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1/3 cup white wine vinegar 1.5 T poupon mustard 2 T balsamic vinegar 1 tsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1.5 tsp. dried basil 1 garlic clove, smooshed 1/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup canola 1. Pull all ingredients from shelves. Move to computer, answer 12 e-mails. 2. Return to kitchen, locate whisk and large bowl.…

If ever I recommend a website to you, know that I have not been paid. These are websites I use myself, truly enjoy, find interesting, or think may be useful to you. Mint.com – It’s “the best free way to manage your money.” It really is. You can figure out how to pay off debts…

By now, I’m sure you’ve read Malcolm Gladwell’s acclaimed book Outliers. And by now, I’m sure you’ve seen all the YouTube clips of Mr. Gladwell discussing his interesting take on Fleetwood Mac’s story. But if you’re like me and you’ve had no time to do much of either, check out this video. It’s Mister Malcolm…

Intimidated about starting your own business?  Not possible.  You’re a Mom. Five–not three, not two–five different women this week told me about one major factor that was preventing them from starting a business: fear. Some feared not having enough time to get the job done. Some feared the amount of work they (optimistically) thought may…

I know, I know. The economy is not doing too well right now. I’ve had lots of Moms tell me how “Now is really not the best time for me to start my business.” Over and over again, I have had to tell them the same thing: “Oh yeah?” Do you want to save a…

Working moms and stay-at-home moms frequently ask me how on earth I have time to run several businesses at once. The answer is simple: I stay organized. Who has time to stay organized and enhance productivity while watching the kids *and* trying to communicate with customers and vendors and clients? You do. “Business” sounds daunting…