By: Martianne Stanger “Who wants to hear about their greatness,” I ask as I glance down at the clock-radio, take a deep breath, and turn the ignition key. “Me! Me! Me!” A surge of eager voices spills forward from the back of the van, washing away the woes of the moments before we hit the … More Celebrating Greatness
By: Sheila Gaudet For many of us, one of the biggest transitional moments between childhood and adulthood, is getting our driver’s license. With a driver’s license comes a different degree of independence, responsibility, and (for the parent) concern. Thanks to my son’s 16th birthday a few weeks ago, this is the stage we are in. … More Driving Lessons
By: Tanya Pimental Our family recently discovered a new fun spot: Yardley Wood Rink. Located next to the Center School on Depot Street in Easton, it is definitely worth checking out this winter! My hockey-loving little man was pretty excited to have fun on the ice. I have driven past the location before, but I … More Yardley Wood Rink
By: Martianne Stanger Where can you enjoy standing inside a bubble… making your own ball drop contraption… going on a safari… building your own inventions… playing outdoor pipes… creating gigantic tangrams… and a wall of geoboards… and more? At the Discovery Museums in Acton! Now, I know that’s a hike from our Signature Moms area, … More Venture Out to the Discovery Museums
By: Sheila Gaudet We are a family of January birthdays so today my post is about my younger son, Andrew, who turns 10 today! There are no more single digits in my household, which is both a little bit sad and a little bit exciting. Andrew has been sure to inform me that he is … More Double Digits
By: Tanya Pimental Like so many others, I have set myself some goals for the new year, which, of course, include some weight loss and budget commitments. It’s so easy to start off gung-ho and then slowly fade away into old habits after the first few weeks or months. So, in an effort to stay … More Resolution Crafts
By: Kristen Clifford After the tragedy that occurred in Newtown, CT, I felt saddened and powerless as a Mom. A group of fellow Moms and I decided that in honor of the lives that were lost that day, we would set out to do random acts of kindness. We didn’t say what those acts had … More Random Acts of Kindness
By: Martianne Stanger On New Year’s Eve, my children amazed me, not only by making it all the way until midnight to ring in 2013, but also with excellent behavior. I could not believe how pleasantly and appropriately they acted as the hours of playing board games, marching with noisemakers, eating appetizers, and celebrating with … More Finding Five Ways at the Start of 2013
By: Sheila Gaudet I’m writing this for publication on the 16th birthday of my oldest son, Anthony. Our plan for the day includes school, of course, then a trip to the DMV to take his permit test. Despite the fact that he is now taller than I am, has to shave most days, and wears … More They Say You Forget
By: Kristen Clifford In my family we are big into making New Years Resolutions. Last year, I made a post about how to stick to your resolutions. I like to not only make my own resolutions, but I also like to sit down as a family and set resolutions/goals for the family and each kid. … More Kids and New Years Resolutions
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