The Pittsburgh Moms
Pittsburgh Moms is written by and for moms who live in the Pittsburgh Area. We strive to connect local moms by sharing personal experiences, fun ideas and useful information as well as promoting local businesses. Our community begins online, but doesn't stop there!
Stop Drowning in the Paper that Kids Bring Home from School… Every. Single. Day.
I have 5 school aged kids. 5 kids lugging home crafts, projects, tests, photos, notebooks, and journals from school. 5 kids needing forms signed, tests reviewed, homework checked. Even in this digital age, there are...
Designing our Home-school Environment
We are a home-school family. My daughter is enrolled in an online, public charter school. The school provides an asynchronous, well-crafted and varied curriculum with a great amount of materials and support. I, as...
Back to School Capsule Wardrobe
We, as mothers, have all been there. It haunts us day and night, the over flowing piles of laundry which never gets completely done because there is no place to put the laundry once...
Healthful Back To School Lunches Made Easy
Back to school is a very emotional time of year for our family. We are all sad that summer is coming to an end, and that the new school year is starting. Which ultimately...
Ways To Get Your Kids Excited About Going Back To School
It's back to school time! As summer comes to an end your child may not be too happy about trading days at the pool for sitting behind a desk. I think the best way...
Ultimate Guide to Pittsburgh Area Splash Pads
With rising temperatures outside and ever increasing energy inside, a visit to a local splash park is the perfect solution.
We put together a full guide to splash pads around Pittsburgh. All that's left to...
We all scream for sunscreen!
Sun safety is a big deal in my family. My son has skin grafts on both of his arms, and my wife has had more suspicious moles removed from her body than I can...
A Letter To My Preschool Graduate
Hi Baby girl,
I can't believe you graduated from Preschool and will soon embark on your Kindergarten journey. I want you to know how proud you have made mommy and daddy!
It is sometimes hard for...
Baseball and Babies at PNC Park
In Pittsburgh, we follow our distinguished teams to their specific places within the city. If you want to see a Pittsburgh Steeler’s game, you go to Acrisure Stadium. If you want to see the...
Stay Organized This Summer with Mabel’s Labels: Essential Tips for Managing Family Chaos
Transitioning from your school routine in summer can look different for each family. Perhaps it means earlier mornings to get the kids to camp or heading to the lake house for lazy days by...
