Summer 2022
To my third child, on your second birthday,
In March 2020, when our corner of the world joined the increasing number of places shutting down due to the rapid community spread of Covid-19, I was six months pregnant with...
When my partner and I decided to try for our second in 2020, I knew without a doubt I would have a home birth.
I knew deeply this was the right choice for me, but I didn't have the...
It's World Breastfeeding Week again, and every year what I see on social media is promoting and celebrating breastfeeding as natural, beautiful, hard work that should be celebrated. But what if it doesn’t come naturally? It’s unfortunate that formula-feeding...
It's my dirty secret,- literally and figuratively-, that my house is messy. I have ADHD and a toddler who really enjoys art projects, so at any given time you are likely to step in some dried playdough when you...
Ah, the middle of summer. Maybe you, like countless other families, have eased into a gloriously relaxed summer schedule. Late-night firepits, pajama day number two in a row, or three, or four…. However, have you looked around and had...
You may have heard that this year in the U.K., Queen Elizabeth II has been celebrating 70 years on the British throne. While Americans didn't get a national holiday like the Brits (they gave up that right in 1776),...
For as long as I can remember people have always said to me, “wow, you’re so nice.” This is kind but it always catches me off-guard. Because, if I’m being perfectly honest here, I’M NOT NICE!
I’m a big believer...
Being a first-time mom is challenging. You are initiated into a completely new human experience.
There's a lot to navigate during this period. You’re getting to know your new baby and yourself, and your family is adapting to a significant...
I spent most of my childhood outdoors, and I pictured doing the same with my child. I spent my childhood in hot and warm places, so the adjustment to the northeast is something that I still haven’t come to...
This summer I decided I wanted to challenge myself to step outside of my comfort zone and learn one new thing “Just Because.” I wanted to refresh something in my life, just for ME.
When I was 20, and on...
Rhode Island Life
10 of the Best Independent Bookstores in Rhode Island
As parents, we know that reading to our children is beneficial. Some of my favorite memories include reading to my children. We've compiled a...
