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

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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...
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A Peek Into the Life of a Working Mom: New Shades (Almost Wordless Wednesday)

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If you haven't noticed, my toddler is a bit of a diva. She wants anything with rhinestones, sequins, or sparkles. And she hasn't met a crown that she didn't like. Indeed, she wears one every day. And, if you call her princess, she won't correct you.  

I don't know where her propensity for glamour comes from. However, I haven't objected. Despite my feminist tendencies and desire for equality, I don't think that there's anything wrong with indulging your inner princess.

Below is a series of photos I took of my daughter in a new pair of sunglasses I got at Target.  Because Internet "window" shopping is one of my favorite pass times, I know that they are inspired by Prada.  They cost about $4.99, but the joy they've given my daughter is priceless. 

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