A Working Mom's Secret to Success on Valentine's Day: Manage Expectations...

Lady celebrating Valentine's Day at Eddie V's "To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance." - Oscar Wilde  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. The roots of Valentine’s Day roots go back to St. Valentine, a priest in the early Christian Church known for his compassion and commitment to love. He was a defender of faith, hope, and kindness, reminding us that love is not just a feeling—it’s an action. And, this year I have learned that being free on Valentine's Day is better than living a lie. Valentine's Day, like Christmas, comes every year. However, unlike Christmas, Valentine's Day is about romantic love an...

A Peek Into the Life of a Working Mom: Creating Fall Traditions

Places to Pick Apples, Get Pumpkins and Have Family Fun


One of my favorite things to do in the fall is to pick out pumpkins with my daughter.  It's not a tradition we had growing up. However, Andre got us in the habit of doing it and now I'm hooked!

Toddler and a friend

Below is a list of places in the area where you can go with your family and start your own traditions. 
Be sure to share your photos with me on my Facebook page at Chaton's World Facebook Page!

Simmons Farm--Located south of the city in McMurray, PA. 
Triple B Farms—Located in Monongahela, PA.
Norman's Orchard--Located in Normantown, PA.
Half Crown Hill Orchard--Located in McDonald, PA.
Soergel's—Located in Wexford, PA.  
Traz Farms—Located in Finleyville, PA.  

For more information about this to do in Pittsburgh this fall, visit, Top 10 family adventures this September in Pittsburgh


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