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...

A Peek Into the Life of a Working Mom: Almost Wordless Wednesday (Photos at Carnegie Science Center)

Disclosure: I was able to visit the museum, compliments of a media pass.

I've long appreciated that The Carnegie Science Center is a great community resource.  While I was on maternity leave I was able to visit there with my children. The visit reminded about why I like it so much!


Me and the kids at the Carnegie Science Center

Trying to get the kids to pose

One of the great exhibits at the Carnegie Science Center to teach the kids about science.

It's educational and fun!
The Carnegie Science Center is family friendly and looks out for breastfeeding moms. The Family Care Station on the first floor is great for nursing.  It was reasonably clean. However, if it's not and you have time to ask them, I'm sure they would clean it for you.  Since I had an infant and a toddler, I didn't have that type of time.

Family Care Station at the Carnegie Science Center 
Family Care Station at the Carnegie Science Center

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