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...
In case you didn’t get the memo, Mother’s Day is THIS Sunday! And it’s another year where typical Mother’s Day outings may not be possible. But don’t fret.  If you're still looking for a Mother's Day Gift for the mom...
There are facts about holiday shopping that feel inevitable:
Holiday Shopping is overwhelming.
Keeping track of who you need to buy for (and have already bought for) feels chaotic.
Keeping track of what’s wrapped is next to impossible.
Finally,...
April 22nd is Earth Day, a valuable opportunity to consider our relationship with the earth and how we can protect it. These days, we cannot think about the planet without thinking of the massive challenges posed by climate change....
Cold Cream.
The words drum up images of 1950's housewives in floral nightgowns, faces coated in a thin layer of white paste, hair curlers set and ready for bed. But what actually is cold cream? A moisturizer? Cleanser? Face mask?...
My husband’s and my anniversary is coming up, and so, like I do every year, I’m here compiling the pictures from our phones, Facebook, and Instagram to create the annual ‘Clement Family Yearbook’. While we don’t do anniversary gifts,...
It's November 1st, the morning after another chaotic but fun filled Halloween. It's cooler this morning, and the sky looks grayer. Winter is on the horizon. I put my old maternity sweater around my shoulders, slide on my furry...
In Part 1 of this series, we looked at how parents can begin to approach the enormous and often overwhelming topic of climate change. In this part, I'm going to delve deeper by suggesting specific products, actions, and resources....
Dear Husband,
On October 14th, 2014 we had $105 in our bank account, I was 9 months pregnant, swollen and as big as a house, and we stood in front of our parents, siblings, and a few friends reciting our...
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...
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...
