By: Heather Desmond O’Neill I love hanging out with my kids. Just the other day I came home exhausted from work and my little guy (3-years-old) asked me if I wanted to have a tickle party. How could I refuse? We giggled and laughed for 45 minutes. It was the best part of my day. … More Hanging Out
By: Janice Johnson-Plumer About a week ago I happened to stop at a carwash to clean out my car. It was a beautiful day and the sun was shining. The sound of loud music filled the air, as I saw kids having fun, listening to music in their car. My mind flashed to a similar … More How Safe Are Our Children?
By: Alison Puzia, Guest Contributor Looking for activities to do with your family this month? Look no longer. We’ve compiled a list of the best events going on in your area- perfect for the whole family! 1. Fuller Craft Museum’s Machines and Mechanizations: Exploration in Contemporary Kinetic Sculpture exhibit is a great way to experience … More Local Family Events
By: Rachel Ventura Does anyone else love Ikea as much as I do? I know for a fact that my daughter does. Now that she is big enough to play in Smaland, it’s her favorite store. She calls it “The Ladybug Place” and we now go about once a week. We are lucky to live … More Local Fun
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
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