One Secret to a Working Mom Success: Celebrate the Seasons With Traditions

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. "Family traditions counter alienation and confusion. They help us define who we are; they provide something steady, reliable and safe in a confusing world."— Susan Lieberman   Traditions have a way of defining a family, provide stability and give hope. They are especially important for woking moms who spend so much time working to provide for their family that they may miss some of the "traditional" mom things like bake sales, volunteering at the book fair, and a host of actual and seemingly made up holidays.  They are also important for families trying to reinvent themselves in the wake of d...

Friday Tips: Free Movie for Kids: “Happy Feet”!

Enjoy a family night out at IKEA Pittsburgh. Kids eat free on Tuesdays so enjoy a family dinner in our restaurant, then kids can watch this favorite movie in Smaland while parent's shop!

If you need to shop and don't have sitter this may be the ticket!

Where: IKEA in Robinson

When: 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Who: children must be 37"-54" and potty trained

How: Limited Seating available for movie, Parents can sign children up for movie starting at 4:00pm the evening of the movie. Smaland will be closed for other play during the movie

Cost: Free

Enjoy!

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