One Secret to Success as a Working Mom: Stay Open to New Experiences

In the movie Love Jones , the male lead says, "romance is about the possibility of the thing." I agree with that. However, I think that the concept is more universal. life--truly living--is about the possibility of the thing. For a while, I was sleep walking through life, doing what was required without truly embracing it. Recent events have caused me to re-evaluate that and to embrace life and all of its limitless possibilities.   And romance, is about love. Over the past year I have become committed to falling back in love with my life. New relationships have made that love affair possible. And, I don't take them for granted. Creating space for new relationships and making new friends as a single, working mom, and creating space is not easy. But it is necessary. For that reason, I have committed to making new friendships, keeping the old productive ones, and enjoying them all--in the midst of working, parenting, and adulting . I have learned that I have not experien...

Last Minute Shopping Tip: Free Shipping!

If you have ignored the advertisements on the television, failed to adhere to the call of the holiday tunes on the radio, somehow missed the incessant pop ups on the internet, and haven't looked at a calendar--I have news for you, Christmas is in five days!

What do you get the man who has everything???


With the exception of my dad, I have completed my shopping.  Unfortunately, the gift that I selected for him was out-of-stock.  Now I have to figure out what to get him.  What do you get the man who seems to have everything??? I am seriously, looking for suggestions.  He enjoys reading, chess, and photography.  Does anybody have any suggestions about what I can get him?

There is still time to get your gifts in time for Christmas


Fortunately, I still have time to find a gift for my dad on the internet and have it arrive by Christmas. I can also avoid shipping costs.  If you still have shopping to do, lack the time to run to the mall and would prefer to complete your shopping on the internet, here is a link to a site that contains free shipping codes.  http://www.coupons.com/free-shipping-codes/

Bonus Tip:


For you fashionistas looking for a new pair of shoes to match your Christmas outfit or compliment your New Year's Eve dress, DSW has a free shipping special going on that ends today (12/20). Visit:  http://www.dsw.com/?cm_mmc=emmkt-_-20121220_fboots-_-V1-_-bdy1 and use the code FREE2SHIP.

Good luck and happy shopping!

Comments

One subscriber recommended that I check out Photoweavers for a gift for my dad. The link is http://www.photoweavers.com/.