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

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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...
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Wednesday Words of Wisdom: Make Each Day Special

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My daughter enjoying a special dessert on a Monday

With everything that we have going on during the week it can be tempting to save our enjoyment for the weekend. It seems to make sense. However, if we truly pause to think about it, there are fewer days on the weekends. Also, it means that we are consciously postponing our happiness. That decision is an exercise in arrogance. 

I keep getting reminders that life is fragile and shorter than we would like it to be. Don't postpone your happiness. Instead, see it all as joy--the good things, the bad things, and the mundane things. Also, make a conscious effort to make your kids smile each day. Making them smile will fill your heart with joy. It will also teach them that each day matters. And isn't that a lesson that we all need to learn?

The photo above shows my daughter enjoying her dessert on Monday. Dessert if the most favorite part of her day. She earns it by eating her dinner and behaving. Because healthy eating is important to me, I carefully select her desserts so that it is special, but she doesn't consume unnecessary calories. She feels special because I choose things that she'll enjoy. And seeing her enjoy her desserts makes me very happy. 

How do you make each day special?

Recipe: Dessert Featured in the Photo


A dessert cup (60 calories)
Fresh strawberries (20 calories)
Chocolate syrup (40 calories)
Smile (priceless and calorie free!)

  • You could also add a dollop of whipped cream, but we were all out!
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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