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...
“Mom!” my daughter yells to me, standing on a chair so she can see out our front window. “You have to come look at this truck..it’s...it’s a COW!” My husband and I laugh, but we’re almost as excited as...
Gordon School is a forward-thinking and socially focused school for families looking to raise children to think, question, lead, and collaborate confidently in an increasingly complex world. Students from nursery school to eighth grade engage in a challenging and...
So here we are, just a few weeks into the New Year. The time when resolutions are being kept, broken, and possibly still being made. I haven't had any wine, but I have eaten some chocolate. So that should...
There's nothing we like more than hearing about the generosity of businesses in our own communities. And there's nothing we like more than a home cooked meal prepared by someone else. So when we heard a story that combined...
Birthdays have always been my favorite. When I was little, my parents made a pretty big deal out of them. It was never extravagant, but the celebration often began at the beginning of November and lasted all month.
It’s a...
I’m not gonna lie.
It's a bit of a relief that the days of marching a toddler up and down the sidewalk outside a restaurant while my dinner got cold are behind me. But articles about kid and baby-friendly local...
You may have read my recent post about how petrified I was to take my two small children on a Disney vacation with me and my husband. Well, we survived, and returned (mostly) unscathed. We had a few bumps...
I do not love to shop, and gift giving is not my love language. It's a bit more like a chore. Of course, like anyone, I love the joy it brings my loved ones when I nail the perfect...
3:45: Mom finally picks up my sister and takes us out for pizza. Do we usually eat dinner before 4:00 p.m.? No, but we should!
5:15: The State House looks so fancy! My sister says it's a castle.
5:18: Why are...
Rhode Island Life
Dietary-Friendly Ice Cream Options in Rhode Island
Summer is here! That means it’s time to indulge in some frozen treats. We know that many of you have special diets, and we...
