Healthy Holiday Eating Guidelines Traditional holiday baked goods are often high in calories, sugar, saturated fat, and cholesterol. The good news is that with a few modifications and substitutions your favorite family recipe can be made healthier without compromising flavor. In many recipes, the amount of fat or oil can be reduced by ¼ or … More Healthy Holiday Eating Tips & Recipes
Planning on going Trick-or-Treating or dressing your child up this year? Keep the following important safety tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics in mind. ALL DRESSED UP: Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with … More Halloween Safety Tips
Looking for Independence Day activities near you? Find our city guide to events around the South Shore. Let us know in the comments if there are any events we missed! Braintree July 1st Stars and Stripes Parade at 11:45 am The parade begins in the parking lot of the Registry of Motor Vehicles/Bayshore Athletic … More South Shore Fourth of July Events
By: Cheryl Maguire It’s May which means flowers are blooming, birds are singing and it’s time to celebrate your mother, grandmother or other maternal figure in your life. I never fully appreciated my mother until I moved out to go to college and then later became a mother myself. Here is a list of some … More Top 10 Attributes I Appreciate About My Mom
By: Sandy Churchill As 2016 draws to a snowy close and 2017 lingers on the threshold, the timeless sensation of resolutions comes to mind. As parents, we share a potential spirit of reflection, evaluation, and future promises to do better somehow—to keep doing what is working, for sure, but also to embrace change, improvement, … More Resolutions for Good!
By: Carolyn Coleman Growing up, my July 4th was hot and extremely humid, but most of all filled with lots of family fun. In my hometown of New Orleans, LA, July 4th was a day to eat lots of grilled food, hot dogs, hamburgers and ribs. In New Orleans, it was also a tradition to have … More My Southern 4th of July
Our Signature Moms blog would not be possible without the dedication and creativity of our mommy bloggers. We at Signature Healthcare would like to take a moment to extend a heartfelt thank you and wish them a Happy Mother’s Day! Taking time out of their busy lives to share their stories and wisdom with … More Mother’s Day Thank You
By: Sandy Churchill “‘Tis the season to be jolly” is one of those cute sayings that instantly reminds one of Christmasy songs and Hallmark movies, but wouldn’t it be nice if every day fit that spirit? Imagine if EVERY day provided a reason to be jolly—brimming with grateful moments, smiles all around, and good deeds … More ‘Tis the Season Should Last All Year
By: Martianne Stanger Christmas. Chanukah. Kwanzaa. No matter what holiday you celebrate this season, one thing seems to be on many folks’ minds: presents! Which gifts might we might give and which we might receive? My thoughts are no different. As I prepare for Christmas, I, too, think about presents. However, I do not just … More Enjoy the Precious Present This Season
By: Kathy Trainor You have no idea how easy, Easy Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge really is! Looking for an easy holiday treat that will be a hit with everyone? Look no further! Last year, while trying to figure out a treat for my snow plow guy, I figured I would try something new since I love … More Easy Holiday Recipe
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