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Moms on the Move

We want to support and acknowledge moms. Each of you is making a difference whether you are a stay at home mom, working mom, or volunteer mom. When you become a mom, it is often easy to forget the side of you that is also a woman who may have had a career, hobbies and education before you became a parent. As a mom we spend our days multi-tasking and juggling. We are now the CEO of our households. Our job description includes diapers, dishes, carpooling, and an endless amount of laundry. Below are great tips, information and links for moms in the workplace.

Local Business Events

The Goleta Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts Business 2 Business breakfasts on the first Tuesday of each month at Earl Warren Showgrounds in Warren Hall. Future dates:

September 7

October 5

November 2

December 7

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Websites & Resources

Websites:

Magazines:

Working Woman Magazine

Tips for the Working Mom

Parent to Parent Tips:

Balancing Family Life

Don't fight change, just plan on rearranging your sleeping and waking schedule to ensure that you get quality time for you (i.e. working out, reading, correspondence etc.)
Force yourself to get into the habit of cleaning up, moving/folding laundry, preparing lunches, and planning breakfast every night, before you go to bed.
Prepare extra food on Sundays to use during the week (i.e. chop veggies and large fruits and prepare storable meals).
Always have crackers or other snacks and water in the car.
Utilize some of your lunch breaks at work to run errands (grocery shopping and post office), but also reserve some of them to refresh yourself (take a walk or eat with a friend).
As a working mom, you need to be good at multitasking and staying organized.
Try to make lunches the night before.
Pick out kids outfits the night before and
Make sure to get kids to bed early enough that they get the sleep they need.
Work as a team with your spouse, Get yourselves ready first in the morning. Wake up kids so that they have enough time to eat, get ready and play a bit before you rush out the door to daycare and school.
Try to talk about something you will do together that night before you all go in different directions. That way, you start the day on a positive note and have something to look forward to at the end of the day.

Mom in the Spotlight

Alexandra Adams

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Profile:

Alex Adams is a relatively new business owner and an even newer mother! To learn more about this young mom and Yellow Bird Music, SBParent.com is proud to be profiling her here!

Profession: Owner and Founder of Yellow Bird Music Inc. & Music Teacher
Education: UCSB
Children: One sweet baby boy, Mateo.

Fun Q & A with our Spotlight Mom:

Personal:

What phrase or motto do you live by?

Everything happens for a reason.

Inspiration:

My family whole heartily.

If you could teach your kids one thing and have it impact them, what would it be?

Believe in yourself always and know you can do anything you put your mind to.

How do you measure success?

How much love you give and how much you receive.

Greatest Accomplishment:

Opening Yellow Bird Music five years ago. As a little girl, everyone always asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. My answer was always the same: a singer. Little did I know that I would be living that dream, singing every day for children and their families and using music to nurture wonderful young musicians. I started Yellow Bird Music in hopes of creating a place in which children and families could grow together through music. I wanted children to walk into the studio and say, "This is my place."

Families come to Yellow Bird and experience the freedom of expression through singing, dancing and being creative. It is our hope that by sharing this experience and exploring the wonders of music together, we can ignite that special feeling that will be with you even after you've left. This is my passion for Yellow Bird and the catalyst for the changes ahead.

The upcoming semesters at Yellow Bird hold exciting and innovative changes. YBM is going to be a place with music and so much more as we explore song, dance, drama, art, choir and private lessons. The quality of our material packets will be coinciding with these changes and we'll begin to include instruments from around the world and study the cultures from which they originate.

Proudest Moment:

Delivering a healthy baby boy naturally and becoming a momma.

Biggest Challenge:

Climbing Half Dome, and wow what an amazing experience it was!

Wildest Dream:

Singing on stage with Sheryl Crow.

Sport/Exercise Program:

Walking my pups, running after Mateo, a nice jog on the treadmill.

What would people be surprised to learn about you?

I'm a singer, songwriter, and guitarist in my band "Back Pocket".

Where did you grow up:

Cloverdale, CA

How many siblings:

My one and only Sunny.

First Job:

Pharmacy Cashier/Donut Shop/Pizza Parlor/Vet Walker - and all were at the same time part time.

Childhood Ambition:

To be a singer

Favorites:

Favorite Local Restaurant:

Shintori Sushi

Favorite Coffee Spot:

Daily Grind

Favorite Soundtrack/song:

Anything by Sheryl Crow

Favorite Movie:

Anne of Green Gables

Favorite TV Show:

Sex in the City

Retreat:

Morro Bay

Last Book You Read:

Twilight Series

Indulgence:

Cakes

Tell us about a product or item that you can't live without as a parent:

Yellow Bird Music :)

Your Perfect Day:

Sleeping in late, followed by a movie day in my pj's with my boys.

Other:

What inspires you to go to work every day?

The children and families I get to see smile everyday.

[Business Owners] What motivated you to start your business?

My love for children, music, and my love for creativity. And because I know that with owning your own business the sky's the limit!

[Business Owners] What is the hardest part about owning your own business?

Knowing when it's time to take a break and relax.

[Teachers] Why did you go into education?

My love for children and music.

[Teachers] What is it that motivates you most each day working with students?

The growth I get to be a part in.

[Teachers] What message is important to you to pass on to your students?

Be proud of who you are because I sure am!

Each month we feature a mom making a difference in our community. We want to acknowledge working moms and stay at home moms. Suggest a mom by emailing us at info@sbparent.com.

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