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...

Wordless Wednesday - Working Through The Pain


"I'm just one stomach flu away from my goal weight." -Emily, "The Devil Wears Prada"

I haven't been on a diet, but I was struck with a stomach bug around noon. Wouldn't you know I also had mandatory training today that started at 1:00 PM? Needless to say it was an uncomfortable three hours, which ended with me throwing up in a parking lot attracting the interest of strangers.


Yes, that happened.

Whatever I have is still running it's course. So, I feel terrible. There's one bright spot today, other than my family. I received these flowers at an event today--another centerpiece.  This time they let me keep the vase too!

Being sick sucks, but these flowers make it a little better.


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