Fresh off the heels of what is the most excruciating exciting week of school, I feel mentally and physically exhausted. Maybe I am in the minority, but Spirit Week brings a whole new level to my perfectionist parenting, not to...
In Rhode Island and Massachusetts, we are are lucky to have a wide range of options of private schools and preschools to choose for our children. But with so many options, it can be overwhelming to think about finding...
Let's face it, every mama has an area or two of parenting that she's super anal about. Whether it's organic foods, staying on a schedule, or bundling kids up like crazy, everyone's got something that they feel is important...
Before I had kids I was a to-do list, task-oriented maniac. I remember in college I would bust out a workout, study session, a paper, volunteer at the soup kitchen, and attend class all before noon. I'm not kidding. ...
Growing up near New York City, I was fortunate to have access to some of the greatest museums in the world. However, through much of my childhood, I did not appreciate this at all. My parents would drag me...
I've sat down to write this post on multiple occasions. Unfortunately, there's been more than one relevant time for it. I didn't want to rehash the gun control debate; it has been done and it is being done day after...
Today I went to the rally against gun violence at the State House. Although it was a journey to get there, it was extremely cool to be part of such an important cause. Gun violence is something my friends...
A few months back, I received a phone call from my niece, asking if I wanted to buy some chocolate. (Silly question, she could have just sent me the chocolate and a bill!) Being her first year in a...
There is a sunrise and a sunset every day and you can choose to be there for it. You can put yourself in the way of beauty. --Bobbi Lambrecht (Cheryl Strayed’s mom)
It was the first Christmas ornament that I...
We’ve all seen the commercial where the dad is running around singing “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” right? That’s me every August for the past three years, and honestly, at this point, I’m not even ashamed...
Rhode Island Life
Family-Friendly Walks Throughout Rhode Island
Now that spring has officially arrived and warmer weather is (hopefully) on its way, it's the perfect time to get outside for a family...
