When I was thirteen weeks pregnant with my first child, I put my fetus's "name" on the waitlists of four daycare centers near our home. I recently received a call from one of them telling me that they had...
Last week was a new moon cycle. The energy says: "Time to take action."
I heard this message loud and clear.
This week I decided to take action.
I pitched and landed a new client for my travel design business.
I also tried...
I was recently chosen as a speaker for an upcoming virtual summit produced by the organization Moms Can Code. The Founder and CEO, Erica Peterson, created Moms Can Code as a supportive community for moms learning how to code in...
Dear San Francisco,
I’m celebrating 21 years of living here this year. It’s the longest I’ve lived anywhere. Guam was dethroned nine years ago in 2011; I had lived there for ten years. Most people don’t even know where Guam...
As I begin my research into preschools for my two year old daughter, Ilse (yes, I am planning ahead), I am reminded of the research I did when I was finding daycare for her. I spent seven months looking for the...
Is there a job interview on the horizon for you? Preparing for an interview ahead of time will help you ace the interview and land a job offer. There are a few things you can do before (and after)...
I love dressing up. The moment I transitioned from a work uniform to wearing business wear, I bought my first suit: a pale grey one from Ann Taylor. Over the years, my work style has evolved from wearing black...
What draws people to human services work?
Some find it professionally and personally stimulating.
Some appreciate that the work aligns with their own moral beliefs.
Some live for the personal growth they experience.
And some are drawn to the work because they serve...
Figuring out who will take care of your little one while you're at work is no easy task, and the complexities of living in a dynamic city like San Francisco seem to make it harder. We've shared our favorite...
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As our children head back to school and we head back to the office (or some variation), you might be tempted to "get back to normal." If that 'normal' includes overscheduling - think twice!
You must admit that through the...
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How to Host a Passover Seder with Kids
Hosting dinner parties with little ones can be a lot. From prepping the meal, getting yourself dressed, getting your kid dressed, welcoming guests, and...
