September brings a rush of back-to-school activities that add extra items on mothers' agendas. With this month also comes a change of season. Here in Southern California, the turning calendar page cast a spell on the evening wind. A nip is in the air, a breath of cooler times ahead. As if clinging to the last of summer, the trees hold onto leaves that are beginning to turn from lush green to the warm golds and reds of fall. Be sure to enjoy a little of the outdoors while the weather allows you to.

I love autumn when the spicy colors of nature begin to blanket the earth as if bundling up for the long, cold winter ahead. But a change in the weather, along with more time spent indoors, can also bring colds and flu. Be sure to take care of yourself. I've long been a believer in nutritional supplements for health. For the last several years, a zinc lozenge is the first thing I put in my mouth each morning--and I've been cold and flu free. Just a tidbit from one mother to another. . . . We're too busy to get sick!

This issue, meet successful super-mother Ann Butenas. This accomplished woman admits to feeling guilty now and again. In an upcoming issue, I'll talk more about dealing effectively with guilt. For now, enjoy this month's Mothers Who Dream Profile, and take pride in all you do --including the things you do just for yourself!

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Ann Butenas - Not a Robot
By Sheri McGregor

Ann Butenas has held many odd jobs. She was a nanny, taught tennis, worked in the entertainment industry and as a paralegal for an insurance defense firm. After getting married, she went back to school to earn a B.S. in Communications and a post-bachelor paralegal certificate. She also earned her Master's in Business Management, attending school nights and working days, during her first two pregnancies. "A Ph.D. is out of the question," teases Butenas. "I'm afraid it will lead to twins!" 

Teasing aside, Butenas calls herself a "Type A" personality. "I love complete cleanliness and organization," says this mother of three boys who hosts her own weekly radio show in Kansas City called "Right at Home with Ann."  Butenas has capitalized on her natural organization skills by creating a parents' binder to keep children's records. The binder is sold in stores all over the world. She is also on the faculty of Baker University, serves on the Board for the Kansas City Press Club, owns ANZ, publications and does freelance writing.  

Whew!
How does Butenas accomplish so much?  

                                                          Read on. . . .
 

It isn't too early to start thinking holidays.
Sheri's latest fiction celebrates holidays all year long--and the attractive collectible volume makes a great gift for someone who enjoys wholesome, short romantic fiction.

 'Freudian Slip"
 is   Sheri's latest release --
the lead story in
Romancing the Holidays
Vol. 2

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