Kids, toys and the value of money
This past Saturday, I took my 3-year-old along in the jog stroller as I went for a run (my husband stayed with the baby). I …Read More
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
The new workplace wars: parents vs. non-parents
I read with great interest Katherine Reynolds Lewis's new piece over at The Fiscal Times called Workplace Wars. As the holidays approach, the usual battle …Read More
How I read and write
I got an interesting set of questions about my reading and writing habits from a blog reader the other day. Since it's Friday and I'm …Read More
Beyond frugality: making more money
As I'm studying personal finance literature, I've learned that there's a lot out there on frugality. How to save money on your grocery bill, how …Read More
Getting in the creative habit
I always like learning how creative people structure their lives. Even if we work in different fields, I hope there's something I can take from …Read More
The curse of inflight wi-fi
I am writing this from somewhere up in the air, en route from LAX to JFK. When I'm flying without my small children, plane trips …Read More
Bang for your buck? Or buck for your bang?
(From Laura: I am on the road again this week. Today I'm delighted to welcome Heather Allard as a guest poster. She may be best …Read More
Are you trying to do too much this weekend?
Since writing 168 Hours, I've had to hone my message into talking points. One that has gotten a surprising amount of pick-up is the "rule …Read More
Funny Money Quotes
When I started writing about the changing ways Americans spent their time a few years ago, I ordered boxes full of old Good Housekeeping magazines. …Read More
Time Management 101
Over at Money Saving Mom, Crystal is doing a great series on time management, which (brag alert!) features 168 Hours. Earlier this week, she posted …Read More