I’m going to be in Pittsburg for a few days so I thought I would research what to do and where to eat. I’d love your suggestions too! Thanks so much! Where to Eat in Pittsburgh Caliente Pizza & Draft House Bloomfield location: 4624 Liberty Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15224 412-682-1414 Dine-in hours// Mon-Thurs:…
Visiting Tulane University
This was my first time visiting Tulane University but I almost went there for college! It is very close to New Orleans ‘ French Quarter and the students seem to have a good work/life balance of studying hard and having fun. In fact, they even get Mardi Gras week off! We left just as Mardi…
7 Tips for Writing a Ph.D. Thesis while Parenting a Newborn
Having a baby is one of the best things that can happen to a person. However, it can also become an obstacle on the way to personal or professional development. An obstacle, sure, but not an insurmountable one because there are ways to instill personal growth into parenting. Writing a Ph.D. thesis is a time-consuming…
22 Picture Books on Growing A Garden
If you are like me, I get through winter by thinking about spring. I plan my little vegetable patch. I look for signs of spring with the bulbs that I planted in the fall — tulips, daffodils, and hyacinth — peeking through. A garden and the bounty it brings is one of life’s great joys….
How to Teach Kids to Think Strategically Through Games
Learning through play is an invaluable resource to help kids develop intangible skills, helping them in all facets of life. Using games in an educational way keeps kids motivated and interested and affords them the opportunity for independent learning where making mistakes is encouraged. Kids are encouraged to develop their autonomous decision-making skills and get…
How to Help Ukraine
Even with Western support, Ukraine’s army and its legions of volunteer fighters are severely outgunned by Russian forces. The National Bank of Ukraine has created an account where people from around the world can donate to the country’s military. I can’t stop stress knitting from reading the news updates on Ukraine. I find it easy to feel stressed and…
Celebrating Girls’ Day: A Japanese Holiday called Hinamatsuri
I’m half Japanese American but I’ve never celebrated Hinamatsuri, known as Girls’ Day or Doll’s Day, in Japan. It is celebrated on March 3 every year with a display of dolls representing the Heian court in a celebration to celebrate girls and wish for their continued good health and happiness. An expansive hinadan in Katsuura,…







