By: Sandra L. Churchill In a gadget-crazed, techno-ruled society, it is often unthinkable to step away from the fastest, coolest, palm-sized obsession or flat-screen marvel—in a quest to seek something altogether different. Whether it’s a trek on the “road less traveled” to get up close and personal with nature or simply a path to “unplug” … More Stepping Off the Cable Media Train
By: Rachel Ventura I am a huge fan of photography. Capturing a beautiful moment on film is truly an art form. I almost always have a camera in hand, trying to capture that perfect split second to keep as a memory forever. I am more interested in action, photojournalistic style photos, rather than posed, uncomfortable … More Photography
By: Mary Morris We have had a lot of snow this winter. Even by New England standards. And hopefully, we have had our last storm in March. The blizzards of 2013 did not frighten me nor stress me out. Of all the things I worry about (and trust me, there are plenty), weather is never … More It’s A Winter Wonderland!!
By: Kristen Clifford We’ve recently hit the winter slump. You know that time in the winter, where you and your kids are bored and ready for the warm weather to come.My husband and I decided we needed to find somewhere new to take the kids. I did some Googling and found a place in Pembroke … More Jungle Jake’s
By: Martianne Stanger Snow. Glorious snow. My oldest has declared that he wants to see 20 more feet of the white stuff fall this year. Me? I’ll take about 10% of that quite happily, but not all at once. For as I cleared inches upon inches of snow from our walk and driveway during the … More The Snow Speaks: Activity Does Not Equal Exercise
By: Tanya Pimental Every day it becomes more and more apparent that my baby is all too quickly turning into a toddler. In my brain she just turned one, but in reality she is already 15 months old and we are still nursing. I know that many folks find this out of the ordinary and … More Nursing A Toddler
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill “Mama, you can only call me Captain Hook or Captain America.” The days that I get to spend with the boys are always eventful. My 4-year-old son Jameson is quite the creative thinker. I loves role-playing and involves family, friends, and anyone else he deems fit. We frequently play Superheroes, where … More Playing With My Boys
By: Anne Marie Holloway I sat with my head resting on my knees in one of my favorite quiet spots atop a handmade stool that my husband built over a decade ago. It was a gift designed for my oldest daughter so that she could reach the sink when she was first learning to brush … More A New Stool
By: Janice Johnson-Plumer Many times, we are forced to find words to comfort someone who has lost a loved one. We try to be there for our friend telling them, “sorry for your loss,” “please let me know if there is anything I can do,” or “I am here to help.” But what if you … More Helpful Tips In Grieving For A Loved One
By: Sandra L. Churchill Blinded by glistening snow-glare that is streaming through my front windows, I am confronted by mixed emotions—chilled by another 20-degree day with winds kicking up frozen swirls of newly-fallen snow, but grateful for the warmth of the winter-bright sun. As New-Englanders, we are blessed with four robust and lively seasons—yet sometimes … More Cherishing the Seasons—All Good Gifts
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