Jennifer Friedman-Blaney

Jennifer Friedman-Blaney

Freelance writer writing from the perspective of 30-something single mom, business professional, Asian, atheist, and very, very liberal. But most of all, my sense of humor seems to invade everything I do!
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  • Worst Experiences in Job Interviewing
    Most job applicants know: answering your cell phone, chewing gum, and showing up visibly drunk or on drugs is NOT the way to land your dream job. In my 12 years as a business manager, I've seen these interviewing mistakes and much, much worse.
  • How to Protect Your Early Spring Garden from a Late Snow Storm
    It's early spring, but you have jumped the gun and started planting in your garden. Suddenly, a late snow storm is in the forecast, and you are afraid to lose your investment in plants and sweat equity. There are steps you can take to minimize losses in your garden!
  • Easter Celebrations Around Snoqualmie, WA
    Like many of our neighbors in the new Deer Park neighborhood, we've never spent Easter in Snoqualmie! Since this is our first year here, and many of us have children, I thought I'd give a rundown of the local celebrations.
  • How to Meet Your Neighbors
    Usually, when you move into a new neighborhood, you have to worry about being the "new kid on the block" and getting to know your neighbors, who already know each other. What do you do when ALL of you are new to the neighborhood, and no one knows each other?
  • Nesting During Pregnancy
    There was a time I considered nesting during pregnancy an old wives tale. That was before my husband found me balancing precariously on a stepladder in my shower, scrubbing the ceiling while 9-months pregnant...
  • My Most Embarassing Mommy Moment
    No matter how organized you are, sometimes all the balls you are juggling come tumbling down...
  • Playing the Mommy Card at Work
    Returning to work from maternity leave is a bittersweet time in your new life as a mom. You are feeling torn between your many obligations at home, and those to your employer. All it takes is a little planning on your part.
  • Dealing with Unsolicited Parenting Advice
    It starts from the moment you announce you are expecting, although the reasons that people offer unsolicited advice are as varied as the advice itself. When advice is unsolicited, you have several choices to make before you react.
  • So I Married a Gay Man....
    The old whore who used to sit on our stoop - she knew my husband was gay before I did. Haven't you ever made a mistake?
  • Great Gifts for the Candle Maker
    Candle-making can be an expensive hobby, so there are many items a candle maker would appreciate receiving as a gift.
  • Making Sliced Loofah Soap
    This method produces a bar of soap with a slice of loofah suspended in it. (See end of article for alternative methods.)
  • My Child was "Busy" Today
    What it means when your child's preschool "report card" says he has been "busy..."
  • Review: Tassimo Coffee Machine
    I have found caffeinated bliss! Its name is Tassimo. Braun has created the ultimate machine for hot beverage lovers...
  • Dividing Time Between Children
    How to divide you time amoung your children by giving them what they need, which is not necessarily equal time.
  • How to Use Botanicals in Soap Making
    The beauty of making your own soap is that like other crafts, you have the freedom to personalize and customize your creations. Here are some ideas for using flower petals, herbs, and teas in soap projects.
  • Aggression in Children
    How do I deal with my 14-month-old hitter? It is important to note that this kind of behavior is very typical of your son's age and gender. He is probably not behaving abnormally, though there are many factors that affect the degree of aggression he may show.
  • Dead Man's Cornbread: From the Diary of a Fat Girl
    Ah, comfort food. French fries, mac & cheese, pasta, ice cream... "This is dead man's cornbread."
  • Great Gifts for the Soap Maker
    There are many items a soap maker would appreciate receiving as a gift, especially items he or she would like to have, but will not necessarily buy for his or herself.
  • How to Make Romantic Valentine Soaps
    Valentine's day is the most romantic day of the year, and the best day to pamper the one you love most. Use the following ideas to make your soap extra special, because there can be so much more to it than just making them red and heart shaped!

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