Balancing Act: Employment and Studying
photo credit: scui3asteveo It seems to never end. You’ve finally graduated, you’ve managed to be one of the lucky ones to be employed, and yet,… [more]
Just say no! (to your kids)
I am sure I am not alone with my Monday-Friday routine- You leave the house at 7am and don’t get home until 6pm. You are exhausted but still need to… [more]
Fall Back in Love with Your Business (and Life)
When you have your own business, everything is up to you. At times that’s really exciting and empowering, but that level of responsibility can definitely… [more]
Why You Can Throw Out Those Lists of Dating Rules
You've seen them plenty of times: "15 Ways to Know He's The One," "7 Ways to Know if He's Cheating," "5 Things You Need to do Before the First Date." And… [more]
Pinterest Fail- Beauty Addition
photo credit: pinterest fail dot com There is no denying that Pinterest has taken our world by storm. It has especially made an impact in the beauty… [more]
Easy Breakfast Ideas: Overnight Oats
If you’re a typical 9-5 Washingtonian, it is hard to find any free time for things like working out, reading for pleasure, or even making breakfast.… [more]
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Why You Can Throw Out Those Lists of Dating Rules
You've seen them plenty of times: "15 Ways to Know He's The One," "7 Ways to Know if He's Cheating," "5 Things You Need … →
Fall Back in Love with Your Business (and Life)
When you have your own business, everything is up to you. At times that’s really exciting and empowering, but that … →
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My Pinterest Obsession
Facebook Connects People, Pinterest Connects Images. At first I thought Pinterest was pointless, I mean, if I want to find an image or look at images within a certain topic I will just run a Google Image search for it. Why do I need a special program to do what Google Images has done for me for years? Well, my sister-in-law sat me down over Christmas and explained the amazing capabilities of Pinterest and I have been quickly, obsessively hooked ever since. If you didn’t know, The DC Ladies are … →
The DC Ladies Career Corner
Here is our comprehensive guide to help you, our DC Ladies, on your career path. If you are a college senior or a seasoned DC Lady who has been home and is about to reenter the work world we hope that these posts will help you with your journey. Cleaning up your digital footprint The 5 cardinal sins of resume writing The Job Hunt: Where to Look 8 Questions to Ask an Interviewer The Workable Wardrobe The Art of the Thank You Note The Questions You Should Always Be … →
The DC Ladies Dreamers & Doers Yearbook
The DC Ladies was started by a mom-daughter entrepreneurial team who both have huge hearts for other women who have started their own businesses We wanted to feature DC Ladies who encompass the same entrepreneurial spirit. We applaud them for all that they have gone through to make their dreams realities. They are women from around the Beltway and beyond, they come from diverse backgrounds professionally and personally. Yet they all have that fire in their eye, the passion … →
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