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Wednesday Workday Book Review: 44 Secrets That Will Get You Hired

For this "Wednesday Workday" post, I'm reviewing a fantastic book I just finished called, "  What Does Somebody Have To Do To Get A Job Around Here? 44 Insider Secrets That Will Get You Hired " written by Cynthia Shapiro, MBA, ELC, PHR. It's perfect for people entering the job market. Oh...like MOMS! Whether you're a stay-at-homer, a work-from-homer, or traditional nine-to-fiver. Chances are we all at some point are going to need to interview for a job or a project. Because of my career in public relations and lots of experience with news media, I considered myself a people person. I also think I'm a great interviewer. Still, after reading this book I realized some subtle mistakes I'd made during past interviews that probably made the difference between me or somebody else getting the 'gig.' Cover of book, "What Does Somebody Have To Do To Get A Job Around Here?" by Cynthia Shapiro Let's be honest. Nobody ever t

That Time My "Free" Family Activity Cost Us $50

Regular readers know I've bragged , er, written about my ninja-like skills when it comes to finding a deal. I pride myself on finding ways to enjoy a first-class lifestyle on a coach-class budget. I may be frugal, but never at the expense of lifestyle, style, or quality. Well, today I'm admitting I make mistakes too. Case in point, last weekend. My "free" family activity ended up costing me fifty dollars! As a stay-at-home mom, most of the planning of social activities fall under my control. My husband works hard, but Saturdays are all about family time. I put a lot of energy into planning fun for us every weekend. So I have a basic check list when I'm looking for activities. It includes: Educational? Fun? Something or somewhere someone in the family has asked to do or see? Easy location and parking? BONUS if its free or frugal Well, last week I completely failed. I scheduled for us to attend the "The Big Draw" event at the Walt Disney Fam