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...

Working Mom Tip: Stay Healthy

Two working moms who make things happen... 

As working moms a lot of people rely on us—our families, our bosses, organizations that we serve… We know that we can't fulfill our obligations unless we are healthy. However, our busy schedules can sometimes make staying healthy hard. I remember that my mom used to keep Lance Peanut Butter Crackers in her purse when we were young. I imagine she did that because she didn't often have time to enjoy a proper lunch. We have all been there. However, even with our busy schedules we have to make sure that we get the appropriate nutrients if we want to stay healthy.

Life is fragile and it is important that we take care of ourselves. (Click here for a reminder of that.)

Maintaining a Healthy Diet is Vital to a Working Mom's Success


Below are some articles that can help you identify how to choose nutrient rich foods and to prepare them efficiently.

Enjoy! Learn about micronutrients and the master tonic. And stay healthy!!!

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By Beverly Merz
Executive Editor, Harvard Women's Health Watch


Foods to boost your immune system and increase vitamin and mineral intake
     

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