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A Secret to Success This New Year: Become Committed and Resilient

Mom and son celebrating the new year in the Bahamas in 2025! "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." – Confucius Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ! Things have been busy. I am still a working mom of three , working full time who is trying to make a difference. I do a lot of things and try to be present so that I can learn from them. I share them on this blog so that we can learn together. Below are some thoughts, hacks, and/or lessons that I have learned from navigating my world. 2025 was intense. I faced a convergence of pressures: the stress of navigating life as a single mom while paying considerable  alimony ,  an intensifying family situation since we lost my beloved aunt, my dad, and my cousin’s mom—work related stress—learning a new job after an imposed job change, all while navigating the rapid pace of raising my kids and trying to maintain a standard of living for them with fewer resources. Together, these factor...

Christmas in Pittsburgh

The 2018 Holiday Season was Awesome!

Wordless Wednesday: The Elf on the Shelf

Macy's Reminds Us of The Magic of Christmas With a Fabulous Holiday Event (#MacysBelieve)

Wordless Wednesday: Christmas Memories

A Peek Into the Life of a Working Mom: Santa Claus Came to Town (#XfinityOnDemand)

Wordless Wednesday (almost): Photos from the Holidays

The Joy of Holidays as a Working Mom (#MLKDay)

A Working Mom's Reflections on 2013: Happy New Year! (#WorkingMom)

Memories from 2013...

New Year's Eve Plans: Pittsburgh 2013

Christmas Gift for My Blog Readers (#Giveaway)

Twas the Night Before Christmas...

Holiday comments by a Working Mom: Enjoying The Advent Season

Comments from a Working Mom: Happiness in the Holiday Season

Working Mom Tip: Getting Your Home Ready for Holiday Guests (a guest post)

Comments about the Newtown Connecticut Tragedy From a Working Mom: It’s the End of the World as We know it

One of the Most Perfect Gifts for a Child, A Loving Auntie

We Had a Great Christmas!

A Peek Into the Life of a Working Mom: A Christmas Craft Tale from a Mom Who is NOT Crafty