On January 2nd, 1992, I was hunched over my desk, writing excitedly in my black and white composition book. The first thing I always did when I came to school was look at the chalkboard to see the morning's...
I am a die-hard The Muppet Christmas Carol fan. It is and always will be the best film adaption of the classic novel. Michael Cain is the bar by which all Scrooges are measured. #changemymind... I also love The Grinch, eggnog...
For the love of Thanksgiving, the holidays are here. Whether you’re a Pinterest-posting mom who crafts all the way through Christmas then almost snaps by Valentine's Day or one who cringes at the mere hint of elevator carols in...
It’s been 14 years since a few friends and I planned a little Christmas gathering. I think there were 7 or 8 of us in attendance and we really just wanted dinner with drinks and a good old fashioned...
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...
Family traditions have a way of imprinting on you. Things happen a certain way for long enough, and suddenly they are 'tradition'. The goods parts and the bad, they stick with you, and then, it's just what you do,...
My kids and I were at the library the other day. Blocks were being built, book pages were being turned, little ones crawled and ran around everywhere. I was sitting in close proximity to a group of three moms...
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...
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...
Every Christmas, we go on what we call "The Grand Tour." Everyone wants to see the kids and we like being fed. And all the love is pretty great, too.
We plan accordingly. We bring the car with the biggest...
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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...
