By: Martianne Stanger It was a long, cold winter. Now spring is finally here! So, put away the coats and snow boots and break out the daypacks. It is time to get outside to take advantage of lots of hands-on learning and fun. Five favorite things we already have on our May calendar as possibilities … More Spring has Sprung. Get Outside for Learning and Fun!
We’re excited to announce that we’re sponsoring another Signature Moms Blog Contest! All mothers in the South Shore area of Massachusetts are invited to enter from April 2, 2014 to May 1, 2014. The contest will culminate with four or five moms winning $250 each. Selected moms will join Sandy Churchill, Anne Marie Holloway, Janice … More Attention Area Moms: Here’s Your Chance to Become a Signature Mommy Blogger!
By: Martianne Stanger Where you can explore magnetism… step back in time to boycott a bus like Rosa Parks, build a simple machine, join in a drum circle, learn drawing from high school art club students, or get hands on with props and puppets from a production of Jack and the Beanstalk? If you live … More Explore Hands-On Science, History, Art and More at Local Libraries
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: Rachel Ventura I’m not sure why, but I always find it difficult to come up with ideas to blog about during the winter months. During Spring and Summer, we’re so busy with activities that there always seems to be something, or some place, to talk about and share with everyone. But these days, it … More Summer Bucket List
By: Martianne Stanger Several nights a week after dinner, our family spends time connecting during what I like to call “Intentional Together Time.” During this time, whoever is at home gathers around to dive into a game, project or activity. Sometimes, we play traditional board games or make up our own. Other times, the children … More Connect (the Dots) After Dinner
By: Martianne Stanger Snow has fallen. The ground is covered. My children delight. So, task lists and school lessons pause, and out we all go to our neighbor’s yard to soar down a hill under a bright, crisp winter sky. By the time we all tumbled back into our front door – cheeks flushed … More 6 Lessons I Learned While Sledding with My Children
We asked the Signature Mom Bloggers about their favorite way to spend Thanksgiving. Check out what they had to say and then tell us about your special tradition. Do you have a ritual for sharing what you’re thankful for? Do you cook a favorite recipe? We want to know! Sandy Churchill I have many fond … More Thanksgiving Traditions
By: Martianne Stanger The holidays are coming. Stores seem to be shouting, “Spend! Spend! Spend!” Churches and other charitable organizations remind us to “Give. Give. Give.” Meanwhile, a wise voice inside of us hopefully reminds us to still “Save. Save. Save,” and, perhaps, to invest some of our income this holiday season. Spending, giving, saving … More Giving Children the Gift of Financial Fitness
By: Martianne Stanger Thanksgiving is coming! Do you know what that means? For some, it means feasting, football and family. For my family, it also means offering a cornucopia of thanks, plus enjoying outdoor fun and a step back into history. For several years running, we have thoroughly enjoyed heading over to Plymouth the weekend before Thanksgiving … More Enjoy the Festivities in Plymouth on the Weekend Before Thanksgiving!
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