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An honest look at why I work from home

Some families simply need a second income to make ends meet.

Updated Jan. 07, 2022
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Report: Average U.S. family pays more than 30% of income on child care—and that hurts us all

See what percentage of income the average family in your state pays for childcare. 

Updated Jan. 12, 2022
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What we should learn from this employer’s response to a worker’s mental health day

For a phrase that has the word “health” in it, mental health is all too often overlooked as a vital component of wellness.

Updated Jan. 15, 2022
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Sometimes what you need is a break—even from your own business

It’s OK to build a business that makes you proud. It’s also OK to walk away from it when you need. 

Updated Apr. 25, 2022

I didn’t want to choose between mom life + career life—so I made both work

When work gets busy just in time for baby’s arrival, take a deep breath and remember you’ve got this!

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

How to start a business—and still have time for the rest of your life

You are a mom. You have a career. You need to use your time VERY wisely.

Updated Dec. 01, 2021

What if ‘hustling’ isn’t the goal? How to unlock the magic of slower living

What if you give up the battle of the “what-ifs” and the “to-dos” and traded them for a calm life? 

Updated Dec. 01, 2021

Dear working moms: You inspire me. Thank you. Love, this stay-at-home mom.

Thank you for showing us that who you were before, although never the same again after children, is important to preserve.

Updated Sep. 20, 2022

Reminder: Working from home is still working

Because working from home is definitely, without a doubt, working.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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I was scared working would hurt my kids, but it actually saved us

Because of work, my children thrive, I thrive and we’re able to live the simple, focused life we love.

Updated Jan. 29, 2022
Too many business ideas + too little time? Here’s your game plan

Too many business ideas + too little time? Here’s your game plan

Remember this Russian proverb: “If you chase two rabbits you will not catch either one.”

Updated Mar. 15, 2022

10 productivity tips to help you unleash your inner Mom Boss

The average mom only gets 17 minutes of alone time per day. We challenge you to find more without sacrificing.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
5 Tips to Get Ready to Pump at Work

5 Tips to Get Ready to Pump at Work

You won't need to strip down to your undies to get pumping at work.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022

Forget about ‘work-life balance’ and just make time for what matters to you

The game is finding ways to do what is most important to you on most days.

Updated Mar. 15, 2022
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Overcoming work challenges: How the co-founders of Project Nursery maintain a thriving business

We already loved Project Nursery for the decor. Now we want the co-founders to be our BFFs.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

To the working mom who always feels like she’s in two places at once…

The truth is it’s hard not thinking about work when you’re home or home when you’re at work.

Updated Mar. 15, 2022

How going back to work helped me get back to myself

Sometimes it takes getting back to work to feel like getting back to “you.”

Updated Mar. 15, 2022
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You can do this: How to get work-life balance on your terms

Putting the Mom + Boss together isn’t always easy—but you’ve got this.

Updated Jan. 25, 2022
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