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Did you know, according to ResourcefulManager online, women are now the primary or co-wage earners in nearly two-thirds of all American families? In stepping into these critical economic roles, ladies have continued to excel at all levels of higher education as well. Between 1994 and 2012, the number of high school females going on to college jumped from 63%to 71%. Ultimately, this seems to be some indication that education and workplace barriers against women are being broken down, slowly but surely.  In order to ensure the goal of gender equality in the workplace is met, however, we must acknowledge the contributions of the many working moms and female dynamos we know. After all, these ladies don’t simply exceed expectations to be the best at what they do. Actually, they represent a dramatic shift in typical gender roles. Just generations ago, these same women lacked rights and were often considered the property of their husbands and fathers.

Boise Paper, a division of Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), celebrates the many working woman heroes among the engaging, inquisitive professionals of the company. Since Boise is in the business of making quality paper goods, they have even created inspirational cards for consumers and fellow employees to give out to their favorite female professionals. The cards are meant to encourage busy working moms and thank each special lady for empowering their gender as a whole. This Boise Paper initiative ramps up in March, just in time to celebrate Women’s History Month.

Those of us sitting at home can also do our part for gender equality. As the old adage says, money does indeed talk. If you want to support ingenuity and hard work in another form, consider supporting some of your local female-owned businesses. Not only do these enterprises stimulate economic growth and increase the variety of consumer choices. Actually, you are rewarding the entrepreneurial spirit when you support such a unique venture. Whether you realize it or not, your socially conscious purchase may make it that much easier for a little girl you know to become a business owner when she grows up.

Now that you are keenly aware that working moms make the world go around, take the time to appreciate these dynamic ladies each and every day. Even a handwritten note or a fun-sized candy bar could provide just the motivation a gal needs to press through a busy day and meet her full potential. Plus, the more we encourage the working moms of today, the more likely they will be to encourage their own daughters and loved ones.