What are we Yakking about this Week?
May 11-17, 2008
Back to Work: Working Mom, Stay-at-Home Mom, Happy Mom
Most working women are faced with tough choices whether to return to work or not and on what conditions when the baby is 6 or 8 weeks old.
This is probably one of the hardest decisions you will ever have to make, but there are a few ways to make this situation easier. I too had to make my decision — I stayed home for as long as I could, I went back to work doing 3 days in the office and 2 days virtually (thanks to our digital age).
Through this ordeal I used almost every tip listed below and in the end figured out my joy was being home with the baby all the time and pursuing my passion for writing. This keeps me close to the business and the sweet little face that is the reason to live for.
I am amazed how much progress women have achieved; and yet we are faced with a lot of the same choices as years back. Whether it′s money, career, or plain social interaction, work is also an important part of our lives.
I did a lot of research because I wanted to make the choice that was best for everyone, and I am happy to share my findings with you.
How to pick a perfect pair of glasses
Eyeglasses have been around for over 700 years and are one of the most functional style elements. A great pair of glasses is not just for improving your vision.
Add a tint, a splash of color, unique shape or material, and you can completely change your style. Just adding a pair of glasses can make you look more conservative, or creative, or polished. But how do you pick the pair that′s right for you? Follow our 5 simple rules.
Market Update: RETAIL SALES, CONSUMER INFLATION AND HOUSING IN FOCUS THIS WEEK
First off, happy Mother′s Day to all. Mixed same store sales and a reminder of the credit concerns resulted in some weakness in the major indexes last week.
The S&P fell over 25 percent, the NAZ over 31 percent lower, and the Dow Jones Industrials lost nearly 2 and a half percent to end at 12,745.88. Some notable economic news is on tap for this week, which can sway stocks in one direction or another.
This Tuesday, retail sales come out from the commerce department. A reading on consumer inflation, the CPI, is Wednesday. Friday, consumer sentiment from the University of Michigan and housing starts with building permits will be released.




