by Claire Shipman & Katty Kay,
Authors of Womenomics: Write Your Own Rules for Success

Once you've tamed your inner-guilt monster, you are ready to welcome that most wonderful of words into your vocabulary. We're certain you barely use it. But it's a potent combination of two letters that could routinely save our sanity. Go ahead. Say it. You know the word we mean.

NO.

Are we simply allergic to it, terrified of the consequences? What do we really think will happen if it becomes a regular part of our speech? Maybe the world would be rocked by an Armageddon of hurt feelings? Perhaps our pictures would be blasted through cyberspace as modern- day Leona Helmsleys? Or worst of all, people might be -- disappointed?

Maybe. But here's the fundamental problem. When we are so eager to please everyone and avoid people being cross with us, we end up saying yes to a lot of things we don't really want. This of course means we end up spending more time working than we really want. And that's why you are reading this book.

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by Helga Hayse

Your wedding is in six weeks. You've tried to talk about money with your fiancée for the last few months and he continues to find a way to shut down the conversation. You're especially panicky because last night you had this conversation:

You: "Honey, our wedding is in six weeks and I'm feeling very uncomfortable because we've never really talked about money and how we'll handle it after we're married."

Your fiancée: "We did talk about it, sweetheart. Lots of times. Aren't I paying for most the wedding expenses? And didn't we agree we'd take care of the details after we get back from our honeymoon."

You: "Yes, but money is such an important part of marriage and I think we should clarify some things before we marry."

Your fiancée" Why? I love you; you love me. I'm starting to feel you don't trust me."

Big red flag here! Talking about money won't get any easier after you're married. Consider this - The financial part of your marriage isn't about trust. It's about equal participation and financial transparency for both of you. You have to be financially intimate because once you say "I Do", you become one-half of a legal and financial partnership. Whatever your husband is doing financially, you're doing it too. Your fiancée should honor your need and desire to discuss money before the wedding. He should be welcoming your interest and desire to participate, especially if he believes you are an equal partner.

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by Mike Marinaro

SCHOOL IS OUT FOR THE SUMMER!!! That's GREAT for the kids, but what about the moms?

For the working moms it means extra expense for day care and for the stay-at-home moms it's goodbye to the peace and quiet!

The secret to keeping your sanity during summer vacation is keeping the kids busy!

Check your local churches for Vacation Bible Schools, most churches over weekend or week long programs for little or no cost and you don't have to be a member of their church to participate. There are lots of great activities,arts and crafts,snacks and religious education. The kids will love it and probably make some new friends.

Don't forget your public library, many have planned summer activities such as storytellers and arts and craft programs for the kids.

Your local YMCA will also have lots of summer activities to keep the children busy.

There are summer camps for outdoor activities such as swimming, hiking, camping, etc.

Don't forget, you are not alone...all the other moms are in the same situation. Perhaps you can get together with other neighborhood moms and take turns chaperoning the kids on field trips to a water park, lake, zoo or other local attraction.

Remember...bored kids will drive you crazy...keep them busy and keep your sanity!

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