Written by Carrie Wilkerson on January 28th, 2009

What is Momflict?


I just realized that some may be confused with the term Momflict.  So, why not explain a little?
Momflict is something we mom’s go through on a daily basis but it is how we handle the situations that make us special.  It is that internal tug of war between what we feel we should be doing [...]

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Written by Carrie Wilkerson on January 26th, 2009

A Tax To-Do list for 2009

by Vicky Collins, CPA
One of our Barefoot Executive Experts (BEEs) from Barefoot-Executive.com

Register for her free tax tips newsletter and see her awesome resources at the Deduction Diva site!
If you are like a lot of my clients and customers, this means that this year, you’ve vowed to do your paperwork “right”.  While it may feel like [...]

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Written by Carrie Wilkerson on January 23rd, 2009

A Card A Week


I started something a few months ago that has already made a huge impact on my life.  During the church service on Sunday (yes, I should be more focused, but I am attention-challenged and have to stay busy) – anyway..during the service I normally scan the crowd and stay tuned in to who might need [...]

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Written by Carrie Wilkerson on January 21st, 2009

Lessons From My Cheerleader


Two, four, six, eight –who do you appreciate??
My eldest daughter was trying out for cheer squad at her school.  She is a talented tumbler and besides that she is one of the most positive and encouraging kids I know. ( I just LOVE that !!)
However, as I watched her during her try-outs, I noticed something [...]

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Written by Carrie Wilkerson on January 20th, 2009

Need Your Help

HELP: Book is at the editor & I’m at a loss for title…It’s a Chicken Soup for the Soul TYPE book (stories with business applications).

They are all my stories, observations and powerful business lessons that I’ve compiled over the years I’ve been in business (juggling kids, home, life, debt, overweight, etc)

I [...]

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Written by Carrie Wilkerson on January 14th, 2009

Time to get ‘Unstuck’

(c) 2008 Mark Semple, Successful Together Coaching
Do you ever find yourself feeling like you’re business isn’t moving anywhere?
You love what you are doing, you are passionate about your products / services and you know that you have all that it takes to be a huge success.
And, here you are frustrated because nothing seems to be [...]

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Written by Carrie Wilkerson on January 12th, 2009

What did you say?


Do you take time to listen to what you say to yourself?  No, I mean…really listen to what you say?  We tend to be our worse critics.
Imagine these scenarios:

You are late to an appointment and make a wrong turn, making you later..what are you saying to yourself?
You are not happy with the person in the [...]

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Written by Carrie Wilkerson on January 8th, 2009

Men Tend to Be Bigger in Business

I have one son and 3 daughters. I was one daughter in a house with 3 boys.
Guess what? We’re different. We really are.
You may want to shout ‘equality’ and ‘we’re the same’ and you may even want to put a woman in our highest public office.  But I maintain…that while we are all stupendous, valuable [...]

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Written by Carrie Wilkerson on January 6th, 2009

Bad Weather Routine


During the winter months there is a certain routine we have in our home….we love it!!
There  are 3 magic words that will make us feel warm and cozy inside and we actually look forward to every year.  You’re probably wondering what on earth can those 3 words be??
It’s …. Bad Weather Day!
Up North, I’m sure [...]

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