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...

Tips from a Working Mom: Always Think About What You Need

A banana for a baby

Buddha provides...

Working moms should always be thinking about what they need. Because sometimes like Mr. Miyagi pointed out un the Karate Kid, Buddha provides...

My meeting planner provided breakfast for my baby



I attended a meeting yesterday.  It was great.  I gave a presentation, met new people and had a really good lunch. As I was leaving they placed out some snacks for the attendees. I noticed a bowl full of bananas. I remembered that we were out of bananas at home and that the baby loves having bananas for breakfast. I also had no plans of going to the grocery store last night.  So...the banana and I left the meeting and the baby got his breakfast.

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