One Secret to a Working Mom Success: Celebrate the Seasons With Traditions

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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. "Family traditions counter alienation and confusion. They help us define who we are; they provide something steady, reliable and safe in a confusing world."— Susan Lieberman   Traditions have a way of defining a family, provide stability and give hope. They are especially important for woking moms who spend so much time working to provide for their family that they may miss some of the "traditional" mom things like bake sales, volunteering at the book fair, and a host of actual and seemingly made up holidays.  They are also important for families trying to reinvent themselves in the wake of d...
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Wordless Wednesday: Back to School (#BackToSchool)

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First day of school #BackToSchool

If you haven't heard, Back to School season is on and popping! For working moms, it is both the answer to our prayers and the cause of our problems. We know where our kids will be everyday all day without all of that camp planning. However, there are more activities and things to coordinate. So, it's a mixed bag.

What there is no conflict about is the cuteness and fun that is associated with the photos from the first few days. In these days, school is still a novelty, morning fights are fewer, and smiles are plentiful. Here are some moments that I captured.

Enjoy! 

Second Day of School

Third day of school with Stoneyfield!







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