Last October I bought a last minute ticket to Blissdom Canada. It was an experience to remember. I still remember sitting in Shes Connected with a great bunch of friends and thinking how inspirational some of the speakers there were and that I really needed to be at the Blissdom Canada conference happening a couple of weeks later. It was sold out, as Blissdom often is, and I wasn’t sure we could afford it. Sponsorship wasn’t an option, because clearly it was too close to the event. And then there was my Mom, who had been really ill all summer.…

Gah! All fun and games until somebody gets run over by a stationary car at the park. Or did anyone get the license plate of that crazy driver?Wordless Wednesday is a meme where we link up and post pictures. It is rarely wordless but we try. Link up over at http://www.tarasviewoftheworld.com/

The Backyard? The gym? The PTA meeting? In your house? At the mall? Where do you rehydrate? All you have to do is tell me where you drink your water and where you take your water bottles and you could win this Faboosh Rubbermaid giveaway. Water bottle with filter and extra packet (worth $20) I am, as you all know, nothing, if not active. My kids do a whole mess of activities and I have a lot on the go. Husband does too, in fairness to him. So, when we remember we take our water bottles, they go everywhere. Beach. Check.…

It’s time to come out. I have started a new adventure and business with my fabulous organizing friend Margarita aka @downshifting_pos. Together, we are #Linkedmoms. Moms who connect other Moms with businesses, brands and communities. We are two extremely seasoned (read: witty and wise) social media practitioners and we have launched a Wednesday night chat at 8 p.m. EST to talk about smart and practical things like work-life balance, time management strategies, organizing your home and life and building relationships. I adore Margarita and she brings a lot to the table. Her personal organizing business is thriving and her separate…