For this installment of our Week in the Life of a Working Mom series, we’re happy to introduce CorporetteMoms reader Siobhan, who lives in Dallas with her husband, four daughters, and dog, and works as a in-house counsel for a software development company. Our usual caveat applies: Please remember that this is is a real person who has feelings and isn’t gaining anything from this, unlike your usual friendly (soul-deadened, thick-skinned, cold-hearted, money-grubbing) blogger — so please be kind with any comments. Thank you! — Kat If you’d like to be featured (anonymously or otherwise), please fill out this form! You can see all posts in this series here. [TAG1] First, Some Basics About This Working Mom… Name: Siobhan Location: Dallas, TXJob: In-house counsel for...
How to make your forties fabulous Life is too short to hold onto the things that weigh you down – it’s cliché, but it’s also true. Our forties (and fifties and sixties) can be a time of much-needed self-reflection, where we own who we are (or acknowledge who we aren’t). And that’s where the Forty F**k It List comes into effect. Here are some tips to celebrate this major milestone by letting go and saying, “f**k it.” Let go of friendships that weren’t meant to last. From the words of another Ice Queen, “Let it go.” Some friendships were meant to feature prominently in a chapter of your life, but so much can change as you move through new chapters....
Family Travel is an excellent opportunity to explore new destinations and immerse yourself in a new culture. If you want to learn Spanish with your children, why not combine your family travel plans with a Spanish language learning experience for the whole family and make a trip to Peru? There are many benefits to learning Spanish in Peru, and it’s an exciting and affordable destination for families with kids of all ages. Let’s explore the option of a Spanish Immersion for families! There are many advantages of learning Spanish in Peru as a family. Are you ready for a language trip adventure? Here are recommendations for families planning a trip to this South American gem. You can book a Spanish...
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. See this disclosure page for details. Do your kids love ocean animals? These pattern block printables for ocean animals will be a hit in your classroom! I love pattern block activities because they encourage students to look for patterns, work with shapes, and use fine motor skills to make the picture with blocks. Pattern blocks can be purchased on Amazon or an education store like Lakeshore Learning. Pattern blocks teach children about shapes and is a tool for developing visual discrimination skills. Visual discrimination skills is being able to see differences between objects or pictures, even subtle differences. For the ocean animal printables I’m sharing today, students will need to determine which of these...
Finding a high-quality music homeschool curriculum can be a daunting task, with so many uninspiring programs that can deflate students and make learning boring. However, in this article, I aim to introduce you to some of the best music homeschool curriculum programs from established providers in the homeschooling community. With this roundup, I hope to provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision and select a curriculum that will bring the joy of music into your homeschool. I aim to find the best curriculum out there. I am also an affiliate with some of these great companies. Why Study a Music Curriculum? Before we launch into the different musical homeschool curriculum programs, let’s recap the benefits...
