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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.

The article presents the 2006 Working Mothers of the Year winners in the U.S. Actress and activist Susan Sarandon prioritized her family over her career. Sharon McDonough, the first female battalion chief of the Arizona Fire Department, excel in a job dominated by men. The co-founder and medical director of the Progeria Research Foundation, Leslie Gordon, conducted a study to cure her son who has progeria.

The article announces awards given to working mothers in the U.S. The Entrepreneur Mom Awards were given to Nanette De Cillis, founder of Artscetera in Brooklyn, New York, Allison Karl O'Kelly, founder of the Mom Corps in Atlanta, Georgia and Lucinda Yates, creator of Designs by Lucinda in Portland, Maine.

Profiles Nancy Santanello, head of the epidemiology department at Merck Research Laboratories in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. Decision of Santanello to leave the teaching career to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor; Management style of recognizing everyone who works with her for their ideas and hard work; Illustration of Santanello as a wife and mother.

Provides tips on how working mothers in the U.S. can sift through their commitments and make more room for fun and romance. Limitation of family activities; Suggestion to streamline shopping; Organization of a mini date with the husband.

Reports on the growth of friendships among women coworkers in the United States who come from different cultural and racial backgrounds. Exposure of workers to various customs, beliefs and styles; Girl talk about families and careers; Bonding of women of all ethnicities through common grounds, such as motherhood and beauty secrets.

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.

Offers advice to working mothers on activities to share with their children during summer season. Nature hunting; Visiting art galleries; Organizing a neighborhood band; Creating a secret backyard hideaway.

The article relates how legal assistant Rita Connelly adopted a Chinese child, and her plans for her adoption agency in Charlotte, North Carolina. Connelly is suffering from spina bifida, a disease that caused the paralysis of her legs. She collaborated with Wide Horizons for Children in the adoption of a Chinese child. She also narrated how she and her adopted child established their relationship. She belives that she has the calling to help homeless children that is why she founded her own agency. INSET: Rita's Tips..

Focuses on how Carolyn Kepcher, mother of two children and executive vice president of the Trump Organization, manages between career and motherhood. Ability to find time to take a break and clear herself of pressure; Need to match both parents' disciplinary style; Aim of being the best person for both responsibilities.

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.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of managing and keeping up with her own business as a working mother.

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.

An introduction to some recipes featured in the cookbook "Instant Entertaining," by Australian chef Donna Hay, who lives on a farm outside Sydney, New South Wales, is presented.

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 offers information on the ways to ease the feeling of pressure in the work place. It is better to acknowledge that the pressure you are feeling is real. The author recommends that the good way to lessen the feeling of pressure is to think strategically. By doing so, you will be able to do your job according to your job description and then decide which projects you can delegate to others. Another way to ease the pressure is to reach out to your peers.

The article presents question and answer related to employment. One person asks how to handle a colleague who criticizes his work behind his back. The author suggests the need to verify the accuracy of the story by directly approaching the person concerned. In order not to increase the tension, one must not argue but steers the conversation toward problem solving.

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.

Presents the recipe for Spanish Vegetable Flat Bread.

Presents a question and answer advisory on how to make company meetings more efficient. Importance of arriving promptly to speed up the meeting; Active participation by listening attentively, making eye contact, and taking notes; Maintenance of the meeting's focus by passing out a one-page agenda.

Presents an interview with David Bach, author of numerous bestsellers, including "Smart Women Finish Rich" and "Start Late, Finish Rich". Advice for working mothers; Approach on asking for a pay raise; Increased workload; Preparation.

Presents ideas on how to manage time efficiently when working at home for mothers. Advantages of working at home; Importance of setting aside certain hours of the day when one will be on call; Ways of making a to-do list.

Answers a question from a corporate employee on work clothes. Subconscious message in outfits worn; Analysis of clothes worn at the office; Colors recommended for executives; Recommended use of smaller classic earrings.

Interviews Ronna Lichtenberg, president of management consulting firm Clear Peak Communications, regarding her life as a career women. Strategies to stand out and dominate in business talks; Attitude and behavior to manifest in negotiations; Essentials of being flexible and meeting new people.

Presents question and answer advisory regarding do's and don'ts of business lunch. Way to polish lunch skills; Suggestion to make a list of talking points before going to the restaurant; Avoidance of diving into business right away.

Presents a question and answer advisory about a performance review. Essence of a performance review; Components of a performance review; Focus of the review on accomplishments.

Provides tips in seeking a work mentor. Focus of mentoring; Advantage of settling for two or more mentors; Benefits of seeking out people in other firms or fields.