October 2011

Making moms feel bad one pin at a time

by Leigh Ann Torres October 29, 2011

I have a confession to make. I’m addicted to Pinterest. Where else can I find tips that make frosting a cupcake look much easier than it really is, cozy interiors that my kids would destroy in 3 seconds flat, seasonal decorating and craft ideas I’ll never put together, or photo after photo of shoes that are completely impractical and out of my price range?

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Do Times of Recession Mean Time to Take Any Job?

by Amanda DiSilvestro October 26, 2011

Women in the workforce are constantly being urged to climb the social ladder and work in an industry that challenges them. After all, women deserve the same opportunities to work in a position and for a company that they love. However, this idea is slowing shifting—for both men and women.

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On Being a Woman Online

by AllieRambles October 24, 2011

Being a woman online is a liberating experience. There seems to be few boundaries to what can be achieved. The Internet has opened many possibilities for today’s woman.

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Women – Are We Motivated by Money, or Not?

by Tia Peterson October 18, 2011

It’s been shown time after time, and it’s a hotly debated issue, but there is a (rather convincing) idea out there that when compared to men, women are not as motivated by money. For those of us who buy into that idea, is it really that surprising?

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Curry Chicken Spring Rolls – A twist on a Vietnamese classic

by gingerandscotch October 15, 2011

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and some blogger friends of mine with home businesses in Dubai are donating 10% of this month’s sales to a local charity in the Middle East.

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Women and Weight – 4 No Nonsense Tips

by Evelyn Parham October 11, 2011

Some women have grown to accept their weight as a part of who they are and that’s not a bad thing. Here are some tips about not letting your weight be a challenge in your life.

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Top 10 Chick Bloggers and Women’s Blogs – Your Votes

by Tia Peterson October 10, 2011

As part of this month’s theme, I’m returning to one of my favorite subjects: blogging. This time, I’m putting it together with “on being women.” What do you get? Chick bloggers and women’s blogs.

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5 Areas of Health Women Should Never Ignore

by Tia Peterson October 6, 2011

As women, we’re likely going to live a long time. It’s up to us to ensure that our long lives are also healthy and fun! Let’s live every moment of them!

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Why There’s Never Been a Better Time to Be a Chick in Business

by Marlee Ward October 4, 2011

If you’re a woman in business for herself, or if you’re contemplating whether or not you should take the plunge, you should know there has never been a better time to be a woman in business – and you don’t have to take my word for it. According to a study conducted by the Center [...]

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You can’t handle the truth

by Christina Linnell October 3, 2011

Feminity. Female. Woman. When I say these things what thoughts are evoked? If you had asked me fifteen years ago my answer would have been completely different than it is today.

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October 2011 – On Being Women

by Tia Peterson October 1, 2011

I invite you all to contribute this month. Everyone’s got something to say about being a woman. I certainly do. I spent my first few adult years convinced that men made better friends than women. My opinion on that has changed drastically.

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