One Secret to a Working Mom Success: Minimize Expenses

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Following Instagram posts can make you feel like other moms are either made of money or have sugar daddies funding their lifestyles. I can assure you. I have neither. There is nobody funneling money into my household except for me. And because I was an economics major and my dad was a banker, I am keenly aware of cash flow, assets and liabilities, and expenditures. Still, sometimes, I forget how expensive life can be. It's not because I lied about having a sugar daddy or have a trust fund.  It is because I am frugal. Indeed, being conscious of expenditures is integrated into my lifestyle.  I know that it is gauche to discuss money and yet, I feel compelled to share some thoughts.
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The Importance of Celebrating Halloween During the Pandemic

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Toddler with Pumpkin
Several years ago I posted a piece entitled,  "Four Family Friendly Halloween Fun Tips" . I had forgotten all about it until today when I was about to start writing this one. Upon reviewing it, I realized that I completed the items of that list with the exception of one. It's always nice to be reminded that I am an authentic blogger!

Dad Carving Pumkin

  






Last month, I was questioning whether Halloween should be celebrated this year. Quite frankly, we have all had a very scary year with the pandemic, grocery shortage, and daily doom and gloom messages, and have been wearing masks daily for most of it. So, I thought that all of us had enough of the series of fright nights that we have called, 2020. 




This month, my views changed. One thing that changed my mind was my sister, Jeryn, and her infectious spirit. She came to visit for awhile. Before she left, we went to Soergel Orchards for apple picking and pumpkin viewing. That visit changed my entire outlook about celebrating Halloween.

#JackOLanterns

I realized that celebrating holidays carries more meaning than what we may feel like doing. Celebrating holidays is about creating memories for our children and creating a sense of normalcy. Holidays punctuate our years and allow us to recognize traditions. In these tough, tough times, I think that we need to celebrate what we can when we can. 







Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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Unknown said…
Pumpkin carving is a little messy for me, but there will be trick or treating.
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