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...

The Controversy Plaguing the Nation


This country is currently torn apart by controversy. There are opposing camps, and everybody is convinced that they are right and are very resistant to even listening to the other’s point of view. I am talking about
whether you’re the type who believes that pumpkin flavored treats are the hotness or are a hot mess. I fall in the second camp. And every year that I see Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, and International Delights (to name a few) advertise their pumpkin flavored products, I am reminded that there really is no accounting for tastes.

I like my coffee like I like my men, strong and without additives. How do you like your coffee?

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