Category Archives: Working Moms

5 Awesomely Outrageous (and Useful) Summer Chores for Teens

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Marijean

Apply the Dewey Decimal system to the family’s collection of books. Vacuum or sweep all the closet floors. (What? You can’t find the floors? Oh, I guess you better clean out the closets, first.) Alphabetize the spices in the pantry. … Continue reading →

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A Working Mom’s Manifesto

Posted on October 25, 2010 by marijean

I broke a promise to myself last week. When I made the commitment to give myself the gift of a year, I said that I would take really good care of myself every day. I made a choice to work … Continue reading →

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Ironing the Cloth Napkins

Posted on June 29, 2010 by marijean

I’ve been thinking a lot about the Dinner at Our House post. I’m really not a pretentious jerk, but man did I seem like one in that post. I certainly didn’t mean to imply that dinner at our house is … Continue reading →

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Thinking about The Power of Slow

Posted on March 22, 2010 by marijean

Wednesday night I listened to author of The Power of Slow, Christine Louise Hohlbaum speak about her book at a Virginia Festival of the Book event. It was the second time I’d heard Christine speak on this topic (full disclosure, … Continue reading →

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How Did You Do It?

Posted on November 16, 2009 by marijean

The boy came home from work one day, and was getting ready to head out again to an evening class at his college. “Working and going to school is exhausting,” he said. “How did you do it?” How did I … Continue reading →