It is happening again. There is no way to slow it down. The days are passing quickly and my tiny little baby is slipping away. My sweet little girl, you are going to be one.
I cried on your sister's...
I have lived in the Northeast for much of my life, and one of the things I love most is autumn. Even though it means shorter days and colder weather, I enjoy the sights, smells, and sounds of the...
Life with newborn twins is overwhelming. I still maintain that I have little-to-no memories of that first year; it was all survival. I’ve compiled a list of the products that made that survival possible. (Honorable mentions: coffee, coffee, coffee).
Gear
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I don’t remember how the meltdown started or why. Like all nightmares, they seem to have no beginning and feel like they will never end. I think it had something to do with the shopping cart. Wanting to be in...
It only took one second, one phrase, for my life to change. “I want to be a boy!” my then 15-year-old daughter screamed at me on a ride home from a friend’s house after I demanded an answer, knowing something was...
Summer is here. School is out. My kitchen floor is covered in dirty footprints, sand covers the floor of our minivan, and my shower curtain rod is the placeholder of many bathing suits waiting to dry. It's a true...
Get Moving!
Trampoline Parks, Locations Vary
The worst part of rainy days is when your kids have all of the pent-up energy and nowhere to spend it. What better place to get them moving and grooving than at a trampoline park?...
"What are your hobbies?" Ugh. I hate that question. It just reminds me that for a long time, I didn't have any. Despite the articles emphasizing how important it is for moms to keep up with their hobbies and passions,...
Raising kids in a historically rich setting like Rhode Island offers unique opportunities. In honor of Black History Month, I want to encourage us to take advantage of all that local history and share it with our kids. Most...
There she stands, slightly plump, and oozing cookie dough. She always volunteers to take the grandchildren; she never comments on their clothes or appearance; and at the end of the day, she assures you that the little darlings all...
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...
