One Secret to a Working Mom Success: Minimize Expenses

Following Instagram posts can make you feel like other moms are either made of money or have sugar daddies funding their lifestyles. I can assure you. I have neither. There is nobody funneling money into my household except for me. And because I was an economics major and my dad was a banker, I am keenly aware of cash flow, assets and liabilities, and expenditures. Still, sometimes, I forget how expensive life can be. It's not because I lied about having a sugar daddy or have a trust fund.  It is because I am frugal. Indeed, being conscious of expenditures is integrated into my lifestyle.  I know that it is gauche to discuss money and yet, I feel compelled to share some thoughts.

Uber May Be One Way to Make Your Dreams Come True

Uber Chronicles

Every working mom knows that back up plans are essential to success.
A few weeks ago, my husband's car was in the shop. So, we had to make alternate transportation plans. One day that involved me taking Uber to my board meeting. Although I like driving generally, I despite it during rush hour. So, being able to relax in the back of the Uber allowed me to imagine that I was living my dream life where I have a driver take me where I need to go. A girl can dream can't she?!

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