By: Martianne Stanger Spring has arrived and so has the glorious sun! Don’t you just love it? I do! I love how it warms body and soul. I also love how it beckons us all to head outside to bask and enjoy. Indeed, since spring arrived, our family has been relishing simple times outside. Perhaps, … More Spring has arrived!
By: Martianne Stanger We’ve all heard of the “unsinkable ship” the Titanic, right? But, did you know there was another ship far more unsinkable and much closer to home? The Pilgrim was America’s first double-hulled steamship. It traveled from Fall River to New York in the 1800’s and survived a 100-foot hole being ripped in … More Another Small Museum to Enjoy
By: Martianne Stanger As I write this, the first day of spring is about to arrive with…. snow! Yes, snow! More snow. And, for many, groans. But, not for me. Here, we’ve just been struck with the belly bug and as it makes its way out of our home, I am actually happy that we’ll be … More Snow? More Snow?!? 6 Reasons to Savor More Snow in the Forecast
By: Martianne Stanger Brrr. Am I the only one that feels like it’s been really chilly outside lately? Chilly, yet refreshing. In fact, with layers of clothing and a thermos full of hot cider or chocolate in hand, the great outdoors at this time of year can be quite inviting! Trust me on this. My family … More We Challenge You to Step Outside this Season!
We asked the Signature Mom Bloggers to share their favorite Christmas traditions. Check out what they had to say and then tell us about your favorite holiday traditions! Do you leave special cookies for Santa on Christmas eve? Or do you have a favorite movie you watch with your family? We want to know! Tanya Pimenta: We … More Christmas Traditions
By: Martianne Stanger The first flakes of the season have fallen in our area and no doubt feet of the white stuff are just around the corner. Thus, I thought I would re-share a piece I wrote in 2011 for a now defunct Sensory Processing Disorder Blogger Network site. The activities included in the piece … More Sensory Fun in the Snow
By: Martianne Stanger Before marriage and children, one thing I fantasized about was parenting my own children to bed one day. I imagined cuddling with my darlings to say our bedtime prayers, sing calming lullabies and share bedtime stories before I got up, tucked each child into bed, offered each a kiss on the forehead and … More Bedtime Bliss
Happy Halloween! To celebrate, we asked the Signature Mommy Bloggers how their families will celebrate this spook-tacular holiday. Martianne – We keep Halloween simple here, having the kids make costumes on their own, using things they have or things we can acquire at little to no expense. So, this year, Luke will be a Minuteman. … More How the Signature Mom Bloggers Celebrate Halloween
By: Martianne Stanger “Mom, help me…” my son whines when asked to complete a simple, everyday task. “I can’t.” I carry on with what I was doing. “But, Mom…” He begins to wind himself into a tantrum. “I’m sorry. I cannot help you.” I stand firm. “Yes, you can. You just won’t.” I go to … More Creating Time for Children’s Success
By: Martianne Stanger In the past six months, two young women I love as family, one gal who lived in the local community, one older gentleman connected to a loved one, and one world-famous celebrity who was beloved by many all took their own lives. Undoubtedly – and unfortunately – many others did, too. Why? … More The Power of Holding On
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