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Some of recipes for meals, which mother and child can cook together easily, are presented.

Winners of the working mothers of 2006 contest are featured. Some of the winners include Susan Sarandon, actor and activist, Sharon McDonough, first female battalion chief in Tucson, AZ, fire department and Kriti Agarwal, project analyst at Intel Corporation.

Recipes for different dishes that could be enjoyed during holiday season are presented.

Recipes of dishes prepared for a Thanksgiving feast are illustrated.

Pizza, a healthy, tasty dish accepted globally, especially by the youngsters is presented. Cheese being the common ingredient with different combination of vegetables as topping makes the dish more tasty and attractive and can be had as a main course meal.

Nancy Santanello, a leading scientist in the field of new medicines, describes about how her working mother influenced in pursuing her dream of becoming a doctor leaving the profession of teaching. She also discuses about the fact that age does not play any role in the married life by revealing about her husband who is 14 years younger to her.

Some of the recipes that can be made quickly and easily during summer are illustrated.

Several easy and fun ways to savor the sunny season with one's family are presented. Some of them include visiting an art gallery, hunting through nature, organizing a neighborhood band, and hosting pretend picnics.

Three working moms who created their own ideal jobs as well as launched businesses that help other women succeed at work and at home are honored. They are Nanette De Cillis, founder of Artscetera, Allison Karl O'Kelly, founder of The Moms Corps and Lucinda Yates, creator of Designs by Lucinda.

Rita Connelly proved her mother right who would always tell her that she could do anything she wanted despite her disability. Despite all the hurdles, she and her husband, Eddie, who has a slight limp due to mild case of cerebral palsy, managed to adopt Catryna as their daughter.

Carolyn Kepcher, the executive vice-president of The Trump Organization and managing partner at the Trump Golf Management is known around America for her effective, no-nonsense management style. Donald Trump roped her in as manager due to her keen insight into business and people and from then on she went on to accept more responsibility at work and learnt to balance work, home and family, giving her best on all the three fronts.

A team of life-coach consultants help the working mothers of America to make their weekends filled with more fun and romance. Different types of ideas are provided to the working mothers so that their weekends are not wasted and at the same time they enjoy with their family and feel fresh.

A study conducted reveals some of the girl talk that is taking place among America's working moms. Some of the topics they frequently discuss are related to hair, husband, and pregnancy.

Connie Hanes, a psychiatrist in Chapel Hill, NC, and mother of three is finding time to relax in middle of the holidays to lessen the party stress that affect most mothers. Six ways to achieve this is highlighted and some of the topics included are to stay focused on why you celebrate, to not charge the happiness and the ways to celebrate it.

Gabrielle Melchionda, mother of Silas and Jasper, owner of Mad Gabs produces pure, natural body products and projected a gross income of about $500,000 in the year 2006. She shares some of the lessons learnt by her, which can be useful to others.

A brief description on improvising perfection is addressed. Experts reveal that easing the pressure felt on improving perfection correction is to think strategically, target the areas of job that would yield the maximum visibility, and decide which projects one can designate to others.

A matter of fact about what is to be done when one finds out that a trusted colleague is criticizing one behind ones back is presented. Tips given by the expert include stay open to feedback, eliminate grounds for conflict and consult a mentor.

Joy J.D.Baldridge, a business consultant for 'Fortune 500 Companies' and a mother of two children of ages nine and three discuses on how a meeting can be made more efficient instead of wasting time on long meetings. She gives certain tips on how a meeting can be made appreciable by the co-workers.

A writer of numerous best sellers and father of a 2-year-old son, David Bach speaks on the best way to approach the workload topic with the boss and the preparations needed for it. He believes that one should analyze their job performance from the supervisor's point of view.

Some tips are given to do work from home more effectively. It is suggested that working from home has many advantages and that one can enjoy it by making a proper schedule for office and housework.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of building an earth-friendly lifestyle with family.

The article presents several recipes for cookies including Reindeer Peanut Butter Pops, Chocolate Spoons and Peppermint Wands, and Holiday Cookie Packages.

The article reports on the results of Smart Mom Council's work/life survey of the effect of flexibility on working mothers, sponsored by Eli Lilly and Co. According to the survey, 51 percent of respondents believed that their companies' work/life benefits suited their needs. The survey also showed that 71 percent of working mothers want to have better flexible options. The survey concludes that flextime remains a work in progress.

