One Secret to Success as a Working Mom: Keep Your Arms Out to Receive Blessings

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 lesson I have learned recently is that the universe has reminders of the goodness that exists, we just have to look for them.  Life can test us in the most intense ways — and recently I have experienced that intensity. It’s been a season filled with emotional strain, logistical juggling, and moments where I question the laws of physics and fairness. But in the middle of this chaos, I have experienced some extraordinary, blessings that embodied grace-- when I least expected it.

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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