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

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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...
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Friday Tip: Enjoy a Cheap Date Night at Eddie Merlot's

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At Eddie Merlot's
Sometimes, working moms need fun and a night away from there kids. And for me, nothing beats getting dressed up, going to a nice restaurant and having a martini--a Belvedere martini, straight up with three olives. I have learned that steak houses make the best martinis and one of the best ones around is Eddie Merlot's.


We've frequented Eddie Merlot's quite a few times and they never disappoint. One of the cool things about it is that Eddie Merlot's is a steak house that was decorated with women in mind. So, it's got great decor and great food! Currently, they are offering a three course special. I recommend that you check it out.

You can thank me later!









Cheap, Sophisticated, Date Night


Spring Prix Fixe - 3 Course Menu $39.95

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