A Secret to Success as a Working Mom: Use Dresses to Stay Cool and Stylish in Hot Weather

Greetings from Chaton's World in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! My days often start with laundry, early-morning emails, and making my kids a hot breakfast. They often end with late-night homework checks, making Instagram reels, and appearing on Celebrity Court of Public Opinion. Somewhere in between, I’m navigating boardrooms, working towards deadlines, and immersed in the good, bad, and ugly chaos of motherhood and household management. As a working mom of three and a professional carving out space in corporate environments, I share my journey of balancing leadership with loving my family, and I sprinkle it with self-care tips. Here, you’ll find honest reflections, hard-earned lessons, and practical strategies for creating an authentic life that you enjoy. If you’re trying to do it all without losing yourself in the process, you have found your sister in the struggle!  Continue reading to discover some thoughts, hacks, and/or lessons that I have learned from navigating my world.

Last Minute Shopping Tip: Free Shipping!

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!

Comments

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