Archive for March 2nd, 2008

WAHM Has Balance WAHM Has Balance

StarTribune.com: As a communications consultant, Valerie Gunderson crafts messages for businesses and government agencies. Except when she is taking care of some other important clients, of a sort — her two young sons. “Everybody has meetings,” Gunderson said. “Sometimes mine are with my kids.” Gunderson refers to herself as a “microbusiness mom,” balancing dual roles [...]

 

Stay-At-Home Moms Building Their Own Empires Stay-At-Home Moms Building Their Own Empires

CBS11TV.com: Baby Einstein DVDs were created by one. So was a Dallas-based make-up giant. Stay-at-home moms are proving they can do more than raise children. Those who’ve done it say all you need is a good idea, great support and a little faith. Then you’ll be well on your way to becoming a “mompreneur.” Nicole [...]

 

Want to Skip Work? Get Shot!

From MSNBC.com PASCO, Wash. – Sheriff’s detectives in Franklin County said a man had his friend shoot him in the shoulder so he wouldn’t have to go to work. When he first spoke with deputies, Daniel Kuch told them he’d been the victim of a drive-by shooting while he was jogging Thursday. But detectives said [...]