November opens the door to one of my favorite times of year – the Holidays!! I come from a huge family so when I think of Thanksgiving and Christmas, I can’t help but remember all the happy times spent with friends and family when I grew up. My Dad is one of 11 and my […]
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After a long, long winter here in New England, we are beyond excited to get outside to do some of our favorite things! We got out for hikes and lots of sledding during the cold winter months. But if I’m being honest, snow is not my favorite. However, I am a pretty big fan of […]
Being a parent can feel overwhelming and a bit much sometimes, and rightfully so. You have people to take care of, additional responsibilities, schedules and of course, self care to think about. It would make sense that sometimes you might feel a bit in over your head, especially if you’re new to all of this. […]
We’re in the mist of winter up here and February break will be here before you know it. We all know it’s easy to stay inside, where it’s cozy and warm. But things can get pretty tense when everyone is cooped up indoors, especially given the past year that we have had. And though I’m […]
Can you believe it’s that time of year again? Have you started planning out how you’re going to manage your holidays? Or maybe you’ve already started Christmas shopping?! I’m not quite there yet but I’m certainly thinking about it. I love the holidays and it’s so much more magical with kids now. Seeing everything through […]
Happy fall y’all! The school year is well underway and it looks vastly different than last year for families all across the nation. So many districts are opting for virtual school and that’s sometimes a struggle. Having kids in front of screens all day is something we’ve been told NOT to do by experts. That […]
It’s 6:06am as I sit here and write this. The littles are still sleeping and it’s eerily quiet in my house. Don’t take that as a complaint. It’s not. It’s just rare. Well, I guess it used to be rare. These days it seems this is the new norm. Rise early. Get a workout in. […]
It’s summer, which means that it’s time for you and your children to head outdoors! It’s not always easy to come up with creative ways to entertain your kids, but there’s so much to do when you’re outside. From games to sports, it’s possible for your family to have fun every day – and blow […]
When my second son Teddy was born mid February, the word coronavirus did not mean much to me. It was something I had heard about in the news but was in the back of my mind as it was only in China at the time and not a threat to us in the United States. […]
It’s Memorial Day weekend. The unofficial start of summer. Here in New England we’re thrilled to be welcoming warmer weather and enjoying more time outside. It’s one of the small things we look forward to each day so we can get out of the house! In past years we’d be getting ready to attend cookouts […]
Though most of us have no idea what day it is, us mamas know that Mother’s Day is coming up soon. It’s a happy day. One to look forward to. And certainly one to celebrate. However, I can’t help but think of each and every type of mom out there and what this time is […]
April showers bring May flowers, but what’s there to do when the sun doesn’t come out at all? Don’t let those day-long thunderstorms dampen your mood or your plans. Instead, get your family together and settle in for a memorable afternoon. Take a look at these fun indoor play ideas for rainy spring days. 1. […]
Dear pre-schooler, Since the day you were born I have tracked your each and every move. Your big milestones like rolling over, saying your first word, your first step and your first food. It’s all charted out on a cute little chalk board that I propped you up next to so I could snap that […]
As the weather starts to get colder, finding ways to keep your kiddos entertained can become difficult. Winter is the time when a lot of kids spend more time on electronics like iPads, video games, or binging television. While a little bit of this is okay, it’s not great when a kid is glued to […]