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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Back to School Tips: Lunches

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If you have a picky eater like my daughter, back-to-school season means that it is time to start planning lunches. The truth is, I'd have to make lunches even if she weren't picky because our son's preschool doesn't provide lunch for the kids. So, school lunches are soon going to be a part of my future. 


To keep it completely real, we wound up sending our kids to camp this summer as well because of the picky factor. Although I am grateful that my daughter is getting a more healthful lunch, life would definitely be easier if she would just eat the lunch provided for her by the camp and school like the other kids. Did I mention that lunch is included at both places too?!?!

Directing our daughter's lunchtime choices

Oh well, no chance in complaining about things I cannot change. We've conditioned her to believe that we are the source of her lunchtime needs. In essence, we have started this and can't get out of it. the upside of this deal is that by packing our daughter's lunch, we control what she takes. Since we're all is, we might as well give her things that are delicious and nutritious, right?! While we can't guarantee that she'll eat only the healthy we pack because sometimes there's some trading going on, we know that our choices are more healthful than what they provide at school. 

Here's my lunch packing formula:

  1. Main meal
  2. Fresh fruit or vegetable
  3. Sweet treat
  4. Crunchy option
  5. Water
  6. A positive note is generally a part of the deal. Sometimes it's just a pre-written one though!
To learn more about my philosophy for delicious and nutritious lunches, click on this post: Working Mom Lunch Ideas

Related Sites for Tasty Lunch Ideas

Laura Fuentes:      Momables Weekly Lunch Plan
Tia Mowry:          Tia Mowry's Easy Back-to-School Lunch
Modern Honey:  Back to School Kid Lunch Ideas

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