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Risky Business: Why Women Excel In Dangerous Careers

When my husband was diagnosed with a rare liver disease, I made an astonishing discovery: the risks I took at my job actually helped me manage the ordeal. As a professional ski patroller, I carry explosives, start avalanches, hike in chest deep snow, and haul heavy toboggans carrying gravely injured skiers. We women patrollers do this side by side with the men. While some might find my work a bit risky, I find it essential.

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Top 10 Ideas for Starting a Business From Home for Moms

Leave the office politics behind and stay home with your small children by starting a home-based business. Juggling children and a business during the day comes with its own set of challenges, but the potential rewards make it worthwhile. Assess your skills set, financial situation and time constraints before digging in to give your new business the best possible chance of success.

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Most Recognized Personal Training Certifications

If you are a mom wanting to lose weight or you are considering a career as a personal trainer, you want to make sure you get certified by an industry-respected organization. For example, some personal training certifications carry more weight than others. Having certification shows that you understand not only what to train but how to go about it so you can help your clients avoid injury.