Dad, there's a countless list of things you taught me, and continue to teach me. From showing me how to color inside the lines, how to use a power drill, how to ride a bike and how to...
As my daughter and I skipped up the front lobby steps to the Chace Theater, giggling in anticipation, a flood of memories rushed back to me. The times as a child that I raced and jumped up these same...
There is absolutely no better way to warm up after a long day of sledding or ice skating, and it's a perfect way to spend some special one on one time with your kids. We can guarantee an afternoon...
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...
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...
For me, November means so many things. The early inklings of the holiday season, the beginning of cold weather (my favorite!), the annual "who-waits-the-longest-to-turn-on-their-heat" contest amongst my immediate family members. The back-to-school crazy has settled, and life feels normal...
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...
Should you bring the kids to the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular? It's a question I've been grappling with for a few years now.
The thing is, my children are scared of everything sensitive. We can't watch any movie in our house, even...
Legal weed has arrived in Rhode Island.
Rhode Islanders over the age of 21 can now legally buy marijuana (and other cannabis products) for recreational use. Medicinal cannabis has been legal in the ocean state since 2006, and medical marijuana...
I’ve stopped hating Christmas.
One of the first articles I ever wrote was titled “Just Say No to Christmas.”
In it, I remembered how I had just wanted to cry while reading a ‘humorous’ article about Christmas and mothers. About Christmas...
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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...
