By: Sandy Churchill Last week, my 11 year-old son Tim helped me create a traditional salt dough “crown of thorns” for the season of Lent. The project was for our CCD religious education class, but the lessons can extend to each of us as a life lesson. In the spirit of the Lenten season leading … More A Lenten Crown
By: Kathy Trainor You may not realize it, but there are items besides soup that your local food bank needs. They aren’t considered “essentials” so the staff doesn’t publicly ask for them. At one of my recent visits I asked the food bank volunteers what items people would appreciate the most, and I’ve listed the … More Soup Banks Need More Than Soup
By: Sandy Churchill As a homeschooler, almost anything can be a learning opportunity—but engaging in the political process is brimming with hands-on lessons, patriotic conversation, and controversial talking points. Our ten year-old is a political enthusiast who enjoys staying up to watch televised debates with as much zest as he expresses for some of … More Embracing Democracy
By: Martianne Stanger What a wacky winter we are having so far! Snow one day and spring-like weather the next. But after last winter, I’ll take this any day! The mild, but sometimes seasonal, weather we’ve been having offers so many invitations to do what I love most with family: Get outside! Perhaps snapshots of our … More Wacky Winter Adventures
By: Kathy Trainor Who could forget last winter? And the 8 feet of snow in less than 30 days? With another snow storm headed our way and one just over. I had to bring out a few tricks from last year. When children get “cabin fever,” one way to keep them occupied is by doing something unexpected. In … More Cabin Fever Picnic
By: Janice Johnson-Plumer With 2015 behind me I actually have a chance to reflect on what happened to me this past year. I remembered summer had just started and I am preparing for a relaxing vacation with my husband. Well, before the vacation even had a chance to start, it ended. My husband delivers some disturbing news and … More When Life Hands You a Curveball
The Signature Moms Blog would like to congratulate Signature Healthcare on their 2016 Women’s Choice Award for America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety. More than 3,500 hospitals were included in the analysis, which was sponsored by INC.500, and Signature Healthcare was one of only 472 to ear the award. Signature was selected based on consistently … More Signature Healthcare Wins Women’s Choice Award for Patient Safety!
By: Kathy Trainor I love brisket and burnt end are the best part, I feel. Real burnt ends are the crusty parts that you end up with after you slice a brisket. It turns out, if you over-cook a brisket, like I did, you have lots of burnt pieces And thus, Burnt End Cornbread pie… … More Burnt End Cornbread Pie – RECIPE
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: Kathy Trainor Walking through a winter wonderland doesn’t have to be bitterly cold. Your whole family can enjoy Animated Light Displays across New England. Families across the region turn their homes into magnificent creations of lights and sounds. You and your family can sit in the comfort of your car, turn on your car radio, and … More Animated Light Displays
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