One Secret to Success for a Working Mom, Expand Your Village (Jack and Jill of America)

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Jack and Jill of America member and her daughter Recently, I have become keenly aware that good kids are created by accident. They become good because someone made a concerted effort to pour positive things into them--things like, honor, discipline and respect for others. These qualities are taught through lessons and by observation. For that reason, I have been actively considering how to give my children more examples of people who embody those qualities.  Indeed, raising my children to become good people is my most important job.
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The Importance of Celebrating Halloween During the Pandemic

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Toddler with Pumpkin
Several years ago I posted a piece entitled,  "Four Family Friendly Halloween Fun Tips" . I had forgotten all about it until today when I was about to start writing this one. Upon reviewing it, I realized that I completed the items of that list with the exception of one. It's always nice to be reminded that I am an authentic blogger!

Dad Carving Pumkin

  






Last month, I was questioning whether Halloween should be celebrated this year. Quite frankly, we have all had a very scary year with the pandemic, grocery shortage, and daily doom and gloom messages, and have been wearing masks daily for most of it. So, I thought that all of us had enough of the series of fright nights that we have called, 2020. 




This month, my views changed. One thing that changed my mind was my sister, Jeryn, and her infectious spirit. She came to visit for awhile. Before she left, we went to Soergel Orchards for apple picking and pumpkin viewing. That visit changed my entire outlook about celebrating Halloween.

#JackOLanterns

I realized that celebrating holidays carries more meaning than what we may feel like doing. Celebrating holidays is about creating memories for our children and creating a sense of normalcy. Holidays punctuate our years and allow us to recognize traditions. In these tough, tough times, I think that we need to celebrate what we can when we can. 







Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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Unknown said…
Pumpkin carving is a little messy for me, but there will be trick or treating.
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