Parenting isn’t easy. In fact, it’s is a full time job in itself! The hours are long, the pay is dismal, and the boss is often demanding, crabby, and in need of a serious nap. But for many parents, it’s not the only job they have to juggle. Remember that dismal pay part? Between work and family, life get’s pretty hectic at times, and although it isn’t always easy to find a balance between work and family life, it is possible. Want to find out how?
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We’re teaming up with our friend Rebekah, from @WeHeartMom, to learn just how she’s managed to juggle being a mother, chemist, and founder & CEO of her own business. Surely a woman with this much going on knows a thing or two about mastering the juggling act of life.
Aside from learning tips on how to find balance, you could also leave the #ChampsChat party with some pretty awesome goodies. We’ll be giving away 4 prize packages throughout the party. Each prize pack will include one case of Champions Tubes and a specially selected goody from Rebekah’s line of handmade bath products from her store, School of Wash. You won’t want to miss this great event, so be sure to come chat with us this Wednesday, May 22nd at 8 PM EST.
How I Learned to Juggle
Rebekah is one of those moms who just seems to be able to do it all. Aside from being the founder and CEO of School of Wash, Rebekah is also a, full-time mother, working wife, executive, chemist, and blogger. Although she’s managed to wear many hats successfully, Rebekah will be the first to admit that it takes time to master the great juggling act.
Unfortunately, time isn’t the only factor that affects successfully balancing career and kids, which is why we’ve asked Rebekah to shed a little light on just how she’s learned to successfully juggle both. Read on to find out how Rebekah has mastered the great juggling act, and be sure to attend our #ChampsChat twitter party on Wednesday, May 22nd at 8:00 PM EST, where we’ll be teaming up with Rebekah to chat about finding and maintaining the balance between work and family. Read More
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