Since my husband and I live far from both our families (my family is outside Buffalo and his family is outside Philadelphia), we often have guests come to stay with us and vice versa. While I'm still learning how to make guests feel welcome in my home this is giving me plenty of opportunities to practice! I'm not perfect, but the more times I have people over the more I am ... Read More »
Forget Work-Life Balance, Find a Work-Rest Balance
Work-life balance has been a hot topic recently. In fact, "burnout" has become a medical condition, according to the World Health Organization. It's not just top executives that experience it either but everyone from CEOs to stay-at-home moms. So while a work-life balance is important, I'd argue that we should be striving for a healthier work and REST balance. (This post may ... Read More »
4 Questions I Ask Before Posting on Social Media
In my personal life, I don't have much of a social media presence. I only post on my Facebook wall about once a month. It's either a picture of my baby or an article about babies. However, because of my blog, I've had to build up a separate social media presence - Sarah the blogger! While this made me really uncomfortable at first, I've come to enjoy it as I figure it out ... Read More »
7 Work-Life Balance Tips to Avoid Burnout (Physically & Mentally!)
Hey Working Women, Work-At-Home Moms, Stay-At-Home-Moms, and Working Moms. You're pursuing your dreams while holding your family or life together. Or at least some days you are. Other days the mystical work-life balance is anything but balanced. It can be tough to feel like you've accomplished anything, let alone gave your all to either your job or family. After I had my ... Read More »
It’s Time To Take A Digital Detox
When's the last time you've been "phubbed?" You know what I mean, you're having brunch with a friend while she's texting someone else the whole time. Or, you think your husband is listening to you talk about your day, complete with "uh-huhs,” only to look up and see his eyes glued to his phone. I only have a baby now so we don't allow her to text yet, but I can imagine how ... Read More »