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...

Save the date for Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Annual Summer Reading Extravaganza!

Being the daughter of an educator reading has always been very important to me. As a Pittsburgh transplant, it has been nice to see that the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is such a strong part of the community. Below is information about its Annual Summer Reading Extravaganza. Check it out. It's a great event!


Save the date for Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's
Annual Summer Reading Extravaganza!
Sunday, June 7, 2015
12 - 5 pm
Outdoor Family Festival
On the lawn at
CLP - Main (Oakland)
Don't stop learning during the summer! Dig into summer reading with an afternoon packed with live entertainment, crafts and cool activities for every member of the family.

Register for Extravaganza online!

Here's a sample of some fun things you will be able to do at Extravaganza this year:
  • Make your own smiley face cookie with Eat'n Park.
  • Hang out with the folks from Radio Disney & Friends.
  • Check out performances by:
    • Pittsburgh Obama Steel Drum Band
    • Timbeleza
    • Pittsburgh Musical Theater
    • The Squirrel Hillbillies
    • The Uncommon Quartet
    • Crusic Percussion with Colin Pinto-Martin
    • And more!
  • Take part in exciting activities and learn about Frick Art & Historical Center, Pittsburgh Park Conservancy, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, River Quest, WQED and so many other amazing Pittsburgh organizations.
  • Get into the swing of summer with activities from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
  • Watch puppet shows, learn origami and plant some seeds.
  • Meet Kenny Kangaroo and check out the Kennywood Trolley.
  • Touch a Truck with Citiparks.

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