By: Kris Berry The other day my kids were taking a bath when they started to paint the walls with soap and bubbles. I had the idea to make them some “paint” they could use instead. It was really simple to make, smelled great, and clean-up was a breeze. What you need: Shaving cream*, food … More Good Clean Fun
By: Jessica DiRamio I’m all about spontaneous fun…sometimes. Ten long weeks of summer leave much opportunity for boredom, which is why I try to create organized fun for most of the summer. There’s a ton of resources out there with information on traditional camps, if that’s the organized fun your family likes. While I send … More Organized Summer Fun!
By: Martianne Stanger Blue skies with wisps of white clouds and warms breezes carrying the happy chatter of birds beckoned us outside. We picnicked in the yard. Then, the kids played while I did some much needed yard clean up. The day was perfection. Until…a squeal. A cry. A mini-eruption. Child tormenting child. As I … More Reflections on an (Almost) Perfect Spring Day
By: Robin Ruehrwein Recently, myself, my husband Chris, Chris’s brother, and his wife went on the Providence Ghost Tour (Providence, RI for those of you who are not local). Most people that know me, know I love this kind of stuff. I’ve been on the Plymouth, MA tour many times, the Salem tour, one in … More Providence Ghost Tours
By: Jessica DiRamio Summer vacation will be here before we know it. If your kids are anything like mine, they begin asking “what’s next”, the second school lets out. I am fortunate enough to stay home with them, so the thought of summer vacation no longer stresses me out, as it did when I worked … More 10 Weeks of “What Are We Doing Today, Mom?”
By: Martianne Stanger “Hi. I’m Martianne, and I’m a Playground Junkie.” There. I said it. I admitted it. In the past six years since I became a mother, I have also become addicted to playgrounds. I am a confirmed addict, who almost never leaves the house without a bag packed with snacks, drinks, extra clothes, … More Playground Junkie
By: Kris Berry The Lil’ Red Wagon is coming to Lantana’s in Randolph April 29-30th! If you haven’t already heard about the sale let me be the first to tell you how great it is! I am a huge fan of consigning children’s clothing. With three kids to buy clothes for (and seeing how quickly … More Lil’ Red Wagon Sale
By: Kris Berry It’s been a long winter here in the Berry house (as I’m sure it’s been in your house too). It’s no secret that I’m not a fan of the winter. I don’t like to drive in the snow. I don’t own a pair of snow boots or snow pants. I don’t even … More Cabin Fever!
By Sheila Gaudet Looking for the chance to introduce your kids to community service? The Boys & Girls Club of Brockton is celebrating Global Youth Service Day tomorrow at the Warren Avenue Club and Brockton Teen Center in Brockton. There are a ton of volunteer opportunities and activities for families and particularly school-aged kids to … More Celebrate Global Youth Service Day!
By Tanya Pimental Broken crayons make me sad. And this is why I buy them so often. I even take out the broken ones and keep them in their own box. I hate to throw them away and yet I am not quite sure what I should do with the ever growing box. Instant happiness … More Get Crafty
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