One Secret to Success as a Working Mom: Stay Open to New Experiences

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In the movie Love Jones , the male lead says, "romance is about the possibility of the thing." I agree with that. However, I think that the concept is more universal. life--truly living--is about the possibility of the thing. For a while, I was sleep walking through life, doing what was required without truly embracing it. Recent events have caused me to re-evaluate that and to embrace life and all of its limitless possibilities.   And romance, is about love. Over the past year I have become committed to falling back in love with my life. New relationships have made that love affair possible. And, I don't take them for granted. Creating space for new relationships and making new friends as a single, working mom, and creating space is not easy. But it is necessary. For that reason, I have committed to making new friendships, keeping the old productive ones, and enjoying them all--in the midst of working, parenting, and adulting . I have learned that I have not experien...
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How to Rock The School Season Like a Boss! #backtoschool

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Second grade student

We live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. So, as Labor Day approaches we are celebrating completing the first week back-to-school without anybody being late to school, missing the bus, or forgetting the lunch. In a word, we are winning! Don't judge me. We aim low so that we can feel good about ourselves. I think it's genius!

Seriously, as any working mom knows, the school year brings unique challenges. I have learned that the only way to come out at the end of the year relatively unscathed is to have a plan.

Below are five tips to help you get out of the house each day with relative ease!


#BusStopAntics

Our plan is fairly simple. First, we recognize that the workweek requires a formula. Then, we try to stick with that formula. This year, both kids have to be to school by 8:15 AM. So, in the mornings, we have to move!

We generally apply these five principles to make our mornings go smoothly!



  1. We get our rest. Having well rested kids is so important. Very young children need between 9-11 hours of sleep per night. I work hard to make sure that our kids get that. It makes the mornings much easier. I have to get up before everyone else. So, I tend to go to bed when the kids do. 
  2. We have lots of clothes to wear. This is a bit indulgent, I know. However, having plenty of clothes to wear means that we can withstand weather fluctuations, messy emergencies, and last minute mood changes.
  3. We have fast healthy breakfast options. When we have time,  make our kids scrambled eggs and fruit and vegetable smoothies. However, other times they eat frozen waffles and fresh fruit. The kids like this breakfast and I can feel good that they have 1 or 2 servings of fruit at the beginning of the day.
  4. We stock up on lunch supplies. As a kid, I learned that many stressful situations are created because of poor planning. Take stock of your supplies at the beginning of the week and then re-assess as the week unfolds. If your house is like mine, it takes extra planning to compensate for people in your household who might choose to snack on your lunch supplies during the week.
  5. We pack the book bags the night before. Kids can be notoriously scatterbrained. So, it takes a little effort to make sure that everything is in the book bags the night before and not left on the table. That said, staying after them is worth it. 

Share your back to school tips in the comments!

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Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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