Seasonal

Imagine if someone told you a jolly senior citizen was going to break into your house while you’re sleeping; sure he’ll leave presents but he also has unlimited access to your home. You’d have the SWAT team on speed...

As a mother of children who don't like to get "spooked" during the Halloween season yet are desperate to partake in the festivities that this time of year brings, I need to choose our autumn activities very carefully. It...

  2020 could be summed up in three words: What. The. Heck? A global pandemic, statewide shutdowns, facemasks, hybrid schools, drive-by birthday parties....the list of things we never anticipated is long. My head has been a pandemic-laden brain-soup of uncertainty since...

Although it may not feel like it, fall is here. The leaves are starting to change. Pumpkin spice latte is everywhere. If you’re in denial that it's sweata' weatha' because it’s still warm out, I get it. Just like...

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...

It’s that time of year again. The night air has a hint of a chill, the schools are back in session, every road in the state is under construction, and everything is doused in pumpkin. Ah...fall. In honor of...

As much as we may try to deny it, 2018's arrival is approaching blisteringly fast. With that comes the influx of gym, new car, financial planning, and travel advertisements.  Turn on the TV, check Facebook, or open your favorite...

This time of year has always held a magical quality for me, even more so as an adult than a child. I've already raided the dollar section at Target for stocking stuffers and cute holiday décor, multiple times. I...

Let's face it, winter sometimes feels like the longest of seasons. But if you look for it, there's as much charm in a Rhode Island winter as there is in the summer (well, *close* to as much). With the help...

Stir-crazy? Cabin Fever? It may be cold outside, but there are still so many great local outdoor activities in Rhode Island to try! Don't let the cold keep you from enjoying some of the best things about winter in...