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Women Making More Time for Themselves

I was surprised to read this report summary which indicates that the gap that exists in 'leisure time' between men and women is closing. Women are making more time for themselves. Nice me: "Oh! Great!"Evil me: "Well, that's what happens when you start from zero." Check out the summary here:http://www.food-business-review.com/research.asp?guid=DMCM4616 Although, as I am blogging about next in our "insiders blog" (http://www.hotmommas.wordpress.com), I did just go to a camp reunion… Read More »Women Making More Time for Themselves

Friends Lead to Happiness

Today, after my daughter's first dance class of her little life, I am shopping with "The Shoe Coven." These are 4 girlfriends (one of which is my super excellent aunt). These women also happen to be prominent members of the mental health community (the supply side, not the demand side). I leave our shoe shopping sessions feeling incredibly well adjusted. Shoes, therapy, what's not to like? Research indicates people with… Read More »Friends Lead to Happiness

Hot Mommas Project on Pink Heels

Business and life challenges, drama, and a call to action at Pink Heels. Check it out: http://pink-heels.blogspot.com/2008/09/blog-post.html Also see other “In the Spotlight” listings for a great resource on real women, doing real stuff.

Work Life Balance-The Law

Guess what? Work life balance has been written into law in Australia. http://www.careerandkids.com/work-life-balance-its-the-law/. The following link, under "policies," delineates some of the US's policies – like the Family Leave Medical Act. However, it seems to fairly common knowledge that the US is lackluster in it's family-oriented policies compared to other wealthy nations.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Work-life_balance We – and our employers – need to be the champions of our own work life balance solutions.… Read More »Work Life Balance-The Law

Innovative Workplace Caregiver Programs _ Telecast

Just recieved this from our friends at Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. If you are a caregiver – or an employer with employee caregivers on staff – please consider listening to the Sept 17th caregiving broadcast: Innovative Employer Caregiving ProgramsSeptember 17, 2008 1-2:00 pm ET“The next Caregiving broadcast sponsored by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health and Human Services New Freedom Initiative… Read More »Innovative Workplace Caregiver Programs _ Telecast

How to be More Polite and Productive with your Email

Hot Mommas rely on technology a great deal to do the proverbial “all” both personally and professionally. However, technology also blurs the lines between work, home, and an impending visit to the mental institution. As we become enveloped by the age of social media, manners and productivity can go out the window. A cadre of experts are surfacing to help. Below are some useful links, as well as key takeaways,… Read More »How to be More Polite and Productive with your Email

Working Dads Report: Men Want The Same Thing As Women

This survey is interesting. It finds that over 75% of working dads would quit or accept paycuts to spend more time with their families (if money were not an issue). http://www.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/worklife/07/30/dads.work/index.html

Awards for Caregivers/Top 7 Caregiver Resources

Hot Mommas who want to “do it all” often don’t have a choice. They HAVE to do it all. Caregiving is an example. I’ve witnessed my mother flying down to South Carolina every other week for months to take care of her aunt and uncle. My grandmother benefited from the care provided by all of my many local family members, and nurses who became adopted family. It matters to our… Read More »Awards for Caregivers/Top 7 Caregiver Resources

Eastern Medicine for Stressed Out Chicks-Part 3: Chi or Chia Pet?

This is the 3rd post of a three part series on Eastern Medicine – featuring the Chi Master in China in the Bill Moyers series – inspired by learnings at one of my favorite girlfriend getaways (click here for a favorite girlfriend getaway site): Green Valley Spa in St. George Utah.

Eastern Medicine For Stressed out Chicks-Part 2: How to Meditate

This is a continuation on a series on Eastern Medicine inspired by a learnings by one of my favorite girlfriend getaways (click here for a favorite girlfriend getaway site): Green Valley Spa in St. George Utah. Today we have a guest author, Mike Rice, who is the spa’s general manager and teaches the meditation class out there. I will say, it is the only success I’ve ever had with meditation.… Read More »Eastern Medicine For Stressed out Chicks-Part 2: How to Meditate