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

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...

Kennywood Discount

At Kennywood in Thomas Town

We are down to the last few weeks of summer and you may be looking for things to do with your kids. Well Pittsburgh, Ohio and West Virginia parents, don't forget about Kennywood!

Save Big on Kennywood Admission!

At Thomas Town


Kenrnywood is a local treasure. It is a classic amusement park with enjoyment for young and old alike. Last year, it opened, "Thomas Town". My son and I were able to attend opening day and it was EVERYTHING! (To read about our experience, click here.) Because I am committed to my blog readers I have secured a discount for your. Please see below!

For a link to a discount to Kennywood, click here! Using this link can help you save $17 off of the gate admission price!


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