By: Kathy Trainor Believe it or not, worm tanks are more common then you think. For a while I thought I was the only mommy blogger who made them, but I was pleasantly surprised to find out that fellow Signature Moms blogger, Martianne, was also working on a worm tank with her children. I use them … More How to Make a Worm Tank
By: Rachel Ventura I’m always hearing about Pinterest fails. Some of the photos I have seen are pretty comical and I admit, I have tried a few ideas from Pinterest that did not come out as well as I’d hoped. But I’m here to tell you about a Pinterest win that anyone can do! It … More Pinterest Win!
By: Rachel Ventura Looking for something completely out of the ordinary to do with your children? Feeling cooped up at home with all of the snow and cold temperatures outside? Getting tired of the same play spaces you frequent? I know we are. So when I heard about Fantasyland in Seekonk, MA, I knew we … More Fantasyland
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!
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: Angela Semeta Boy does time FLY when you’re having fun! Before you know it the kids will be back to school, but there is still time to get in some excitement for the family that won’t break the bank and won’t empty your gas tank! I’m keeping it local, as promised, and have some … More Fun, Local Events
Looking for a way to beat summer boredom without breaking the budget? Check out Free Fun Fridays, which provide free access to great local museums and cultural spots. If you attend any of the events, let us know! We’d love to hear if your family enjoys one of these great local resources.
By: Janice Johnson-Plumer As I read time and time again how many of our youth are being bullied, feel isolated, and commit suicide, I wonder how that can be prevented. As I was researching this topic, I came across an organization called The Jason Foundation, which was born out of a father’s loss after his son … More Protecting Our Children
By: Sandra L. Churchill The temperature today hit 90 degrees and morning dew was heated to a mist nearly at dawn. In recent days, summer has surely arrived. Sunlight is blazing down, meadow flowers are blooming, and the earth is warm and green. School is out for some and in the home-stretch for others. At … More Summer Wishes
By: Alicia Tapp, Guest Contributor Summer days can be hectic- especially when the kids are home from school! Break free from your routine and take your family to one of these great June activities. Whether you’re close to Brockton or Pembroke, we have events that will surely be fun for the whole family. 1. Kids … More Community Events
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