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Thank you Suzy!
Dear BTBS members,
I'm always looking for story ideas. If you are in the Chester County area and have a story about ways to keep moms identity or sanity, free or low cost things to do in the area or local insights on universal childh…
Oh geeze, i said "follow up survey." I meant "follow-up ARTICLE to the survey.' Hope everyone understood...:)
Thanks for posting Suzy!
Hi everyone. I'm working on a follow up survey addressing some of the more negative findings. If anyone would like to share advice for how they've found a better balance (realizing that it's never a perfect world), lessons l…
Thanks Jen and Nancy. All of this would be impossible without the wonderful support from inspirations like you!
Fabulous!!
In defiance of resolutions, I started 2010 with funnel cake for breakfast and three cups of coffee. Fitness is important to me, but I also believe the New Year deserves more than talk about diet and exercise.
If you are a mom looking for a more hol…
Thanks for sharing!
If you've been dreaming of an extra set of "mom hands" to help you tackle a wide range of tasks, check out More Mommy Time, a personal assistant service for busy families in the Chester, Delaware and Lancaster County area.
Please read on.....
Tomorrow evening, moms can arrive at At Your Service -- owned by BTBS member Jen DeAngelis -- and leave feeling relaxed and radiant by experiencing a visually guided meditation led by Nancy Boudrie -- BTBS member and owner of Awaken with Light.
Ple…
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- Tell us a little something about yourself.
- I'm a graduate student, aspiring Public Relations professor and Examiner.com writer who is the mother to a four year-old boy and 15 month-old girl. I'm a former DC Capitol Hill staffer and communications director who landed in this area about three years ago. I'm a life long runner and taught spinning and boot camp for a few years. I know it's a stereotype, but I really do like to bake chocolate chip cookies and apple pies, and darn it -- I'm good at it!! I'm also convinced that the amount of Law and Orders I have seen qualify me to practice law in NYC.
- What would you like to change or improve?
- I am the classic competitive overachiever who wants it all, and wants it all right now. This isn't all bad except when I find myself overly frustrated or find myself falling "out of balance."
I would like to spend more time being happy with myself for where I am on my journey versus falling into the over critical trap of ruminating on what I'm not doing excerise-wise, parenting-wise or growth-wise.
- What are your 3 main goals in this area?
- Enjoying all parts of the journey more
Creating more realistic expectations and focusing on what I've done well versus what I could have done (though continuing to pursue challening goals and opportunities).
Truly appreciating this time with young children and sometimes this means "doing less" and just "being" more
- How can others help you to achieve your goals?
- Hearing from women who have started businesses or changed careers while staying-at-home would be very helpful. Often, I find that others have faced similiar challenges, especially as it relates to getting a business up and running. Many times, I've heard that these things "just take time." I have to remember that I am far from the only woman who has continued to work on her career while taking care of little ones, but sometimes the isolation of doing this from home can make it seem like you are.
- Start creating your Beyond the Bus Stop Life List here (List Your Dreams & Goals)
- Become a PR professor
Create a better balance (who doesn't)
Start a PR consulting practice
Meet other moms
- H: What makes me HAPPY?
- Again, sterotype, but my children and husband really and truly do make me happy. Ok, please don't gag as they aren't the only things, but I really do enjoy being a mother. Here's a less sugar-sweet list of things that make me happy.
1. A great day surfing (the ocean, not the web)
2. Finding a perfect moisturizer
3. Getting to watch my favorite TV shows all by myself
4. When I make it through pilates without crying
5. Engaging in an academic/geeky conversation about communications theory, politics or American history (did I mention I'm a nerd?)
6. When the Maryland football or basketball team win
7. Hot coffee and the perfect pastery on a cold day
8. My husband's crab dip
9. Bringing a really cool story to my readers
10. Waking up at the crack of dawn the day after Thanksgiving to stand in line at Toys R Us with my dad.
So many more....
- O: What am I OPTIMISTIC about?
- Showing my daughter that a woman can be a great mother while working on her own personal future.
One day getting a similiar response from my son as Suzy did: "My mommy teaches me that my dreams can come true."
Teaching
- T: How am I TAKING ACTION?
- Joining Beyond the Bus Stop. Continuing my graduate studies and continuing to meet new people ....
Want information on free things to do with kids, insights on childhood development and ways to keep mom's sanity and identity?
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Find meaning in 2010 with resolution solutions
In defiance of resolutions, I started 2010 with funnel cake for breakfast and three cups of coffee. Fitness is important to me, but I also believe the New Year deserves more than talk about diet and exercise.
If you are a mom looking for a more holistic approach to resolutions, check out my recent… Continue
If you are a mom looking for a more holistic approach to resolutions, check out my recent… Continue
Posted on January 8, 2010 at 3:46pm — 1 Comment
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Posted on December 18, 2009 at 9:30pm — 1 Comment
Is your kid the next child model star? Find out with insider advice from a Philly agent/former model and current Miss USA Judge
Does your child have what it takes to be the next modeling star? Find out in my interview with Renee Lauren. Renee is an agent for Click Models, author of the how-to modeling book Let's Model, a former model and current Miss USA pageant judge.
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Posted on November 18, 2009 at 9:58am —
Is your kid the next child model star? Find out with insider advice from a Philly agent/former model and current Miss USA Judge
Does your child have what it takes to be the next modeling star? Find out in my interview with Renee Lauren. Renee is an agent for Click Models, author of the how-to modeling book Let's Model, a former model and current Miss USA pageant judge.
Please read on...
Please read on...
Posted on November 18, 2009 at 9:58am —
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 11:20pm on January 7, 2010,
Suzy Stauffer said…
- Hi Erin--
GREAT to see you tonight! Your insight about failure was so interesting---It helps put it in perspective historically for sure. You have so much to offer and I am always excited to hear about your journey to getting where you are with your dream to be a professor.
- At 1:51pm on December 17, 2009,
Suzy Stauffer said…
- Happy Birthday!!!!
- At 8:33pm on November 6, 2009,
Suzy Stauffer said…
- Thank you for coming to the BTBS meeting---what a thrill to meet in person. I would love to chat about radio opportunity---that sounds like a great way to get the word out locally.
- At 7:59pm on October 22, 2009,
Diane O'Neil said… - Hi Eryn! Yes, please feel free to send me any questions you have. There is some info regarding my workshop at http://www.DontDoWhatIDid.net. But, feel free to contact me directly.
Thanks!
diane
- At 5:02pm on October 22, 2009,
Michelle Whitley said… - HI Eryn, have you checked out the "Work from Home" link under "What's New" on the right hand side of your screen? With you experience in fitness, this would be a great opportunity for you! I love being given the chance to help others improve their health and fitness while earning an income AND still being a stay-at-home mom to my boys!! Check it out and let me know what you think!
- At 4:55am on October 18, 2009,
Molly Nece said… - Love your profile Eryn. You challenges and goals are similar to mine... that darn living in the moment thing. I'm getting better at it, but still a long way to go. It's called being a Rhino! ;) As for you and Brian's ability to cook--crab dip and apple pie at the Travis's... I can see it now! Love it!
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Thanks, It is good to re-evaluate your life from time to time.
Can't wait to see everyone who can make it~
AHHHHHH--- this means I need to make a new list.......by the time I am 50---- how did this happen---I feel so young. :)
I love your BTBS List for 40!! YOU will achieve it all and have fun checking off this list!!!
Well at the begining of July, I turned 30, which got me thinking about the next 10 years, which lead me to this list:
1. Finish Masters Degree in Counseling
2. Lose 30 pounds (and keep it off)
3. Quit "temporary" job (technically did this yesterday…
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