By: Jessica DiRamio Have you ever had the urge to create something but when you actually make the attempt, it looks like a 3 year old made it? Have you ever had an image in your head but when you draw or paint it, your kids laugh at you? Yeah, well that’s me. I’ve known … More She’s Crafty!
We’re currently sponsoring another Signature Moms Blog Contest! All mothers in the South Shore area of Massachusetts are invited to enter – and the submission deadline is Friday, November 16. The contest will culminate with four moms winning $250 each. Selected moms this time around will join Tanya Pimental, Sheila Gaudet, Martianne Stanger, Kristen Clifford, … More Attention Area Moms: There’s One Week Left to Become a Signature Moms Blogger!
By: Kristen Clifford I must admit, we have no respect for Thanksgiving in my house. As soon as November hits we start planning all of our Christmas activities. Over the past few years, we’ve started the tradition of cramming in as many Christmas activities as possible! We like to start off the season with a … More No Respect For The Turkey
By: Martianne Stanger A general oncologist looked me straight in the eyes several weeks before I turned 42 and said, “Don’t. Get. Pregnant. Again.” A week later, a surgical oncologist concurred with this advice. She reiterated that the hormones involved with a pregnancy could act as a trigger for me. She went on to stress … More A Reluctant Member of Team (Maybe) Cancer
By: Sheila Gaudet Last week I needed to travel to the Springfield area. More specifically, my teenager needed to be in Springfield for the day and required a ride. I took the opportunity to explore the area with my younger son and my college-aged niece who was visiting. I thought I’d share some of the … More Road Trip!
By: Jessica DiRamio I am not a good cook, but on occasion I knock one out of the park. Last night I definitely had a home run! Three kids went for more and I even caught my husband licking his bowl! My concoction was entirely based on my favorite meal to order at a restaurant: … More Chicken & Broccoli Ziti for the Unskilled Cook!
By: Kristen Clifford It’s that time of year, when pumpkin flavoring makes its way into everything. I live for this time of year! If I could happily put pumpkin in all my food, I would. My only problem is that I’m trying to lose weight and often times the pumpkin flavor comes with added calories. … More Pumpkin Cake
By: Martianne Stanger October is Sensory Processing Disorder Awareness Month – a topic that has been near and dear to my heart ever since we discovered what SPD was as we unwrapped the gift that is our eldest boy. The Journey Thus Far Today, as I look back at our journey to date, I feel … More Journeying (and Occasionally Journaling) Along with Sensory Processing Disorder
By: Tanya Pimental With fall here, pumpkin everything is all the craze. I have to admit that I actually am not a fan. However, I do enjoy pumpkin seeds. The kids had been waiting not so patiently to carve their pumpkins. So last night after powering through dinner, we set out to make some jack-o’-lanterns. … More Carmelized Pumpkin Seeds
By: Sheila Gaudet Most of my blog posts focus on the stories and situations in my current homelife, which is full of dogs, boys and an occasional husband. But I have another parenting role that is actually much more difficult. I am the very proud aunt of twin nieces who recently turned 20 years old. … More When They Are Grown
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