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Why being a working mom rules (and why it sucks)
It’s sad that I have to preface this by saying that I don’t believe that working moms are better than stay at home moms. This is not a competition, war, or battle for the purest form of motherhood. This is just me simply speaking from my own experiences. I’ve had a job since I was 16. The truth is, I love working. I love setting goals and smashing them out of the park. I love chasing my dreams and beating them into submission. I like working with others, learning new professional skills, and climbing the corporate ladder. I am 24 years old, a college drop out, and a non-believer in…
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Advice from a New Mom
I finally feel like things have settled and I am getting a hang of this whole mom thing. REST! I am not a rester. I do not take any joy in being idle. It makes me incredibly uncomfortable to sit on my couch and leave dishes in the sink, laundry undone, or to ignore emails. I underestimated how tough postpartum would be. My body was in a lot of pain. There was a lot more blood than I had anticipated. I got really frustrated at myself that I couldn’t do simple things right away. I felt really down on myself for not being able to jump up and clean my…
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Can’t Live Without – Postpartum Essentials
As I’ve said many times, I underestimated how hard postpartum would be. So I am sharing a few things that were absolute lifesavers for me while I was going through that painful time. Hands free pumping bra This helps your pump to stay in place and keeps your hands free to hold your baby, phone, curling iron, etc. I bought one off Amazon (Handsfree pumping bra; $19.99) and it totally changed my pumping game. You can take the mobility one step further by getting a portable pump (Momcozy pump; $59.99) Comfier underwear They’ll give you super sexy mesh underwear at the hospital, but if you want to feel slightly more…
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Where are the women in tech?
If you’ve ever walked through the office of a tech company in the Silicon Slopes area, you’ve probably seen industrial architecture, standing desks, and a fully stocked soda fridge. You’ve probably seen unconventional office perks like rock walls, longboards, or dogs. You may have seen a developer’s toes peeking out of flip flops or a sales rep that wears nothing but band tees. However, out of all these oddities that set many Silicon Slopes tech companies apart from the traditional business world, the oddest to me is the lack of female representation. Being a working woman for the past 7 years in Silicon Slopes, I can’t help but wonder: Where…
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What’s in my diaper bag?
Well, it’s official. I’ve traded in my purse for a diaper bag. I thought about carrying around both for a while, but who am I kidding? That’s a little too extra. To give me something to do while I was waiting to push out a baby the size of a watermelon, I packed and repacked my diaper bag about seventeen times. Now that my baby girl is here and I don’t have third-trimester delusions, I can finally confirm the things in my diaper bag that we actually need for a newborn. So lets take a look: Diapers & Wipes – No brainer. I keep about 8-10 diapers in my bag at…
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Daily Skincare Routine
My mother always taught me to take good care of my skin while I’m young. The best remedy for wrinkles, dark spots, etc is years of prevention. I wanted to share with you my skincare routine and some tips so that you can put your best face forward! Keep in mind when I talk about my “face” in this post, I am talking about the area from my hairline to my cleavage. It’s important to take as good of care of your neck and chest as you do your face because these areas will show your age faster than anything. Note: I like to keep my skincare routine pretty simple…
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Preparing to Be a Working Mom
I returned to work after 6 weeks of maternity leave. You know how one minute on the treadmill feels like five? Well, a week of maternity leave feels like only a fleeting moment. I knew, even when I first got pregnant, that I would be returning to work full time. I wasn’t sad about it. The truth is I really enjoy working and, candidly, I don’t believe I am tough enough to be a full time stay-at-home mom. However, as my 6 weeks came closer and closer to an end, I realized that I was totally unprepared to go back to work and take care of newborn baby. I felt…
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How to Stop Being an A****** Wife
Being a wife can be a tough calling. You are most likely a wife to a less than perfect human being who has a few flaws that you sometimes can’t help but point out. There are probably times you feel like you have to nag your husband to do anything, and you are constantly telling him to put his dirty clothes in the hamper rather than on the floor. You may be feeling like he turns you into a straight up B, and you are starting to lose the fun-loving personality you once had. You are tired, frustrated, and it’s a constant fight to make your husband be the person…
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Birth Story – Mila
Our daughter took her sweet time getting here. In the weeks leading up to her due date, she was comfortably settled inside me and my body seemed none the wiser that she would soon need to come out. I had very few Braxton Hicks or contractions and I felt relatively normal except for my limited lung capacity. I tried every trick in the book during my last week – eating pineapple, bouncing on an exercise ball, and even awkward pregnancy sex (sorry mom and dad!). The contractions didn’t come. Luckily, during my 39th week, my doctor scheduled an induction date. He’s been an OBGYN for many years and explained that…
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Create Better Digital Ads
As you’re starting to execute on your 2019 campaigns, you’ll probably be creating digital ads as part of your strategy. Digital ads are great for reaching your specific demographic, making quick pivots to the campaign if needed, and creating brand awareness online. Here are some tips on how you can create effective ads to help your campaigns to convert: Keep it simple: Avoid ads with too much text or information. Ads that are too wordy typically don’t perform as well as ads that can be absorbed quickly. Include just enough wording and imagery to catch your user’s attention. Call to action: Now that you’ve caught the user’s attention, include a…
