Back to Work

Are you a stay-at-home mom ready to get back into the workforce? Your new skills and interests may open up a whole new world of opportunities. 
> Think carefully about your new resume: Have you developed new budgeting or organizational skills? How about event planning or sales through volunteer work? 
> Consider training for skills that are in demand in your industry today or build a foundation in an entirely new field. What are you drawn to?
> If flexibility and family time are more important than a big paycheck, consider part-time positions and nonprofit organizations.

Wanted: Wardrobe Makeover

Itching for an overhaul? Organize a clothing swap with your girlfriends, and you could walk away with new clothes, new shoes, and new accessories—all for the cost of some snacks and a bottle of wine. Invite 4–5 women who wear similar sizes (a difference of one or two sizes isn’t a big deal), and have everyone gather roughly the same number of items to swap. Book a babysitter so you’ll have an empty house and a few hours to try everything on. Donate whatever’s left at the end of the evening to a local charity. 

The Perfect Wife

When a quirky professor decides it’s time for a wife, he creates a seriously questionable questionnaire to weed out undesirables. Then Rosie comes along, and the plan falls apart. The Rosie Project, by Aussie author Graeme Simsion, is a touching and laugh-out-loud love story that reminds us that there truly is a lid for every pot.

Can I see Your ID?

We all have days when we look in the mirror and fantasize about having a face lift. But plastic surgery isn’t the only way to erase years from your appearance. Look—and feel—younger with these easy tips:
> Boost water intake and protect sleep. Both are critical. 
> Gently exfoliate your body and face for an all-over glow.  
> Neatly trim and shape eyebrows for an instant eyelift. 
> Use anti-aging facial products on your hands, too. 
> Smile more. Studies show that people think women are younger when they look happy.