seem to be very content and confident in their role as Mother? How about moms (like me) who seem chronically stressed and approaching burnout? Why are some moms calm, cool, collected and able to keep their sense of humor […]
Time Management Tips For Working Moms
When you arrive at work and you see a stack of papers laying on your desk, you know it’s going to be a long day at the office. You’re multitasking between conference calls and texting the nanny about after school activities. And when you go home, you can’t find those important papers you need to […]
