By: Sheila Gaudet Last summer, in a flurry of activity, my husband and I bought a house….and got married….and moved….in the same month. A year later, we are settling into the marriage and my husband is adjusting to having two stepsons. The house, like all houses it seems, is taking a little longer. In addition … More Home Sweet Home
By: Martianne Stanger July has passed and September is just around the corner. Don’t let that fool you into thinking summer is over. Back-to-school sales may beckoning from flyers, emails and store windows, but the truth is that summer still has weeks to go. In fact, it doesn’t end until the Autumn Equinox on the … More Summer is NOT Over – 10 Ideas for Savoring the Remainder of the Season
At Signature Healthcare, we’re creating a sense of community by offering a center for a healthy family – before, during, and after your pregnancy. The services provided include but are not limited to: Financial Counseling Insurance Registration Walk-in Pregnancy Testing Prenatal/Postpartum care – Patient education Referrals to community agencies Tours of our labor & delivery … More Come Join Us at the Brockton Cape Verdean Festival!
By: Robin Ruerhrwein This is a tutorial that I posted on my personal blog, Masshole Mommy, last week, but I was so proud of my accomplishment – that I wanted to share it here, too. Let me start by saying that I don’t consider myself to be a crafty sort of mom. I just don’t … More Homemade Crayons
By: Martianne Stanger Summer weather is upon us and even though it brings delight to some, for my husband, it can instigate drudgery. You see, he has a very long daily commute. And, since the A/C in his car broke over a year ago, with no funds to repair it, he gets to make a … More A Cure for a Long, Hot Commute: Dinner, Dancing and Delight by the Sea
Where A Mama of Wee Ones Can Enjoy at Peace By: Martianne Stanger A Summer Riddle for Locals Better than a splash pool in the back yard. Safer than the ocean when you’re a mama alone with young ones. What is it? The wading pool at the Freetown State Forest on Slab Bridge Road! Safe … More Freetown State Forest Wading Pool
By: Robin Ruerhwein My kids got out of school recently and one of our favorite things to do to keep busy is to have scavenger hunts. One of the things that I love about scavenger hunts, is that you can have them anywhere: your house, your yard, the park, the grocery store – you name … More Back Yard Scavenger Hunts
Looking for something to do with the family to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday? This year the City of Brockton will be holding the 12th Annual July 4th Concert & BBQ at the VA Hospital from 2-4 p.m at 940 Belmont Street. Dale and the Duds will be playing and we will be serving … More Fourth of July Celebrations!
By: Martianne Stanger Back in May, Jessica shared some ideas for Organized Summer Fun. Since then, Tanya gave us some tips for having a flawless summer beach day in Beach Bound, I wrote about some of our favorite local destinations in Passport Hikes and Sheila offered a favorite summer recipe while reminding us of the … More Make A Summer Bucket List: Bringing Summer Fun Within Reach
This Saturday, June 25, Signature Healthcare will be at the Greater Brockton Health Fair! The event will be hosted at the Trinity Baptist Church on 1367 Main Street in Brockton, Massachusetts from 10 am to 4 pm. The event will feature: free health screenings (glucose, cholesterol, bone density, body mass index, blood pressure); stroke prevention, cardiac … More The Greater Brockton Health Fair
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