Avoid Bidding War Pitfalls

Spring is in the air—and "For Sale" signs are starting to pop up on front yards as quickly as the flowers are blooming. To avoid getting forced into overpaying for a home, check out The true cost of bidding wars by Bryan Borzykowski (originally published at MoneySense.ca). After all, as Borzykowski puts it, "no one wants to be house poor, so paying too much for a home, even if it’s the one you’ll be in for years, isn’t a wise idea."

Click here to read the entire article or copy and paste this link into your Web browser:

http://www.moneysense.ca/2012/03/08/the-true-cost-of-bidding-wars/

Give Me All Your Luvin' - Madonna feat. M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj

The iconic Madonna is back with her twelfth studio album MDNA, which hits stores March 26th. Show Friday some luvin' by singing along to the first single.

Have a great weekend, ladies, and see you on Monday!

Happy International Women's Day!

To all the fierce and fabulous Canadian Career Gals out there, we're giving you a shout-out today (and every day!) for being fierce and fabulous and for all the outstanding contributions you're making to society.

Check out this awesome video by Kronos that provides interesting facts and statistics about the changes and developments that have impacted women in the workforce. 

Gals We Admire: Karen Sealy

Karen Sealy believes that to be a "successful business woman and inspiring member of society, all we have to do is trust our instincts and live with integrity." Find out how Sealy went from working as a behavioural therapist to a director of marketing to fulfilling her destiny of being an interior designer.

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Tips for Packing Your Carry-on

With checking in your luggage, there's always the nuisance of having to wait around at the carousel for your bags, as well as the minor nagging thought that maybe your luggage didn't make it to its final destination. These are two things you don't need whether you're departing or returning from your business trip.

Want to learn the tricks to travelling with just a carry-on every time? Watch this video from FabSugarTV for space-saving tips, keeping your delicates wrinkle-free, and how to fit in those last-minute items.

Redefining "Having it All"

In Having it all depends on what ‘all’ means, Leah Eichler suggests there is room to broaden the definition of "all", a word that is equated to being successful. Eichler suggests a big key to success ("having it all") lies in reconciling your inner goals with the external markers of success. So, for some, a six-figure salary and a lofty job title may be the epitome of success while for others success may include such factors as a happy family life, giving back to society, and working in a job they truly enjoy.

The bottom line is that each woman needs to come up with her own definition of success so that yes, indeed we can "have it all".

Click here to read the entire article or copy and paste this link into your Web browser:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/career-advice/leah-eichler/having-it-all-depends-on-what-all-means/article2349261/

How We Think

Ever wonder what exactly makes your brain tick? In The Female Brain by Dr. Louann Brizendine, we get a vivid picture of how a woman's mind develops in every stage from conception to post-menopause—and how our basic brain biology differs from men. And in the case of nature vs. nurture, it turns out nature still plays a huge role in women's lives. This insightful book sheds light on why your 1-year-old daughter prefers dolls to why you might worry more than your male partner. 

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