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1). What Kind of Shopper Are YOU?
Copyright 2006 Karen Fusco
We've all gotta shop, but how we shop, and why we shop, varies. So what kind of shopper are you? And how can you translate your traditional habits into online options?
The Browser. Ahh, window shopping! Sometimes the fun is in the process. You don't shop to buy -- you just enjoy the experience. You like to see what's out there, so when you do buy, it's just right.
2). The 9 Golden Keys To Communication
Copyright 2006 Karen Fusco
Learn to understand what your child is trying to tell you.
The breakdown in communication between Mother and Child doesn’t begin with the onset of adolescence, as we would like to believe. From the time your children are infants, they are trying to get you to understand their wants, needs, feelings, and ideas. The following tips apply whether you’re a Mom attempting to communicate with your teenagers or infants.
3). Play Dates For Moms -- Moms Need Friends Too!
Copyright 2006 Karen Fusco
With everything we moms have to do, making time for our friends seems impossible. We’re lucky if we have time to do more than shoot them an occasional email, and it’s likely that our friends feel like they’re in the same boat.
But have you noticed that your children are happier when they’ve had a chance to play with others? That somehow we find the time to schedule play dates for them?
We moms are the same way.
4). It Takes a Child to Raise a Village
Copyright 2006 Karen Fusco
We’ve all heard the saying, ‘It takes a village to raise a child’. There are ways you can begin to teach your toddlers and teenagers to give back to that village and uplift their community with pride. It can be difficult if you don’t take the right approach. Instead of making it sound like a chore, try these creative ways to encourage your child to invest time and energy into your village.
5). Hey, Where’d My Libido Go?
Copyright 2006 Karen Fusco
Why do so many mothers lose their libido? Here’s 9 ways for Busy Moms to rediscover their sex drive.
Don’t worry…it’s still there! Somewhere lodged deep between the crying, the breast-feeding, the ‘Mommy-I-needs’, the doctor’s appointments, the bills, the dinner, and the extra 5 pounds of pregnancy weight (or 10, or 15…or 30) that you just can’t seem to get rid of, lies your sex drive, dormant and patiently waiting to be revived.
6). Rainy Day Fun For The Whole Family
Copyright 2006 Karen Fusco
Nothing can dampen spirits like a rainy day. Kids aren’t the only ones who get cranky when they’re cooped up inside. So to stop those rainy day doldrums before they happen, take a look at these 9 Great Rainy Day Ideas.
1. Pull Out The Board Games. In an era where X-Box and PlayStation rule, the joy of playing board games has fallen by the wayside.
7). 9 Tips For the Back-to-School Mom -- Organization is Everything!
Copyright 2006 Karen Fusco
Well, just about everything. If you’re a mom who’s headed back to school, you want to get serious about time management, delegating, well, everything. Here are nine tips to help you get both you and your children back to school easily, confidently and most importantly, quickly!
1. Ditch Perfectionism. The dust on top of the furniture? Protective covering.
8). Couple Time -- Make It A Priority
Copyright 2006 Karen Fusco
You’ve seen them in restaurants – those older couples who eat slowly and quietly without looking or speaking to each other. In your newlywed years, you and your husband gaze at each other knowingly, and promise never to become like that yourselves.
Then …
You have kids. The two of you barely have time to speak to each other, and when you do, you talk about – what else? – the kids!
The only thing standing between you and the couple in the restaurant is time.
9). The Truth About ‘My Space’
Copyright 2006 Karen Fusco
How a Mother’s personal space, private space, and even virtual space begins to disappear, seemingly overnight and what she can do to win it back… well, some of it anyway.
Everyone is talking about My Space this, My Space that, and ‘Have you visited My Space?’ Let me be the first to tell you, there is no such thing as ‘My Space’.
10). Be A Gift Giving Diva!
Copyright 2006 Karen Fusco
You know them. They always have the perfect gift for every occasion. Their presents are personal, thoughtful and put everyone else's to shame. They are perfectly organized and show up looking fabulous. It drives you mad!
Don't get mad. Get even. Be a diva yourself. Your gift can be the most fabulous one there. By following these four simple steps to save you time and stress, you can spend more time fulfilling your inner diva.
11). Mom Time -- No Guilt Allowed!
Copyright 2006 Karen Fusco
Something happens when you have a child. Suddenly time seems to shrink faster than a new pair of jeans in the dryer. Leisure time becomes a distant dream, and if you are lucky enough to have a few minutes a day to yourself, you feel guilty.
The first order of business is to do away with feeling guilty for wanting and needing some time to and for yourself.
12). How Does She Do It All?
Copyright 2006 Karen Fusco
There’s one in every crowd, the queen bee who seems as if she has it all, does it all, looks great while she does it—and never breaks a sweat—and is always reaching for more. You may love her or hate her, but it’s for certain that you want to be just like her.
I’ve been fortunate enough to know several women who fit this description.
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