Celebrating the 4th of July
I love the summer, so naturally the 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays. It’s a day Americans come together to enjoy the best food, company, and activities summer has to offer and celebrate our great nation. A typical 4th of July for my family includes a...
My top 8 tips for traveling with two young kids
Summertime is definitely my favorite time of year. From wearing light clothes and sandals everywhere, to pool and splash pad days, to endless watermelon and salads, to long sunny days – I can’t get enough. And like many families, summer is our favorite time to...Women in Engineering Scholarship Opportunities
One of the best ways to help pay for college is through scholarships. It’s how I graduated college with no student loan debt (read more about it in my previous post here). There are so many scholarships available, the hardest part is just finding out about them....
Women in Engineering Interview Series – Dr. Ashie B.
Recently, I was lucky enough to connect with Ashie through my blog. Getting to connect to like-minded people who I never would have met otherwise, like Ashie, is one of the reasons I love blogging so much. Dr. Ashie is a PhD Engineer who has had a career spanning from...
All about Mentors: How to choose a Mentor, be a good Mentee, and be a good Mentor
Throughout my career I have had many mentors. Most of my favorite mentors were female, probably because I could relate to them better and it helped me envision my own career path. But I have had male mentors who made a huge impact on my career also. What made some...
Women in Engineering Interview Series – Jessica S.
My first engineering job in oil and gas was at a field office in the small town of Farmington, NM. My husband and I were a little nervous to move to a small town, but we found settling in surprisingly easy because our office was actively hiring lots of early career...
A busy mom’s guide to Stitch Fix
For the last three years I have been wanting to try Stitch Fix. It seems like a great idea – stylists pick fashionable outfits for you, you get free shipping and returns, you can try on the clothes in the comfort of your own home, and choose what to keep and...
Women in Engineering Interview Series – Sarah K.
This month for our Women in Engineering Interview Series I’m featuring Sarah, a Production Excellence Advisor. I met her while I was living and working in Brisbane, Australia. Her husband and I worked together as reservoir engineers and she and my husband worked...
Stay-at-Home Mom vs. Engineer
Lately, I’ve been feeling overwhelmed as a stay-at-home mom and wondering if I’d be happier as a working mom. I know it’s a grass is always greener situation, because when I was working I wondered if I’d be happier as a stay-at-home mom. One of the reasons I’ve been...Welcome
Hi, I’m Emily. I’m an engineer, mom, and wife. I encourage kids to love STEAM and motivate women to find personal happiness in their career and motherhood journeys.
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