Life After Five

Sorry About That, Mom

Sorry About That, Mom
May 9, 2013 No Comments »

This Mother’s Day, I have a story for you. It has an apology, and a big twist. So stay tuned. I’m a freelance writer. When I was growing up, my mother was also a freelance writer. She attempted the impossible: ... Read More »

8 Things Not to Say to a Woman Who Doesn’t Want Children

8 Things Not to Say to a Woman Who Doesn’t Want Children
May 8, 2013 No Comments »

This post originally appeared on Career Girl Network in May 2012. In honor of Mother’s Day and its popularity last year, we’re bringing it back for a second run. This may seem like an odd addition to our Mother’s Day ... Read More »

6 Things Not to Say to a Woman Battling Infertility

6 Things Not to Say to a Woman Battling Infertility
May 8, 2013 1 Comment »

This post originally appeared on Career Girl Network in May 2012. In honor of Mother’s Day and its popularity last year, we’re bringing it back for a second run. Just before Mother’s Day in 2010, along with many women around ... Read More »

Professional Women’s Club of Chicago (PWCC) Celebrates 15 Years

Professional Women’s Club of Chicago (PWCC) Celebrates 15 Years
May 8, 2013 No Comments »

The Professional Women’s Club of Chicago (PWCC) is celebrating 15 years of bringing professional women together and helping them reach their goals both professionally and personally. In honor of this milestone PWCC is inviting you to their 15th Anniversary Celebration. ... Read More »

An Ode to Working Moms- Infographic

An Ode to Working Moms- Infographic
May 7, 2013 No Comments »

This Sunday, mothers around the world will be celebrated–did you know that Mother’s Day ranks as the third most celebrated holiday in the world, behind Christmas and Easter? Do we know why we’re celebrating? Though not a mom, I am ... Read More »

3 Questions To Reboot Your Mind For A Productive Life Of Meaning

3 Questions To Reboot Your Mind For A Productive Life Of Meaning
May 5, 2013 2 Comments »

You are busy. There’s much to do in this one, precious life! And it’s important to keep yourself in a productive, happy frame of mind. We all have those times when we don’t feel that great inside. Although inevitable, it ... Read More »

CGN’s 5 Must-Have Beauty Apps

CGN’s 5 Must-Have Beauty Apps
May 4, 2013 No Comments »

This week CGN tracked down some of the top beauty apps for you. As we head into summer, make sure to download these on your phone, or tablet. Happy apping! Good Guide – Concerned about the ingredients in your next ... Read More »

Charged: Stop Running Out of Battery With These Solutions

Charged: Stop Running Out of Battery With These Solutions
May 2, 2013 No Comments »

Whether you have the newest iPhone, Blackberry, iPod, Samsung, or other mobile device for music or phones, you no doubt have those days of heavy phone/music use where suddenly, it’s 2:00 p.m. and you look down at the device only ... Read More »

Core Strengtheners that Really Stop Back Pain

Core Strengtheners that Really Stop Back Pain
May 1, 2013 No Comments »

In my last post, I rocked your world by revealing that crunches don’t help you relieve back pain. Now, after an agonizing two weeks, I’m here to appease your curiosity and give you the good news: You can get rid ... Read More »

5 Tips to Rock Your Spring Season

5 Tips to Rock Your Spring Season
May 1, 2013 No Comments »

If you live in Chicago (or anywhere like it), you got to experience the collective spring fever this past weekend. The weather finally warmed, and people are itching to get out and strut in their next spring looks. You can ... Read More »