One Secret to Success as a Working Mom: Stay Open to New Experiences

In the movie Love Jones , the male lead says, "romance is about the possibility of the thing." I agree with that. However, I think that the concept is more universal. life--truly living--is about the possibility of the thing. For a while, I was sleep walking through life, doing what was required without truly embracing it. Recent events have caused me to re-evaluate that and to embrace life and all of its limitless possibilities.   And romance, is about love. Over the past year I have become committed to falling back in love with my life. New relationships have made that love affair possible. And, I don't take them for granted. Creating space for new relationships and making new friends as a single, working mom, and creating space is not easy. But it is necessary. For that reason, I have committed to making new friendships, keeping the old productive ones, and enjoying them all--in the midst of working, parenting, and adulting . I have learned that I have not experien...

Possible Fourth of July Fun: Pittsburgh's Hidden Water Park!

Pittsburgh moms are always looking for the next big thing to impress their kids. And the stakes are higher during holiday weekends.



Since we're in town this weekend, I was perusing other blogs for ideas this AM. This one from The Pittsburgh Momtourage caught my eye. Apparently,  there is a hidden water park in Pittsburgh. Trust me, it is not an urban myth. It eally exists and my friend, Kelly, took her family there and had a great time. Let me know if you check it out!





Pgh Momtourage: Pittsburgh's Hidden Water Park!: Back in January, I saw a picture of this waterpark & posted it on our facebook page . Judging by the 1,200+ shares, there was a lot of ...

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