Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week #BMHW25

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Mom and three kids 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. Black Maternal Health Week April 11-17, 2025 I am a Black mom to three wonderful children. I was blessed to have three successful births. While I am an attorney, my third delivery highlighted the potential risks that occur when a physician fails to listen to the birthing person. Initially, I chalked it up to the physician involved and limited it to my personal birthing experience. Then, I learned that I was not special. Overwhelmingly, Black women experience higher rates of birth trauma, birthing complications and negative birth outcomes.  These statistics are what lead to the creation of ...
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Enjoying the Holiday Season Without Breaking the Bank

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I may disagree about complicated topics like what constitutes having good manners, class and common sense. (I actually collect etiquette books. So, if you would like a refresher on those topics, just let me know!) That said, we can all agree on this basic fact, especially at this time. The holidays can be expensive, and the current rate of inflation is not helping!

Here are some resources to enjoy the season and the upcoming year without breaking the bank! 







Big Savings and Free Activities

    1. The 111 Best Christmas Gift Card Deals in 2022 (Some offers come with perks for the giver, too.)
    2. Free Frosty's From Wendy's All Year: Wendy's Frosty Key Tags
    3. Blue Mountain E-Cards 
    4. Save Big on Ice Cream
    5. Dunkin Donuts Rewards
    6. Get a free Hallmark card every month
    7. Enjoy the Downtown Pittsburgh Windows
    8.  2022 Pittsburgh Holiday Market & Events  
    9. Free Events Pittsburgh December 2022

    BONUS: Family Cuddle time





     

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