Are You Money-Smart?
According to a recent Prudential survey, only 23% of women feel “well prepared” to make financial decisions. Make this your year to learn more: Schedule an appointment with a financial advisor. Subscribe to Money magazine or Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. Organize spending on mint.com. (It’s free!) Or create a simple family budget. Do something today!
Must. Have. Scarf.
The summer scarf is every mom’s favorite fashion trend. Affordable, colorful, and hip. What’s not to love? Ann Taylor’s lightweight Whisper Scarf captures the colors of summer perfectly.
What’s for Dinner?
These 3 words make moms all over the world tense up. With a little help from Curtis Stone’s new cookbook What’s for Dinner? you won’t dread the question as much.
Think Pink
This year, the American Cancer Society estimates that 232,340 women in the US will be diagnosed with new cases of invasive breast cancer. Schedule your annual mammogram now—and remember to perform self-exams regularly.
Mama’s Got a Brand New Bag
Why do kids get all the fun, new backpacks? Pick up a bag for yourself while you’re back-to-school shopping and put a little spring in your step at the office. We love the sleek look of this berry-colored Audine Laptop Brief from Eagle Creek.
Finding a Therapist
It’s hard for most women to admit they need emotional help—let alone find it. Here are some tips:
- Do ask for referrals from your PCP, family, and friends.
- Ask about training, licensing, and specialties.
- Find a good “fit”—You should feel comfortable and safe.
- Don’t settle for someone on your insurance carrier’s list if it’s not a good match. And don’t forgo treatment if you don’t have insurance. Many therapists will work with your budget.
