By: Martianne Stanger Snow. Glorious snow. My oldest has declared that he wants to see 20 more feet of the white stuff fall this year. Me? I’ll take about 10% of that quite happily, but not all at once. For as I cleared inches upon inches of snow from our walk and driveway during the … More The Snow Speaks: Activity Does Not Equal Exercise
By: Tanya Pimental Every day it becomes more and more apparent that my baby is all too quickly turning into a toddler. In my brain she just turned one, but in reality she is already 15 months old and we are still nursing. I know that many folks find this out of the ordinary and … More Nursing A Toddler
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill “Mama, you can only call me Captain Hook or Captain America.” The days that I get to spend with the boys are always eventful. My 4-year-old son Jameson is quite the creative thinker. I loves role-playing and involves family, friends, and anyone else he deems fit. We frequently play Superheroes, where … More Playing With My Boys
By: Anne Marie Holloway I sat with my head resting on my knees in one of my favorite quiet spots atop a handmade stool that my husband built over a decade ago. It was a gift designed for my oldest daughter so that she could reach the sink when she was first learning to brush … More A New Stool
By: Janice Johnson-Plumer Many times, we are forced to find words to comfort someone who has lost a loved one. We try to be there for our friend telling them, “sorry for your loss,” “please let me know if there is anything I can do,” or “I am here to help.” But what if you … More Helpful Tips In Grieving For A Loved One
By: Sandra L. Churchill Blinded by glistening snow-glare that is streaming through my front windows, I am confronted by mixed emotions—chilled by another 20-degree day with winds kicking up frozen swirls of newly-fallen snow, but grateful for the warmth of the winter-bright sun. As New-Englanders, we are blessed with four robust and lively seasons—yet sometimes … More Cherishing the Seasons—All Good Gifts
By: Rachel Ventura Life is good. This past year has been pretty amazing. If I had to describe my life at this very moment in one word, it would be “Blessed.” I literally have never been happier with my life, in my life. I have a wonderful, loving husband who is also my best friend … More My First Post
By: Mary Morris The other day at breakfast I was thinking out loud and I said, “I wonder what I should write about for my first blog?” In classic middle school fashion, my daughter suggested, “Why don’t you write about how miserable you are as a mother?” And that beautiful, mischievous smile lit up my … More Raising a Teenager
By: Martianne Stanger What is it about my life and plumbing issues? Honestly. Ever since we moved into our home eight years ago, we have had leak after clog after… oh, just name the plumbing issue and I bet we’ve battled it. Let me tell you, if it weren’t for Google, YouTube, and places like … More Two Home Ingredients Save The Day (Or At least A Plumbing Expense)!
By: Sheila Gaudet One of the perks of having a husband who flies for the airlines is supposed to be free travel. Unfortunately, this means flying standby during times that the kids are not in school, which is more challenging than it sounds. Due to my husband’s frantic work schedule, school, extracurricular schedules, and pre-existing … More San Francisco Treat
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