This is the time of year that many of us begin to focus on our New Year resolutions or our goals for the upcoming year. I find personally that New Year resolutions are quite cliche and sometimes set people up for failure.  Last year and this year, instead of "resolving", ...

The White House along with our First Lady Michelle Obama have made a commitment to our children with the Let's Move campaign which focuses on our children moving and being active and curving childhood obesity. Recess Rocks also fits into that initiative, as it is a program created to get ...

St. Louis Children's Hospital is the preeminent medical center for children in the region. Founded in 1879, it is the oldest children's hospital west of the Mississippi and the 7th oldest pediatric facility in the U.S. The hospital serves the needs of many children each year and benefits our area ...

Fall is almost here. And you don't want to wait for the last minute to prepare. As far as fashion, beauty, and your household goes, the start of fall means a few changes as it pertains to your lifestyle. Here are  8 things you should do to prepare for fall: Clean Out ...

During the wonderful Build-a-Bear Brand Building Workshop event that I was invited to attend last month, we were given many gifts from the CEO of the company, Maxine Clark. One of the gifts was a $25 Giving Card from DonorsChoose.org. This card was given to us so that each of ...

Whether you are divorced or never have been married, a single mom has a lot on her plate. Being a mother, though, doesn't mean you have to stop living or having some type of social life, and that social life should include companionship from someone who you like. Your kid(s) ...

When the photo of the seagull covered in oil surfaced on every major newspaper and news program a few weeks ago, my daughter began asking questions. "What is that on the bird, mommy? Is the bird dead?" I hadn't thought of even discussing the BP oil spill with her. At six ...

Staying in control of my finances has been most important as of late. Since I am not currently employed full-time,  every penny I spend has to be tracked and budgeted to avoid potential problems. I have found that using Mint.com has helped me tremendously stay on top of my money ...

Unless you are the self employed owner of your own business or the CEO of a company (and even most CEO's have a Board to report to), there is a boss of some kind that supervises your work. The boss is there to manage you, make sure the company's goals ...

If you are currently employed or have worked for a company before, chances are you have been given a company or employee handbook. This document is usually in book form and explains the rules and policies set forth by the employer, and is handed to you upon employment. In order ...

No matter how you cut it, we are in a recession. There is less money to go around as prices rise. With that being said, you do not have to live the frugal life unglamorously. As a matter of fact, you can still be a dynamic diva and glamourous girlie ...

I am committed to living a "greener" lifestyle. Not just at home, but in the workplace and everywhere that I spend my time. We only have one planet. It's been abused enough! Here are a few tips you can use in your office or business to make it a more eco-friendly ...

You can go green with your make-up and beauty haul, and I am not talking about the color. Beauty does not have to sacrifice the planet or our animals. Lately, I have been researching for ways to go green and be more environmentally friendly in terms of my lifestyle, and ...

I remember when I was a teenager, my mom came home from work and told me the following phrase after a workplace melee: "Never discuss politics or religion in the office." That phrase has stuck with me as an adult. In the office, it is easy during water cooler conversations and ...

Working in an office with different personalities and work ethics can be a difficult task. What's even more is when you are working with a person in your organization who is always passing the buck and dropping the ball on important deadlines and such. Workplace slackers are the death of ...