There are days when we wish we could just get out and head somewhere relaxing. Anywhere, actually, just to get away from the daily grind. Work, chores, work, chores, pay bills, work, chores, pay some more bills. The cycle doesn’t stop, right? And it can get very tiring. You can get burned out.

And once you do, it’s a path to destruction. Self-destruction. Really. If all you do is work and chores, never giving yourself a personal time off (or day of), you will sure crash and burn.

So how about going to the beach? Or maybe even ski vacations (the snow-capped mountains are a beauty)?

But let’s face it, we all don’t usually have the luxury of a weekend holiday. Chipper up! You can still take some personal hours. Sort of a “me time”.

It’s never easy landing a spot in the workforce. Lately, diplomas are really not the only things that will get you that job. There are so many other people coveting the spot, and all of you are qualified for the position. It’s time to put your best foot forward. The perfect weapon and shield – resumes

Ok, first things first – the 411. The most basic, but relevant information needed in the resume are the following: your name, age, address, contact number and Social Security ID. This is how potential employers will contact you in case they are impressed with your resume and would like you to come in for an interview.

Career objective is a very important part of the resume. In a nutshell, this is where you will have to express why you are applying for the position. Make sure to put a strong, clear goal – a specific goal. Not some general, cookie-cutter goal. Answer the following questions, “Why are you interested in the position? Why would you want to work for the company?”

Enumerate your previous experiences including highlights. What have you done great for your previous employer? What company goals have you achieved? What were your contributions? These things will help potential employers assess what you can contribute to their company.

Show some references and recommendations. List your certifications, your degree (or degrees), as well as contact numbers for references like your previous bosses. Having someone to back you up to strengthen your run for the position you are aiming for.

Show that you are a well-rounded individual. Include your interests, hobbies, and other activities in which you participate. Are you a member of a local organization? Do you do volunteer work on your spare time? Put these on your resume!

Always remember, make sure that your resume will put your best foot forward! Good luck job hunting!

Hello and welcome to Mommy, Make it Better. This is a “homemaking made fun and easy” blog. I am Xenia, and I’m a single, stay-at-home mom.

Mommies in Action

What prompted me to start this blog? Well, let’s just say it’s my new-found love for homemaking. In all honesty, I was not one for doing chores when I was younger. But you know, ever since I became a mom, I changed. For the better. And I don’t like it any other way.

With this blog, I would like to share with you the things I’ve learned in homemaking – tips and tricks to make everyday family living easier, more enjoyable and stress-free! My mom had this very thick notebook of homemaking how-to’s and she passed it on to me. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve turned to this notebook when I have problems with stains on clothes, odors in the kitchen, baking dilemmas and many other situations concerning homemaking. I can’t wait to share them with you.

I would like this blog to be a two-way street, and, if I may be bold enough to dream about it, a community. I would love so much to hear your own homemaking tips and tricks.

I hope you’ll visit this blog again soon, and visit regularly, because I will be updating this every day.

Mommies, let’s make things better in our homes and our communities.