Moms Returning to Work

Have you been home for a few years? Devoting yourself to your family and your kids?
Are you now ready - whether by choice or necessity - to reenter the workforce?
Do you know where to begin?
What you want to do?
Start with the basic question - do you want to continue doing what you did before you had kids? Can you contact your previous employer? Reconnect with old colleagues?
Learn as much as you can about the current "state of affairs" by talking with old friends and colleagues. Even your old boss. People love to talk, and will fill you in on what is going on now.
Once you assess the current situation, decide whether that is still a good fit for you.
Again, ask your friends what opportunities may exist.
DO NOT DISCOUNT THE VALUE OF NETWORKING.
Do you want to try something different? Or stay within the same field but pursue a different path?
Start with a skills assessment (like the one we offer). Talk with counselors, friends and family - people you trust.
Start the same process I mention above - learn about the marketplace, the environment, the competition, the talent.
Learn as much as you can before taking a step.
Then you can pinpoint your career and target specific companies.
If you cast too wide a net, you will be disappointed.
And don't sell yourself short. Just because you have been out of the workforce for awhile does not make you less valuable than the next person. Sell what you have. Sell YOUR skills. Sell YOUR experience.
Don't apologize for staying home to raise children.
You can do it.
Turn your beliefs into action.

Healthy Desserts

As a family, we made our New Year's resolutions - more patience, more quality family time and, yes, eating better.
I admit it. This year I did IT.
Yes, IT.
You know EXACTLY what I am talking about.
We all do.
I made the #1 most popular New Yeary's resolution - WEIGHT LOSS!
And now I intend to keep it.
But as the CEO, chef, accountant,and personal shopper of my family, that means EVERYONE is on a diet too.
Well, sort of.
We generally eat very healthy. Brown rice. Whole wheat pasta. Whole grain bread.
LOTS of fruits and vegetables.
But desserts are still a necessary evil.
So now we are on a mission.
Or, shall I say, I am.
On a mission for "healthy" desserts.
And the mission is a success!
My favorites hail from Weight Watchers - their chocolate cake (made with sauerkraut and NO flour) or gingersnap cupcakes. Yum.
We even tried preparing our own granola bar (nut free in our house) that ranks high on the health-meter. We left out the chocolate chips and flour and used oatmeal, honey and wheat germ.
It is possible!
Yeah!!!

The Looking Glass Supports the Children's Hospital of Denver

If you have ever had a sick child - and felt the panic - you know how important good care is.
And in Denver, one place is THE best - The Children's Hospital of Denver.
Fortunately for us, we had a very successful outcome at Children's. Each time we went, everyone was kind and curteous and made my children feel very comfortable. The place provides a wonderful experience to receive excellent care.
We have had such positive experiences, that The Looking Glass decided to give 10% of all our sales to Children's each year.
That's right!
10% of every purchase you make goes to Children.
So feel great about your purchases. You are helping children in need.

Thank you!!!

Angel Dear Blankies

These HAVE to be the most wonderful and popular lovies out there.
I see babies snuggling with these blankies everywhere. And they come in all sorts of colors and animals.
Not only are they FABULOUS, you can get the personalized - FREE - from The Looking Glass:http://thelookingglassonline.com/baby-lovies-c-67_75/blankie-p-197 for just $18.00.
Treat a special baby you know to this wonderful blanket. Angel Dear Blankies are sweet, charming characters, machine-washable and cashmere-soft. 14” square with just the right simple details to soothe and delight.

Bumkins Towels and Wash Cloths

I love all our products. Really, I do.
I love Angel Dear and Swaddle Designs - soft, cuddly and very well made.
But today I am loving Bumkins.

I just received their hooded towel and wash cloth sets which are ORGANIC and perfect for any baby. Check them out here: http://thelookingglassonline.com/baby-towels-c-67_72/bumkins-organic-hooded-towel-set-p-216
So beautiful and soft. Great on any baby skin. My kids all had eczema. Their skin was ECTREMELY delicate. Everything was washed in DREFT and they needed lots of lotions. So these towels would have been perfect.
Go Bumkins!!!