A Secret to Success as a Working Mom: Use Dresses to Stay Cool and Stylish in Hot Weather

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.

Enjoying the Holiday Season Without Breaking the Bank

I may disagree about complicated topics like what constitutes having good manners, class and common sense. (I actually collect etiquette books. So, if you would like a refresher on those topics, just let me know!) That said, we can all agree on this basic fact, especially at this time. The holidays can be expensive, and the current rate of inflation is not helping!

Here are some resources to enjoy the season and the upcoming year without breaking the bank! 







Big Savings and Free Activities

    1. The 111 Best Christmas Gift Card Deals in 2022 (Some offers come with perks for the giver, too.)
    2. Free Frosty's From Wendy's All Year: Wendy's Frosty Key Tags
    3. Blue Mountain E-Cards 
    4. Save Big on Ice Cream
    5. Dunkin Donuts Rewards
    6. Get a free Hallmark card every month
    7. Enjoy the Downtown Pittsburgh Windows
    8.  2022 Pittsburgh Holiday Market & Events  
    9. Free Events Pittsburgh December 2022

    BONUS: Family Cuddle time





     

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