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Currently: October 2025

Umm, how are there only a few months left in 2025?! October is always beautiful in Pittsburgh. I’m looking forward to fall festivals and even—dare I say it—beginning to think about the holiday season.

Mom holding baby in front of black car

Here’s what’s current in my life this month. Please share what’s up for you in the comments! (more…)

What We’re Reading, Baking, Cooking, and Learning

If you enjoy books, simple recipes, and hearing about homeschooling, you’ll enjoy today’s post! These are my favorite types of posts to write–ones where I share a bit of everything. What we’re up to, my random thoughts, and of course, what’s going on in the Zottola kitchen!

Family Life

Mordecai had his checkup for the impetigo rash that came back. He is on another antibiotic and an antibiotic cream. After his appointment, I noticed Dakota started to develop a few impetigo spots on her ankles (how random, right?!) but it’s not bad… yet? We’re keeping an eye on it. I had literally never heard of impetigo until last month and now it’s at the forefront of my brain haha.

He’s a trooper!

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