http://www.sheknows.com/authors/stephanie-taylor-christensen/articles Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/849951/working-mom-30-are-you-stuck-in-a-rut Being a working mom creates a conundrum: We need routines to help us maximize efficiency, but there's always that chance that we're hindering our own career potential and personal successes when those routines morph into a rut. In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen explores how to tell if you're in a rut, and how to break the cycle if you are. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/849951/working-mom-30-are-you-stuck-in-a-rut Stephanie Taylor Christensen Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/849533/working-mom-30-talk-more-listen-better Being a work-at-home mom presents networking challenges, but staying connected to potential business opportunities when you’re “off the clock” is the key to career building. In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen explores how to sharpen skills you already have, to find success. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/849533/working-mom-30-talk-more-listen-better Stephanie Taylor Christensen Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/848705/working-mom-30-get-happy What formula of work and family will truly make you happy? In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, Stephanie Taylor Christensen explores a positive psychologist's theory on the paths to happiness, and how working moms can shift their focus to get on it. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/848705/working-mom-30-get-happy Stephanie Taylor Christensen Sun, 27 Nov 2011 03:21:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/848181/working-mom-30-a-home-office-and-the-holidays Being a working mom in a traditional career sure isn’t easy, but when visitors, decorating, cooking, parties and shopping take over the “to do” list during the holidays, there’s a lot to be said for a quiet office, paid vacations and lunch hours to run errands without kids in tow. In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer and work-at-home mom Stephanie Taylor Christensen explores how to manage your home office and enjoy the holiday season. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/848181/working-mom-30-a-home-office-and-the-holidays Stephanie Taylor Christensen Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/847259/working-mom-30-prevent-career-burnout When you become a working mom, you’ve got less time, far less sleep and more work tasks to do, even before you get to work in the morning. In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen explores the qualities that lead to career dissatisfaction — and how to prevent burning out from a job you love. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/847259/working-mom-30-prevent-career-burnout Stephanie Taylor Christensen Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/846703/working-mom-30-moms-top-worries Whether you're a working mom outside the home or a stay-at-home working mom -- the worries are similar. In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen explores what moms worry about most -- and ways to ease your mind. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/846703/working-mom-30-moms-top-worries Stephanie Taylor Christensen Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:52:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/846363/ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-get-fit When it comes to getting fit, a lot of the battle is in your head. Once you’ve overcome the negative thoughts holding you back from the body you want, working out isn’t quite so difficult. Here are ways to motivate yourself to get fit. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/846363/ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-get-fit Stephanie Taylor Christensen Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/846361/setting-fitness-goals Have you ever had a fun and empowering workout which left you vowing to start hitting the gym every day going forward — only to lose your motivation the very next day? The problem isn't your ability to achieve goals, you're just setting them the wrong way. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/846361/setting-fitness-goals Stephanie Taylor Christensen Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/846165/working-mom-30-mom-centric-jobs In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen explores how working moms can tap into their passions for career and family to uncover a new and flexible career. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/846165/working-mom-30-mom-centric-jobs Stephanie Taylor Christensen Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:34:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/845887/how-to-color-your-hair-at-home Before you take the plunge and color your hair at home, take some tips from the pros to get the salon quality look you envision. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/845887/how-to-color-your-hair-at-home Stephanie Taylor Christensen Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:43:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/845883/how-to-remove-hair-color-from-skin Even color-at-home pros can’t be perfect all the time. So what do you do if you’ve accidentally applied hair color where it wasn’t intended -- like on your skin? Here are a few cheap and pain-free ways to remove hair color from where it doesn't belong. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/845883/how-to-remove-hair-color-from-skin Stephanie Taylor Christensen Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:16:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/845863/tips-for-coloring-short-hair If you’ve got a short, sassy 'do, you want an equally posh color job to complement your style. Follow these guidelines provided by an expert colorist to get a salon quality color application guaranteed to make your short haircut pop. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/845863/tips-for-coloring-short-hair Stephanie Taylor Christensen Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:09:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/845857/tips-for-coloring-long-hair Surprisingly, the amount of money you spend on hair color isn’t the deciding factor as to how well your color will turn out. Instead, most of your success depends on your knowledge of how to color for your hair type, and how to apply it specifically for your length. If you have long hair, your coloring techniques will be different than someone with a shorter ‘do. Here are some tips on how to get a great looking hair color result when you’ve got long locks. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/845857/tips-for-coloring-long-hair Stephanie Taylor Christensen Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/845093/working-mom-30-working-mom-crossroads Life is full of tough choices for working moms, and balancing work and family is far more than a numbers game. In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen explores how working moms can write their own fairy tale to identify the career and family life they want. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/845093/working-mom-30-working-mom-crossroads Stephanie Taylor Christensen Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:42:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/844405/working-mom-30-best-places-for-working-moms Working moms get all kinds of unsolicited advice, like how to raise their kids, manage their careers and be a good wife. In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen explores one popular list geared to working moms, and how it so clearly demonstrates that sometimes, the best place to go for advice on what works for you and your family is within. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/844405/working-mom-30-best-places-for-working-moms Stephanie Taylor Christensen Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:33:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/843851/how-much-juice-should-my-child-drink-in-a-day Kids' diets can benefit from consuming 100% juice, but parents should moderate their intake to ensure an overall well-balanced diet. Here's how to know whether your kid is drinking a healthy amount of juice. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/843851/how-much-juice-should-my-child-drink-in-a-day Stephanie Taylor Christensen Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:21:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/843849/how-to-make-a-juice-reduction-for-desserts Reduce empty calories and add some nutrition to your desserts with homemade fruit juice reductions -- in less than 20 minutes. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/843849/how-to-make-a-juice-reduction-for-desserts Stephanie Taylor Christensen Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:42:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/843755/working-mom-30-rekindle-the-romance You put your best foot forward when it comes to career, kids and clients, but in the stress of balancing work and family, romantic connections with the most important partner in your life often take a back seat. Yet neglecting the “roots” of it all — your romantic relationship — often leads to even greater stress. In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen explores how being a little more like the girl you were can improve your success as a stay-at-home working mom. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/843755/working-mom-30-rekindle-the-romance Stephanie Taylor Christensen Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:15:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/843739/benefits-of-juice-for-kids Juice often gets bad press as a potential contributor to childhood obesity, but recent research tells a different tale, finding that, in fact, juice can have some very real health benefits for kids -- provided they drink the right type. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/843739/benefits-of-juice-for-kids Stephanie Taylor Christensen Fri, 14 Oct 2011 03:33:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/843389/statement-eye-trends Fall brings bold seasonal changes and deeper textures that provide the perfect backdrop for experimenting with new makeup looks that are edgy and fresh. Here’s how to achieve the latest statement eye trends. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/843389/statement-eye-trends Stephanie Taylor Christensen