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Greetings from Chaton's World in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! My days often start with laundry, early-morning emails, and making my kids a hot breakfast. They often end with late-night homework checks, making Instagram reels, and appearing on Celebrity Court of Public Opinion. Somewhere in between, I’m navigating boardrooms, working towards deadlines, and immersed in the good, bad, and ugly chaos of motherhood and household management. As a working mom of three and a professional carving out space in corporate environments, I share my journey of balancing leadership with loving my family, and I sprinkle it with self-care tips. Here, you’ll find honest reflections, hard-earned lessons, and practical strategies for creating an authentic life that you enjoy. If you’re trying to do it all without losing yourself in the process, you have found your sister in the struggle!  Continue reading to discover some thoughts, hacks, and/or lessons that I have learned from navigating my world.
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Wordless Wednesday: Dreaming of Vacation

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A boy and his trains at the beach

This photo captures a few of my obsessions, my son, the beach, and sunshine.
My son is obsessed with trains so his obsession is captured as well. You may be thinking, "Doesn't she have other kids???" The answer of course is yes. We have two more. Like I told my daughter, I am unequivocally and equally obsessed with each of them. The other two just aren't in this photo! :-) Stay tuned though, they all get featured on this blog.
If you have visited this blog before, you know I love a vacation! (If you're considering taking one, here are some tips--Working Mom Tip: Five Tips to Prepare for Vacation)  

 I posted this photo because in between vacations, I dream about going on one. Apparently, I am not alone. Research has shown that planning for vacation can actually be more rewarding than taking one. I don't really buy that, but it is fun!

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