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Attention Area Moms: There’s One Week Left to Become a Signature Moms Blogger!

November 9, 2012

We’re currently sponsoring another Signature Moms Blog Contest! All mothers in the South Shore area of Massachusetts are invited to enter – and the submission deadline is Friday, November 16. The contest will culminate with four moms winning $250 each. Selected moms this time around will join Tanya Pimental, Sheila Gaudet, Martianne Stanger, Kristen Clifford, … More Attention Area Moms: There’s One Week Left to Become a Signature Moms Blogger!

Journeying (and Occasionally Journaling) Along with Sensory Processing Disorder

October 18, 2012

By: Martianne Stanger October is Sensory Processing Disorder Awareness Month – a topic that has been near and dear to my heart ever since we discovered what SPD was as we unwrapped the gift that is our eldest boy. The Journey Thus Far Today, as I look back at our journey to date, I feel … More Journeying (and Occasionally Journaling) Along with Sensory Processing Disorder

Carmelized Pumpkin Seeds

October 17, 2012

By: Tanya Pimental With fall here, pumpkin everything is all the craze. I have to admit that I actually am not a fan. However, I do enjoy pumpkin seeds. The kids had been waiting not so patiently to carve their pumpkins. So last night after powering through dinner, we set out to make some jack-o’-lanterns. … More Carmelized Pumpkin Seeds

Yard Sales … On Facebook?

September 6, 2012

By: Jessica DiRamio You may have figured it out already, but did you know that I am a huge fan of all things social media? My job requires me to be on Facebook and Twitter for several hours a day and during that time I have found some interesting things happening. I recently came across … More Yard Sales … On Facebook?

Back-to-School, Back-to-Sleeping More

August 30, 2012

By: Martianne Stanger With the school year upon us, I have begun reflecting on last year and planning goals for this year. It might seem crazy, but one of goal our family’s academic year goals is sleep. Now, I don’t mean sleeping through studies. I simply mean getting enough sleep at night (and at nap … More Back-to-School, Back-to-Sleeping More

Finn is Three!

August 24, 2012

By: Abby Keane My baby, my sweet little baby, just turned three. This is amazing to me. I have no idea where the time has gone. We celebrated fairly quietly this year, probably for the last time – next year will probably bring the beginnings of “friend” parties, ones with real invitations, that necessitate themes, … More Finn is Three!

Awesome Kids iPhone / iPod Apps

August 22, 2012

By: Jessica DiRamio My family is lucky enough to have several Apple devices and even though a couple of those devices technically belong to Mom and Dad, on any given day my kids borrow them to play with apps. I have found that the iPhone and iPod don’t have to just be looked at as … More Awesome Kids iPhone / iPod Apps

Davis Farmland

August 17, 2012

By: Kristen Clifford A few weeks ago my husband and I decided to take the kids to Davis Farmland in Sterling, MA. It was a little bit of a drive, but so worth it! The kids all loved it! It’s a little on the pricier side, in the summer it’s $19.95 for everyone 2 and … More Davis Farmland

Eating Al Fresco Right Into Autumn

August 15, 2012

By: Martianne Stanger Moms everywhere attempt to balance budget, time, and convenience while feeding their families as well as they can. Kristin’s recent posts on “Kale Chips” and “Creating Healthy Eating Habits” and Kris’ on “Eat Your Veggies” attest to that. My personal daily experience does too. Straight through Autumn, many of our family meals … More Eating Al Fresco Right Into Autumn

Beach Necessities

August 13, 2012

By: Abby Keane We’ve been spending quite a bit of time at the beach this summer, and have done a fairly good job of perfecting our list of necessary supplies for the beach. A Shelter of Some Sort – We use a three-sided tent purchased at the Christmas Tree Shops. Not only is it important … More Beach Necessities