http://www.sheknows.com/authors/sarah-w-caron/articles Tue, 26 Jun 2012 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/961407/inside-food-blogger-kitchens Food bloggers have made a big impact on home cooking, encouraging people to get cozy in their kitchens again. But where does all the cooking magic happen? Take a peek inside the real-life kitchens of some popular food bloggers. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/961407/inside-food-blogger-kitchens Sarah W. Caron Wed, 30 May 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/961303/jaden-hair-of-steamy-kitchen How did Jaden Hair propelled herself from wannabe food writer to cookbook author and big-time food blogger, columnist and TV personality? The voice behind Steamy Kitchen shares her journey -- and what she did when she realized that one aspect of her dreams she wanted most was more time with her kids and husband. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/961303/jaden-hair-of-steamy-kitchen Sarah W. Caron Tue, 29 May 2012 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/961067/childrens-books-about-the-beach Beach season is coming! Beach season is coming! For those of us in cold climates, this is a really big deal. But will the kids remember why the beach is so darn fun? Get them excited about the beach again with these perfect children's books. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/961067/childrens-books-about-the-beach Sarah W. Caron Wed, 23 May 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/960747/how-to-be-a-work-at-home-success Working at home is a lot of things: rewarding, fun, challenging and flexible, to name a few. But how do you do it well? It all depends on having a good work ethic… and a few good tips for success. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/960747/how-to-be-a-work-at-home-success Sarah W. Caron Tue, 22 May 2012 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/960385/summer-fun-for-work-at-home-moms When you have to work it can be hard to remember to have fun too. These ideas will help you fit play into your schedule — and decide what to do. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/960385/summer-fun-for-work-at-home-moms Sarah W. Caron Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/960057/becoming-a-sommelier When you are a mom with a big dream, it can be easy to set it aside in favor of doing things for your family first. But going for that dream is a big and important thing -- and one that benefits everyone. Learn how one mom made her dream of being a professional sommelier come true. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/960057/becoming-a-sommelier Sarah W. Caron Tue, 15 May 2012 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/959667/apps-for-the-work-at-home-mom Turn your smartphone into a mobile office so that you can manage your time and still have a fun summer. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/959667/apps-for-the-work-at-home-mom Sarah W. Caron Wed, 09 May 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/959273/how-to-find-a-mentor Every mom dreamer needs a few things: a great plan, a supportive family and... a mentor? Yes, a mentor – or better yet, mentors. Mentors can help guide you on your journey, offering support, being a sounding board and more. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/959273/how-to-find-a-mentor Sarah W. Caron Tue, 08 May 2012 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/958957/summer-hours-for-the-wahm When you work in an office environment, sometimes summer brings a fun treat: summer work hours. But don’t worry, work-at-home-moms. You can have summer hours too. Here’s how. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/958957/summer-hours-for-the-wahm Sarah W. Caron Wed, 02 May 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/958793/ways-to-save-money-for-your-dream The funny thing about dreams? It’s not enough to want them or to share them with your family. They often need a little financing. Whether it's traveling, a new career, a new home or something else, saving money for your dream is important. So, how do you get started saving money? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/958793/ways-to-save-money-for-your-dream Sarah W. Caron Tue, 01 May 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/958541/summer-vacation-childcare-options-for-work-at-home-moms Don’t look now, but summer is coming. Crazy right? Before we know it, school will be out and work-at-home moms everywhere will be biting their lips trying to decide what to do about childcare for the kids in the summertime. The good news? You have options. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/958541/summer-vacation-childcare-options-for-work-at-home-moms Sarah W. Caron Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/957967/positive-thinking Are you an optimist? If not, it's time to exercise your positive bone. Positivity is a powerful force that can help you achieve your dreams and goals. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/957967/positive-thinking Sarah W. Caron Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/957179/becoming-a-business-owner Danielle Hajen, mother of one, had wanted to own her own business since college, but it wasn't until she was faced with some tough decisions while pregnant with her daughter that she decided to go for it. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/957179/becoming-a-business-owner Sarah W. Caron Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/956409/creating-a-dream-board Last summer, a friend on Facebook mentioned she was making a new dream board, and I thought to myself, “What the heck is that?” So I asked. A dream board, sometimes called a vision board, is a collage of your hopes and dreams, laid out so you can see at a glance what you are aiming for. That night, I made my first one. And guess what? It worked. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/956409/creating-a-dream-board Sarah W. Caron Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/955577/feeding-my-wanderlust Traveling is in my blood. I love jetting off to new places to explore and learn, and it's something I want to pass to my children. But that's not always easy. Learn how to get started traveling as a family. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/955577/feeding-my-wanderlust Sarah W. Caron Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/954719/songs-to-lift-your-spirits While we'd all love for things to always go swimmingly, they can't — and won't. It sucks. But for me, the right tunes can make things better when my dreams seem so far away. Here are songs to brighten your day. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/954719/songs-to-lift-your-spirits Sarah W. Caron Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/953261/chasing-the-dream-5-tips-to-start-going-after-your-dreams This column is about striving to achieve those big dreams for our lives, which can seem unobtainable when we have kids, mortgages and greater responsibilities. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/953261/chasing-the-dream-5-tips-to-start-going-after-your-dreams Sarah W. Caron Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/953099/chasing-the-dream-an-interview-with-author-debbie-koenig Strive to achieve those big dreams for our lives, which can seem unobtainable when we have kids and mortgages and greater responsibilities. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/953099/chasing-the-dream-an-interview-with-author-debbie-koenig Sarah W. Caron Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/952353/chasing-the-dream-using-your-intuition-to-achieve-your-dreams This column is about striving to achieve those big dreams for our lives, which can seem unobtainable when we have kids and mortgages and greater responsibilities. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/952353/chasing-the-dream-using-your-intuition-to-achieve-your-dreams Sarah W. Caron Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/950491/chasing-the-dream-what-is-a-dream This column is about those big dreams for our lives , which can seem unobtainable when we have kids and mortgages and greater responsibilities. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/950491/chasing-the-dream-what-is-a-dream Sarah W. Caron