By: Alison Puzia, Guest Contributor We’re finally there- the homestretch until spring break, warmer weather and the kids playing outdoors. If your kids are going a little stir crazy, we have some great, indoor craft ideas that they will love! 1. Do you keep all of your magazines, assuming you’ll go back and make those … More Indoor Crafts
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill Every so often I write a letter to one of my boys – my charming first-born son, my enchanting second-born son or my endearing, loving husband. I keep a journal next to my bed and write them letters that I’m not sure they will ever read. A dear friend of mine … More Journal
By: Sandra L. Churchill In the month of snowy days, groundhogs, and valentines, I thought it would be fitting to share some “love wisdom” from Gary Chapman’s Five Love Languages book series. The book breaks down the way we perceive and show love into five general categories: quality time, acts of service, words of affirmation, … More Learning the Love Languages
By: Alison Puzia, Guest Contributor Before you head out to your big Valentine’s Day date, celebrate with your kids. Here are 5 ideas to get the whole family involved. 1. Prepare a fun, yet healthy treat for Valentine’s Day dinner with the family, like these meatloaf cupcakes with mashed potato frosting. We all associate Valentine’s … More 5 Ideas for Families to Spend Valentine’s Day
By: Martianne Stanger Not long ago, a mom from a homeschooling group that our family is a part of set up a field trip to a museum I had never head of: the Old Colony Historical Society Museum in Taunton. At first, I was hesitant to sign up to go on this field trip. Even though … More History Fun Right Around the Corner
By: Tanya Pimental Not many people that I know love the winter and the cold. I, however, really do love a crisp cold day. I don’t typically bundle up much. And I actually like to shovel, even though my husband likes to joke that I never do. Winter sports are also my favorite. So as … More Sochi Excitement
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill Poop. It’s what everyone’s talking about in my house these days. I think that once you become a parent, talking about bowel movements and urination become everyday topics that you share with anyone else who is a parent. Most likely they won’t get weirded out by it. I remember when my … More Potty Training
By: Janice Johnson-Plumer As I watch my son reach for the basketball I stop and think to myself: Am I reaching enough in areas of my own life? I watch Quincy and he is really giving it all he’s got to give the ball to his teammate. At times, I sit and wonder what I … More Reach
By: Alison Puzia, Guest Contributor After the holidays, cold weather no longer seems cheery and festive. Instead, it becomes a nuisance that prevents kids from playing outside. Is your family getting cabin fever from staying inside to avoid the cold? Don’t worry, we have the solution! Check out these fun winter activities that the whole … More Winter Fun
By: Rachel Ventura I’m not sure why, but I always find it difficult to come up with ideas to blog about during the winter months. During Spring and Summer, we’re so busy with activities that there always seems to be something, or some place, to talk about and share with everyone. But these days, it … More Summer Bucket List
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