I grew up in an Italian American family. We eat when we are happy. We eat when we are sad. We eat when we are mourning. We eat when we are celebrating. Food is an expression of love. ~Nicole Mancini Mountain Pickles & Pancetta Premium Antipasto and Charcuterie Girl, ... » Learn More about Pickles & Pancetta: The Sixth Love Language is Food
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These posts are samples of my sponsored writings; I was compensated for them, yet all opinions and poor attempts at jokes are my own.
Tell Me You Have Children Without Telling Me You Have Children
This post was sponsored by Window Covering Safety Council as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Tell me you have children without telling me you have children. I’ll go first: That's not how this works. That's not how any of ... » Learn More about Tell Me You Have Children Without Telling Me You Have Children
Attitudes are Caught, Not Taught: The Fred Method & Future of Learning
Pittsburgh's Mister Rogers conjures up ideals of kindness, patience, and optimism. Those of us who grew up in his Neighborhood of Make-Believe are well-versed in his lessons on sharing, friendship, and inclusivity. We all know and love him for being the every-child advocate he was. The name Fred ... » Learn More about Attitudes are Caught, Not Taught: The Fred Method & Future of Learning
(Fo)go to Dinner
When our beautiful city of Pittsburgh began reopening after quarantine, it did so as thoughtfully, incrementally, and safely as possible. So when Fogo de Chao's Sales Manager, Mr. Gary White, invited me to check out the private dining options, I knew I was in good hands. I also knew it was an ... » Learn More about (Fo)go to Dinner
Decluttering 101: Make Room for a Combined Working and Learning Environment
Don’t know if you’ve noticed, but distance learning may be here to stay, at least for a while. There, there now. Cry into your coffee if you must, I understand. If your situation is anything like millions of others’, your house has become a disaster zone. Trying to corral the chaos of having ... » Learn More about Decluttering 101: Make Room for a Combined Working and Learning Environment