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Reducing clutter, purging closets and selling sentimental objects

July 13, 2009

This week I did something brave. I set a date for my bellydance yard sale. It was brave because I’ll be saying good-bye to objects that documented the night life of my 20s — a decade of fake eyelashes, mesmerizing music, and far too many costumes and props. It was a fun time, but I [...]

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Cheap Eats: Organic Teff Tacos

July 10, 2009

Our effort to use inexpensive organic grains continued this week with an addition to the mix: teff tacos. I first made teff a couple weeks ago. It’s a species of lovegrass from northern Ethiopia (if you’ve ever had Ethiopian food, teff is the main ingredient in spongy bread). It has a texture similar to polenta [...]

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Washington, DC Staycation

July 7, 2009

Last week Stella’s (awesome) caregiver was on vacation. So, I invited my mom to stay with us for the week to help out with Stella and hit up some of the places I’ve been itching to take her. We spent several action packed days visiting the Smithsonian’s Natural History Museum, the National Zoo, and the [...]

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4 tips to get a job interview outside of your industry

June 26, 2009

This morning I was listening to a PlanetMoney report on “safety jobs.” The term “safety job” refers to a position perceived to be below ones level of experience, expertise, rank or skill. The example used on PlanetMoney was a law firm that posted a receptionist job and received 100+ resumes, including some from business owners, [...]

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I made pizza, from scratch: 7 homemade pizza mistakes

June 24, 2009

As mentioned in previous posts, being jobless has led to the discovery of inexpensive organics–such as grains & beans–and other cheap eats. Still, I have comfort foods that are very hard to live without. Pizza is at the top of that list. And, yes, I know it doesn’t cost a fortune, but when you add [...]

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Women Grow Business Leadership Column: Public Speaking

June 22, 2009

My latest leadership post for Women Grow Business went live today. The focus this time: public speaking lessons learned as a bellydancer. It’s a two-part essay, so keep an eye out for part 2 later this week.
Leadership and Public Speaking Lessons Learned as a Bellydancer

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Eating Fresh, Organic & Cheap

June 19, 2009

A few weeks ago, when David and I were both unemployed, we started talking about food and ways that we could cut back on expenses. Anyone who knows us can tell you, we’re die hard fans of organic goods. We’ve been shopping at the neighborhood organic market MOMs (short for My Organic Market) for the [...]

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Interview Preparation: telling stories and developing a vision

June 16, 2009

Yesterday I had an interview. As such, I went through a series of routines to prepare. This is a relatively new process for me. Not that I haven’t prepare in the past, but I feel this particular bout with unemployment has helped me step up my game. No longer is it enough to go in [...]

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One employed, one to go

June 11, 2009

After a mere three and a half weeks unemployed, David got a 2-month contract at an agency in Georgetown. Yesterday was his first day. So, I’m alone in the house again. It feels very quiet. David and I didn’t get to spend much time together when he was off. We’ve been interviewing, networking, doing chores. [...]

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Recessionwire: Recyled Clothing Day Trip

June 11, 2009

As you know, one of the first things I gave up while unemployed is buying new clothing. The keyword here being “new.”  Last week I broke down and had an outrageously fun afternoon shopping DC vintage and thrift stores for “used” clothing.  Read about my adventures with fellow unemployment buddy Frances as we hit up [...]

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