Going back to work after a baby is never easy. These tips will ease the transition. How do you make the most of this time off so you’re ready and rested when it’s time to resume a schedule? Organize Your Life Before the Baby Your maternity leave is not a great time to catch up…
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Mastering the Art of Negotiating a Raise
No one finds it comfortable, but you’re going to have to do it anyway. These tips will help. Negotiating a raise seems scary, but with the right approach, preparation, and confidence, you can significantly improve your chances of getting what you want. Here’s step-by-step process to help you navigate the delicate art of negotiating a…
Thoughts On Being a Girl Boss
What does it mean and is it really your dream? Girl Boss. Mom Boss. These words have been used in recent years to describe a woman who can run her business to big success, despite being a woman – or even a mom. People use these expressions as a positive ideal, something to strive for. …
I’m Keeping My Baby at Home While I work
This time around, I will work with my baby next to me. Can it really work? I type these words as my baby sits beside me on the couch, nestled into my side as she fiddles with my empty coffee mug. I know my moments are numbered; as soon as she tires of trying to…
Should You Stay or Leave Your Job?
If that’s the question you ask yourself everyday, this might be a different perspective. If you are reading this, chances are you’re not that thrilled with your current job. (If your job is deeply satisfying don’t take it for granted!) Whether it’s the actual work or your relationships with your boss and coworkers, my guess…
6 Items Made For the Lefty in Your Life
We found some things will make the little things easier for lefties. Are you a lefty? Do you love a lefty? I’ve got a couple of left-handed kids and over the years we’ve come across a few tasks that are so much more difficult simply because this world is designed for righties. Of course, we…
How to Make Your Own Coffee While You’re Traveling (No Electricity Needed)
There’s so many times, when away from home, that we get stuck without good (and necessary) coffee. These are some great solutions. When Faigy Sprecher from The Kitchen Clique showed us these portable coffee solutions from Wacaco, we knew we had to share them with the BCP audience, especially those who might be traveling and…
Eight Tips for Nursing Moms Who Work Out of the Home
Pumping is the worst! You’re in the middle of work, trying to do a million things and then you realize you need to pump. It’s always at the most stressful time… …So you quickly try to finish up and then excuse yourself to go pump. There are five people hanging out in the room you…
How to Use Podcasts to Grow Your Business
Feel like you don’t have more time to learn how to grow your business? Podcasts can be the answer. I am the queen of podcasts! And I’ll tell you why. Podcasts are filled with great information. It’s a great way to learn and be productive while doing other tasks in your life. I’m folding laundry,…
4 Ways a Working Mom Can Create Work-Life Balance
There are so many people who want us at once. Things seem crazy and hectic. So how does a working mom find balance? A working mom can be pulled in so many directions, and it’s not really possible to be everywhere at once and to be everything to everyone at once. So how to we…
