With the onset of remote and hybrid work, the practice of moonlighting has come into focus again. Moonlighting is when employees have a second job in addition to a regular job. Hybrid workers are using time saved from the commute to work and idle time left over from finished assignment to work a second or […]
When our youngest son, Bono, was 4 years old, he was playing in his room while I was hanging a picture around the corner in the hallway. “Dad?!” he yelled. “What is it?” I called back. “I love you!” he replied. “I love you!” I reassured him. This was a common exchange at our house […]
“Forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable. Habit will sustain you whether you are inspired or not.” ~ Octavia Butler Life is a rollercoaster, but our health doesn’t have to be. Stop waiting for a mystical “breakthrough.” Busy women don’t need to be inspired – simply consistent. We learned this long ago in our careers […]
All of the diet podcasts, exercise plans, and fitness coaches seem to know the “right way” to tackle health and fitness goals. But when you try to implement them in your life as a busy working woman, the process can feel overwhelming and downright frustrating. With all of the conflicting advice, where do you even […]
Many of us are guilty of benign neglect of our digital devices and as a result, sometimes they do not work at optimum capacity or we find ourselves paying to expand our cloud storage. Here a five tips for getting your digital devices into tip-top condition for 2023. 1.Clean up your Photos app. Photos and […]
Traditions are a big part of family events throughout the entire year. New Year’s Eve is no exception. Whether you are staying home and celebrating with your kiddos or if you are going out and have a sitter staying home with them, kids still like ringing in the new year like the rest of us. […]
BTA Guides Chris, Jill, and Ed discuss the key features of the Health App on your iPhone. In this podcast we explain what the Health App does, why it is important, and what features are included. The importance of having your health information in one place cannot be overstated. Using the Health App allows you […]
Would you like to be a SuperAger? I sure would. Alas, we Baby Boomers do not yet qualify—one has to be over 80 years of age. The term SuperAger comes from Northwestern University’s SuperAging Research Project (https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/26/health/superager-secrets-good-memory-wellness/index.html). A SuperAger is a person whose brain physiologically is similar to someone’s who is 20-30 years younger. As […]
Work from home, remote workers, and those of us working in a hybrid work model often make the mistake of foregoing holiday paid time off. This time is usually needed to disconnect from work and enjoy holiday celebrations with family and friends. A recent FinanceBuzz survey found that 61% of workers feel that as long […]
Birthdays deserve to be a BIG celebration. Deciding on the theme is the starting point to planning the perfect party for your special kiddo! Max always chooses a theme that makes DIY creating a lot of fun….this year was no exception. He LOVES karate so a Ninja Themed Birthday Party won for birthday #5 for […]
