http://jsblaney.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Jennifer Blaney en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 04:58:14 GMT 2010-01-02T04:58:14Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977404436 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 . . . Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:38:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977404436 Jennifer Blaney 2008-07-23T03:38:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977326979 The news stations are calling this the "Winter that just won't quit." Temperatures are supposed to be in the 30's and 40's, with snow a possibility mixed with rain. For those of . . . Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:46:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977326979 Jennifer Blaney 2008-04-18T23:46:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977248789 There was a time I considered nesting during pregnancy an old wives tale, an urban legend, or at least something that would never apply to me.   That was before my husband found me balancing precariously . . . Mon, 04 Feb 2008 05:48:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977248789 Jennifer Blaney 2008-02-04T05:48:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977204862 I knew that being a mommy was not going to be all magical or glamorous, but I had no idea how icky and embarrassing it could be!   Our son was just a couple of weeks old, and feedings were still . . . Sun, 16 Dec 2007 03:42:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977204862 Jennifer Blaney 2007-12-16T03:42:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977204727 Returning to work from maternity leave is a bittersweet time in your new life as a mom.   Not only are you coping with the changes to your body, to your emotions, and to your routine, but you have . . . Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:25:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977204727 Jennifer Blaney 2007-12-16T00:25:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977183840 When my husband and I began planning our second honeymoon, we knew we wanted warm sun, sandy beaches, and natural beauty by which to sip some fruity cocktails.   As we polled our friends and searched . . . Thu, 22 Nov 2007 03:52:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977183840 Jennifer Blaney 2007-11-22T03:52:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977151220 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.  Some really do have the best intentions, and . . . Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:53:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977151220 Jennifer Blaney 2007-10-18T17:53:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977096540 Allow me to take a temporary dip into self pity - I don't do it very often, I promise! A few months ago I found out I had asthma.  I had no idea what that was until I developed a cough that wouldn't . . . Sat, 25 Aug 2007 04:07:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977096540 Jennifer Blaney 2007-08-25T04:07:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977057690 The beauty of making your own soap is that like other crafts, you have the freedom to personalize and customize your creations. Using flower petals and other natural plant products is one of the best and . . . Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:01:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977057690 Jennifer Blaney 2007-07-16T18:01:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976954638 Those of use who live with Asthma every day, especially when triggered by severe allergies, already know how to modify our home and work environments to minimize the affects of pet dander, dust and dust . . . Tue, 10 Apr 2007 20:25:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976954638 Jennifer Blaney 2007-04-10T20:25:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976910166 Hello, my name is Jennifer, and I'm a New Hobby-aholic.  It has been 45 minutes since my last craft. It's hard to tell when my addiction began.  Some would say that my divorce was probably . . . Wed, 14 Feb 2007 05:26:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976910166 Jennifer Blaney 2007-02-14T05:26:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976860204 I don't know if the Holidays make you as crazy as they make me, but I've found the only way to survive (without resorting to alcoholism) is to keep your sense of humor!  Fortunately, I have . . . Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:10:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976860204 Jennifer Blaney 2006-12-12T18:10:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976846366 All my life I've scoffed at the hoards of shoppers who bought into the hype of Day After Thanksgiving sales.  I've always treated that Friday as a day to hide in my house, in my warm, flannel . . . Sat, 25 Nov 2006 06:27:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976846366 Jennifer Blaney 2006-11-25T06:27:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976823387 Dear Impatient Man Driving the White Chevy Tahoe Driving Down Bel-Red Road Between Bellevue and Redmond, WA at About 5:20PM, Where's the fire?  Hot date?  Was my 5 miles over the speed limit . . . Wed, 25 Oct 2006 04:31:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976823387 Jennifer Blaney 2006-10-25T04:31:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976781367 Most recent articles in each category appear first. Reviews Cool Website: lala.com Review: Tassimo coffee machine   Review: Marriott Residence Inn, Redmond, WA   Review: Dairy . . . Fri, 25 Aug 2006 03:22:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976781367 Jennifer Blaney 2006-08-25T03:22:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976776232 Part of our whirlwind tour of New England this year was a day trip in to Plymouth, MA.  