A Secret to Success This New Year: Become Committed and Resilient

Mom and son celebrating the new year in the Bahamas in 2025! "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." – Confucius 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. 2025 was intense. I faced a convergence of pressures: the stress of navigating life as a single mom while paying considerable  alimony ,  an intensifying family situation since we lost my beloved aunt, my dad, and my cousin’s mom—work related stress—learning a new job after an imposed job change, all while navigating the rapid pace of raising my kids and trying to maintain a standard of living for them with fewer resources. Together, these factor...

Friday Tip: Succeeding at Healthy Living (How to Grow Sprouts at Home)

As working moms, we want to give our families healthy meals. Below is a link to an article that gives you tips about how to grow sprouts at home. It's a great way to do a project with your kids. They'll think it's fun. They'll be more engaged in helping the family plan meals, which teaches them responsibility. You will also get a healthy food source.  Everybody wins!!! 

Send me photos of your indoor gardens!



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Fresh Greens in Winter: How to Grow Sprouts at Home | E...
Winter is when we need fresh greens the most, and sprouts are the super-food of the season...
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