Surviving Chuck E Cheese’s
We are on semi-vacation this week, doing a lot of day trips and trips that involve being gone one night. We started this weekend by …Read More
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
Running with the kid
The 9-year-old had stayed up with me to watch the Olympics. We watched the women race the 5000 meters. He asked when he could run. …Read More
The closet clean-out, and sundry updates
I spent a large quantity of time over the weekend trying on most of the clothes in my closet and figuring out what to donate, …Read More
Eating well, or trying to
We all have skills we don't realize are skills until later. I love to travel, and while I don't have the ability to fall asleep …Read More
Nightscape date night, and a (final) update on the Summer Fun List
When my husband and I do date night, we have a tendency to do the same thing over and over (namely, go out to dinner). We …Read More
Guest post: 4 productivity hacks every college student needs this year
Laura's note: Know anyone headed back to school this fall? Here's a guest post from a college student on how to tune up your schedule …Read More
More links: Success podcast, plus come see me at the New York Public Library
I have spent seemingly my entire day on the phone with plumbers, people on various sides of an online financial transaction that will not go …Read More
Trying to think deep thoughts
I took a "mini retreat" today. I love the idea of a multi-day retreat somewhere quiet and beautiful where I ponder what I want my …Read More
Back to school morning tips
My kids don't go back to school until after Labor Day, but lots of districts are starting next week or the week after. Getting into …Read More
Another August weekend
This weekend certainly felt like August with the temperature rising into the upper 90s. Still, despite the oppressive heat, we did a few fun things. I …Read More