A Beautiful Blogger Award!

Blog May 30, 2012

Hmm, it appears I’ve been nominated for a Beautiful Blogger Award!  Applause!  Excitement!  Roof raising!  Woot woot!  Boegem family dance party in the house!  Yes. Thank you to Marie Overfors for her generosity in listing Stacy’s Soap Box as a nominee for this award!  In accepting this nomination, it is my duty and pleasure to share 7 Random Facts about Me, so here goes: 1.  I change into yoga pants and a t-shirt immediately upon entering my home. 2. My... View Article

The Mom Identity Crisis

Blog Everything Else May 23, 2012

I was someone before I had my son.  Once I became a mom, who was I other than my little man’s mom?  And was I going to become “someone” again?  And if so, who?  Or what?  And how?  And when? After the little man entered my life, I discovered pretty quickly that my legal career, while at times exciting, generally prestigious, and certainly lucrative, was no longer working for me.  I saw other people “pulling it off”, but not in... View Article

You’re Not the Boss of Me!

Blog Everything Else May 16, 2012

As a kid, one could have reasonably concluded I was either lazy or didn’t like reading, because every year that my school assigned mandatory Summer reading, I refused to crack any of the books on the list. If you know me, you know that lazy isn’t an attribute that particularly applies to me. And as for not liking reading, my work as a nationally competitive debater in high school, a philosophy major in college, and a successful law student and... View Article

I’m a Great Mom

Blog Mom Life May 9, 2012

Last year, when we were living in NYC, I was one of two class moms for my little man’s preschool class.  In other words, I was one of the “from” addresses in your inbox nagging you to volunteer or bring in money for the latest school event or class gift. This year, I’m one of the moms that sometimes needs to be nagged.  And let me say on behalf of all parents who sometimes need an extra reminder, thank you... View Article

Happiness is a Choice

Blog Everything Else May 2, 2012

I have an old friend from law school who had a term for people who – when asked how things were going – always said things were simply fabulous no matter what the circumstances were in their lives.  We had a classmate who – even if she was going through a difficult break-up, or didn’t do as well on an exam as she had hoped – she’d still keep a smile on her face and confidently declare her life was... View Article

There is No Such Thing as Rejection (VIDEO)

Blog Everything Else March 7, 2012

Hi Peeps!  This week we’re talking about how our negative thoughts lead to our negative feelings, which then inform our actions… So I encourage you in this vlog to witness those negative thought patterns and consider how you can change them to allow a better outcome for yourself.  When we retrain our minds to a positive frequency, we experience the painful emotions of rejection no more.  How good does that sound?  While you’re here, please show us a little love... View Article

Don’t Be the Type! (VIDEO)

Blog Everything Else February 28, 2012

Hi Guys!  This week we’re talking about moving out of our comfort zones and trying something NEW!  Stop saying you’re not the TYPE to do something, and instead give that something a shot – you never know what a little new adventure, a little risk might attract into your life.  And even if it’s not something you want to try yourself, just by shifting your thinking away from “type-casting”, you’ll find yourself less judgmental, and maybe even  judged less by... View Article

The Happiness Agenda (VIDEO)

Blog Mom Life February 21, 2012

Happy Mardi Gras, people!  In today’s vlog, I announce lots of exciting developments going on around here.  I’m super psyched to be taking things to the next level, and really appreciate all of your support!  Please check out the vlog, and then click over to the new facebook page and click me a “Like”!  https://www.facebook.com/TheHappinessAgenda Also, as you’ll hear in the vlog, I’d love your feedback on The Happiness Agenda manifesto, so please leave a comment below with your suggestions,... View Article