Take Your Grandchildren to Work Day
This coming Thursday, April 28th is Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work day. I think this is a wonderful event. What better way to expose children to the various types of jobs that will be available to them to consider as a career? I remember well being involved in establishing this event at the bank I worked at during the ’80s. At that time it was Take Our Daughters to Work, since women were just beginning to assume critical positions in the corporate world, and what better way to inspire our daughters to view us as role models outside...
read moreBeauty is like a Puzzle with the pieces being Love
People magazine released its annual Beauty issue this week, and Jennifer Lopez was named the Most Beautiful Person in the World. Congratulations to Jennifer, but for once I would love to see these magazines nominate a mature woman – namely a Glam-Mother. I mean we have numerous women to choose from, and I believe their journeys would be just as exciting, if not more. One of the questions asked of Jennifer caught my attention: “You have never looked better, what do you attribute this to?” Jenniferʼs response: “It’s...
read moreHappy Womenʼs History Month — A Salute to Grandma Estelle
Hi Glam-Mothers, are you aware March is Womenʼs History Month and today is International Womenʼs Day? According to The National Womenʼs History Project, this yearʼs theme is “Our History is Our Strength.” Knowing the challenges these women faced, grappled with and overcame can be an enormous source of strength to all of us. During today’s difficult times, Our History can serve as an important reminder to our nation that adversity can be overcome. I am delighted we have a whole month dedicated to celebrating all the great...
read moreCelebrate The Way You Were Born
Earlier this week, Meredith Vieira from the Today Show discussed a new poll released by Glamour magazine. The poll states 97 percent of women experience “I hate my body” thoughts daily. Furthermore, the study also states the average women has “13 negative thoughts daily.” As the study rightfully summarized, this is akin to relationship abuse from a man and would be considered unacceptable. These are frightening and disturbing thoughts, and while the magazine is typically geared toward the younger population, no...
read moreThe Ultimate Gift
Love is a precious commodity, one we nurture, savor, embrace, and treasure. It’s a commodity that we treasure and hold very dear and close to our hearts. Valentine’s Day is the time to celebrate the love we have for that special partner in our life, husband, boyfriend or significant other. A number of us will be the recipients of moving, sentimental cards, beautiful flowers, savory chocolates and enjoying a romantic dinner!!! A number of you may not have significant others to celebrate this holiday with due to, widowhood, divorce,...
read moreHitting the JackPot
As Glam-Mothers we still lead very multifaceted lives. We no longer have to raise our children and worry about PTA, driving them from soccer to music lessons or worry about being an ATM (Automated Teller Mom) while the kids are at college. However we are still very active, and the good news is this high dose of activity for the most part is driven by our desire to put ourselves first for a change.We have finally managed to commit time to our passion(s) and to our communities. Yes, we are aware of our blessings and know the importance of...
read moreA New Chapter
As we come to the final day of 2010 and prepare for 2011, I’m reminded of a quote someone sent me: We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put the words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity, and its first chapter is New Year’s Day. -Edith Lovejoy Pierce Our lives are so much like a book. Each chapter, be it small or large, represents the highs and lows of our collective experiences during the course of a year. I take comfort in the small and large successes because each one represents an ...
read moreThe Joy of Sharing
The holiday season can be a real stress-buster! We sometimes become consumed with our preparation that we forget this is the holiday to experience joy! Joy in celebrating our families, health and a place to live. However, there is another joy to celebrate… the joy of volunteering and serving the less fortunate. I have a favorite quote: “No joy can equal to the joy of serving others” –Sai Baba As Glam-Mothers, a number of us are fortunate enough to have retired or rewired ourselves that we volunteer on a full-time basis....
read moreGlam-Mothers Just Wanna Have Fun!
Thanksgiving is not just about traditions, family gatherings, decorating or family recipes. This holiday is also about having fun with family and friends! Yes, there is joy in the planning, preparations and the eating; however, after the eating (and perhaps a 15-minute power nap), this girl just wants to have fun! In my family, once we have recuperated a bit from the meal, we tend to scatter in several different directions and bond over our favorite activity. We have the die-hard football fans, who all gather around the big screen TV...
read moreTraditional or Non-Traditional: Whatʼs Your Flavor?
Well, it’s hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is rapidly creeping up on us! This is the time of year that we Glam-Mothers embrace with joy as we think about socializing with family, friends and all the traditions that are associated with the holiday celebration.We also cringe at the work involved in preparing for the holidays: the decorating of the home, the preparation for visitors and finally, the planning, prepping and cooking for the big day. As I have talked to a number of my fellow Glam-Mothers, it’s interesting to learn that...
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