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

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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...
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Last Minute Shopping Tip: Free Shipping!

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If you have ignored the advertisements on the television, failed to adhere to the call of the holiday tunes on the radio, somehow missed the incessant pop ups on the internet, and haven't looked at a calendar--I have news for you, Christmas is in five days!

What do you get the man who has everything???


With the exception of my dad, I have completed my shopping.  Unfortunately, the gift that I selected for him was out-of-stock.  Now I have to figure out what to get him.  What do you get the man who seems to have everything??? I am seriously, looking for suggestions.  He enjoys reading, chess, and photography.  Does anybody have any suggestions about what I can get him?

There is still time to get your gifts in time for Christmas


Fortunately, I still have time to find a gift for my dad on the internet and have it arrive by Christmas. I can also avoid shipping costs.  If you still have shopping to do, lack the time to run to the mall and would prefer to complete your shopping on the internet, here is a link to a site that contains free shipping codes.  http://www.coupons.com/free-shipping-codes/

Bonus Tip:


For you fashionistas looking for a new pair of shoes to match your Christmas outfit or compliment your New Year's Eve dress, DSW has a free shipping special going on that ends today (12/20). Visit:  http://www.dsw.com/?cm_mmc=emmkt-_-20121220_fboots-_-V1-_-bdy1 and use the code FREE2SHIP.

Good luck and happy shopping!

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One subscriber recommended that I check out Photoweavers for a gift for my dad. The link is http://www.photoweavers.com/.
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