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...

Uber May Be One Way to Make Your Dreams Come True

Uber Chronicles

Every working mom knows that back up plans are essential to success.
A few weeks ago, my husband's car was in the shop. So, we had to make alternate transportation plans. One day that involved me taking Uber to my board meeting. Although I like driving generally, I despite it during rush hour. So, being able to relax in the back of the Uber allowed me to imagine that I was living my dream life where I have a driver take me where I need to go. A girl can dream can't she?!

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