Presents recipes for quick-fix Asian meals, as excerpted from Martin Yan's book "Martin Yan Quick & Easy." Savory Jade Chicken; Coconut-Squash Soup; Pomelo, Radish and Spinach Salad; Sea Scallops in Sweet Chili Sauce; Grilled Salmon Sushi-Rice Bowl; Twin-Ginger Shortbread Cookies; Chicken Lettuce Cups; Garlicky Peanut Noodles.

Features the winners of the 2005 Raising a Ruckus Award in the U.S. Basis for granting the award; Biographic profile and career background of the recipients; Programs and activities launched.

Accounts the strategy of Erica Carrasco, a young working mother from Texas, in managing work and family. Impact of having a child on career moves; Goal of Carassco for her career; Strategy in making a balance between work and family. INSET: Erica's Balancing Tips..

Profiles Pat Dube, high school physics and mathematics teacher in Beverly, Massachusetts. Career change; Benefits and drawbacks of teaching compared to a corporate career; Working conditions; Teacher training; Prejudices about the teaching profession.

The article features the holiday dough business and Trish Karter, CEO of Dancing Deer Baking Company Inc. The business started by putting an initial investment of $20,000 in 1994 with Karter's ex-husband. Dancing Deer uses natural ingredients, print with soy inks, packaged with recycled paper support homeless causes and set aside 10 percent of company stock for employees.

The article features Susan Handley, working mother and founder of Beijo, a home-party business that sells stylish but inexpensive bags. Handley turned down deals from major retailers and chose instead to sell the bags she designed through home parties. In the article, she discusses some of the lessons she learned from running her own business.

The article profiles Barbara Kavovit, a mother, founder of Barbara K Enterprises, television diva and how-to author and clothing designer. One of the lessons that she learned was that good design gets attention. Writing a book gave her the recognition to be an AOL home-improvement coach. She has a TV show entitled "You Can Do It With Barbara K!" on E!'s Style Network.

The article features working mothers Julie Burleson and Suzy Nettles, founders of Young Chefs Academy base in Waco, Texas. The idea to build a cooking school for children came up when Burleson's son Andrew requested to help out when the two were cooking other people's dinners. After the project was received positively by mothers and children in the area, the two decided to expand the business quickly through franchising.

The article relates the author's experiences related to planning her business. She recalls that when she started out, it was just for fun. Fifteen years later, the business boomed and there, she started writing business plan. Writing business plan worked for her. In May 1997, her business changed dramatically. She and her products were featured in different magazines. Now, she updates her business plan annually.

Focuses on how Latino artist Kathy Cano Murillo manages her time towards her family and work. Citations of bringing the kids to the craft store, market and bank; Designation of a clear stopping point when working at night; Avoidance of getting stress over little things.

The article offers insights from business expert Gary Findley on how to determine if a business concept is feasible for franchising. A viable idea must be a new and appealing way to make people's lives better. As a franchisor, one must cultivate, train and inspire the people buying frachise. Also, working with a franchise broker or a consultant is suggested.

The article presents a question and answer on the appropriateness of discussing personal problems at work. It is suggested that working mothers must resist the temptation of relying on office colleagues for emotional support. Working mothers must remain professional despite having personal problems and must avoid indications or talk of distress. However, women need emotional support and to get this, long talks with a partner or lunches with friends are recommended.

The article provides tips on how applicants can impress interviewers in an interview. It suggests that an applicant should make the most in the early part of the interview. Many interviewers figure out within the first few minutes whether an applicant is right for the job and the company. An applicant should appear friendly and self-confident. An interviewee should avoid self-deprecating remarks or criticisms about a former employer. INSET: Takeaway Tips..

Provides information on the means to make contact for work-related holiday parties. Need to go to the party earlier; Introduction of one's self by giving personal name; Citations on keeping conversation chatty.

Presents a question and answer advisory on how a working mother can shift from a corporate to a nonprofit work. Identification of voluntarism as the best way to start occupational change; Aim of building a network of contacts; Acknowledgment of the fact that one will not get rich working for a nonprofit organization.