By: Martianne Stanger Growing up, I always loved Halloween. How could I not? As I saw more and more decorations go up each year, I knew my birthday was near. And, as soon as my birthday celebration was finished, the Halloween festivities began! My family carved pumpkins, planned our costumes, and, then, on the big … More 10 Ways to Celebrate Road Safety
By: Jessica DiRamio V-day is only moments away (or at least it feels like it) and you’re scrambling to finalize the goodies for your kids to bring to school. In all of that craziness, did you forget to do something for your littlest valentines? This mom to the rescue with a few last minute ideas … More Last Minute Valentine’s Day Ideas!
By: Kris Berry For the month of January I have put myself on a spending moratorium. I do this most Januaries, it is my way of kicking of the year on a positive note and recover from any indulgent spending that might have happened in December. This means I am not allowed to spend money … More IKEA
By: Kristen Clifford Happy New Years! Another year has come and gone. That means it is that time of year again when everyone makes New Years resolutions. Most people have a long list of things they want to change or accomplish in the up coming year. The problem is that very few people ever actually … More New Years Resolutions
By: Martianne Stanger Hooray! A new year is upon us and not only does that open up 52 weeks of possibilities, but it also reminds me of a great success: My family actually stuck to a resolution we made last year, and we are reaping benefits of it. A Simple Resolution Last January, we committed … More Four Seasons of Family Day Fun in the Local Area
By: Sheila Gaudet I’m writing this in the lingering “leftover hangover” of the holidays, thinking that I should be at the store making a few exchanges and cleaning up some Christmas mess. Honestly though, my kids are off visiting their fathers and my house is quiet so I’m drinking coffee in my pajamas instead. We … More “Thank You” Notes
By: Robin Ruehrwein I remember being at a Christmas party years ago, with my parents, at their friend’s house in a little town called Sharon. It was a pretty big party from what I can remember. I would guesstimate that I was probably about 7 at the time. It was a night time party and … More Why is Christmas Caroling a Thing of the Past?
We’re excited to share that mommy blogger, Tanya Pimental, had her baby! Her little girl, Emme Grace, arrived on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 7:25 pm, weighing 6 lbs 12 oz and 19.5 inches. There’s no other better person to tell you of how Emme Grace came into the world other than the new proud mom … More Welcome to the World Emme Grace!
By: Jessica DiRamio It’s a debate that I’ve seen get pretty heated amongst the Mom crowd. I’ve seen Moms reduced to tears over the idea of doing it or not doing it. I myself don’t do it. What is “IT,” you ask? Wrapping Santa presents, of course! There are two clearly defined camps on this … More Do You Wrap?
By: Sheila Gaudet After spending the weekend of family togetherness putting up Christmas decorations, I’m free to admit that there were moments…ok…hours…where I wondered if anyone would notice if I didn’t do it. I have two school aged boys and a husband who all are part of the process, but I often feel like it’s … More Great Expectations
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