It was a quick 20-minute ride from East Taunton in Uncle Johnny's van.  (Six adults and a two-year-old!) . . . Mon, 14 Aug 2006 03:24:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976776232 Jennifer Blaney 2006-08-14T03:24:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976776223  Thanks to all of our friends who joined us for dinner last night!  We hope you had as much fun as we, and from the state of kitchen and patio afterward, we think you did... We have had several . . . Mon, 14 Aug 2006 03:03:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976776223 Jennifer Blaney 2006-08-14T03:03:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976774837 Most recent articles in each category appear first. Reviews Cool Website: lala.com Review: Tassimo coffee machine   Review: Marriott Residence Inn, Redmond, WA   Review: Dairy . . . Thu, 10 Aug 2006 19:29:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976774837 Jennifer Blaney 2006-08-10T19:29:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976767871 Question posed by Kristen O    to Ask Jennifer : How do I deal with my 14-month-old hitter? "I have a darling almost 14th month old son.  As to be expected, he is trying to be . . . Tue, 18 Jul 2006 04:33:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976767871 Jennifer Blaney 2006-07-18T04:33:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976766345 Question posed by Victoria Howard  to Ask Jennifer : How do you divide your time between your children? "Ok, this is something that has bothered me for a while.  I have four children and . . . Tue, 11 Jul 2006 19:50:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976766345 Jennifer Blaney 2006-07-11T19:50:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976751565 Until someone asks a serious question to kick off Ask Jennifer, I'm going to ask a question myself... I'm stumped on what to get my husband or father for Father's Day.  I know that the . . . Fri, 12 May 2006 22:53:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976751565 Jennifer Blaney 2006-05-12T22:53:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976751553 Need advice?  Have a burning question about relationships, business, parenthood, what wine goes with pizza?  No one around to ask, or too embarrassed to ask? Here at Gather, we are blessed to . . . Fri, 12 May 2006 21:47:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976751553 Jennifer Blaney 2006-05-12T21:47:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976749680 Most recent articles in each category appear first. Reviews Cool Website: lala.com Review: Tassimo coffee machine   Review: Marriott Residence Inn, Redmond, WA   Review: Dairy . . . Fri, 05 May 2006 21:03:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976749680 Jennifer Blaney 2006-05-05T21:03:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976747928 This is a new feature on my blogstream profile , and it's too much fun not to share!  They ask you to start a list of 100 things that are interesting about you, but not TOO personal that you wouldn't . . . Fri, 28 Apr 2006 21:54:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976747928 Jennifer Blaney 2006-04-28T21:54:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976745767 The most recent surveys say... 5.     Top Gun 4.     Pretty Woman 3.     Dirty Dancing 2.     Sound of Music AND #1 . . . Wed, 19 Apr 2006 21:08:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976745767 Jennifer Blaney 2006-04-19T21:08:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976735560 I am currently out at a job interview and will reply to you if I fail to get the position.  Be prepared for my mood. You are receiving this automatic notification because I am out of the office.  . . . Thu, 09 Mar 2006 16:44:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976735560 Jennifer Blaney 2006-03-09T16:44:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976734907 This interesting and humorous list was forwarded around the office and sent to me by Barb G.  (She is a new Gather member and fellow aspiring writer.  Please check out her work at: galpster.gather.com) . . . Tue, 07 Mar 2006 15:42:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976734907 Jennifer Blaney 2006-03-07T15:42:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976734067 "When you have decided what you believe, what you feel must be done, have the courage to stand alone and be counted." -Eleanor Roosevelt How many Americans never vote because they don't . . . Fri, 03 Mar 2006 22:31:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976734067 Jennifer Blaney 2006-03-03T22:31:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976733821 Did you know that it is also Beautiful Women Month? However, that may not mean the image of a beautiful woman you are thinking of.  Instead, we celebrate the natural beauty in all women.  . . . Thu, 02 Mar 2006 23:35:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976733821 Jennifer Blaney 2006-03-02T23:35:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976733712 "What is now proved was once only imagined." -William Blake Common misconception:  Science and creativity are mutually exclusive.  However, most important discoveries and leaps forward . . . Thu, 02 Mar 2006 16:26:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976733712 Jennifer Blaney 2006-03-02T16:26:44Z