By: Rachel Venura I love a bargain. There’s nothing that gets my adrenaline pumping more than getting a good deal on something. I love shopping at Kohl’s and seeing how much I saved at the bottom of the receipt. And what’s even better than a great bargain? Getting something free! Even though they tend to … More Fun For All!
By: Martianne Stanger Mark your calendars. September 22 brings a little-known observance in honor of some humungous animals – elephants – a day which can lead to big-time fun and learning. For several years now, our family has enjoyed Elephant Appreciation Day at Buttonwood Park Zoo, where we visit the elephants, Emily and Ruth, do … More Elephant Appreciation Day is Coming!
By: Sandra L. Churchill It’s a bit awkward to lump my husband and me into a group of people that we’ll refer to as “oldies but goodies.” When did that happen? There are days I still feel like a teenager… Oh, well, there’s a silver lining in everything—memories, shared experience with a whole class of … More Oldies But Goodies
By: Tanya Pimental It cannot be true that it is already August. I am in complete denial that I have a pile of back-to-school clothes sitting on my dresser. There is still so much fun to be had, but the days are dwindling. It was tough for school to go so late this year. We … More Shortest Summer Ever
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill Pinterest: The site that can create heaps of happiness and truly make me feel like an inadequate mother. When I first discovered Pinterest, I fell in love with it. I “pinned” all sorts of great ideas for my kids, home and fashion. I couldn’t believe the great ideas people had for decorating, … More Pinterest
By: Sandra L. Churchill When the Churchill household gets stressed plan a game night. Whether it’s crazy deadlines, mounting bills, or out-of-control schedules, we find that sitting down together to play a game is like instant therapy. While the likes of Sorry!, Monopoly, Scrabble, Pictionary, and Bananagrams are American classics, we’ve adopted trendy European games … More Family Game Night
By: Martianne Stanger Where can you touch lobsters, crabs, sea stars, and more; discover how animals use shape, size, and color to adapt; solve problems like an engineer; and learn about the hazards and helpers of migratory birds? If you are a kid on or near Cape Cod this August, you can do so for … More Want to Be a Canal Kid?
By: Anne Marie Holloway Hiking is a passion for both my husband and me. We have been hiking with our kids since our youngest child was strong enough to hold up his own head while being snuggly carried in a baby “back pack” or a hiking pack. We have hiked in all kinds of weather … More Telling Your Family to…Take a Hike!
By: Martianne Stanger The other day, as I was uploading pictures from our camera card onto our computer, I saw these two. They made me smile as I thought, “It’s the little things in life…” Yes, that is chocolate cake my two youngest children are eating in the snapshots – for breakfast, no less. But, … More It’s the Little Things…
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill “Mama, will you sing us just one more song….pleeeaassseee? Ah, the “goodnight” song. In our house it is usually the “goodnight concert.” After our routine of bath, stories and prayers, we end with a song…or four. It started with a short Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and has evolved into two longer songs … More Bedtime Sing-Along
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