When I was growing up, Hanukkah was one of my favorite holidays. It was the one that involved family, presents, and food and did not entail spending 2+ hours at synagogue. I always thought of it as the underdog...
One year ago, Providence Moms Blog asked our contributors what they were doing with their kids to honor Martin Luther King Jr. One of our writers, a white, 67-year-old, self-proclaimed liberal baby-boomer sent us the following piece, but told...
Before I became a mom, I watched football every Sunday. When I say that, I mean I actually WATCHED the game. I knew what "first and ten" meant and what a "blitz" was. But somehow over the last six...
This year, Providence Moms Blog is trusting ZenSwank with many of our gifting needs. Gift Boxes curated by ZenSwank are quite unique because they are tailored to each gift recipients interests. Gift boxs can be customized for you personally...
"I heard that Santa was here, is that true?" a sweet little one asked me as his family walked up to the registration table. "He's here! And he heard that you were coming too! He's been waiting for you...
'Tis the season for holiday cheer. And holiday stress. So, what is a mom to do?
Breathe in and out. And follow my holiday sanity-saving tips below.
- Give back. Give something. Anything. Whether your time, your talent, gifts, or meals...
A few months ago I confessed my hatred of Disney theme parks, so I'm sure I'll earn a few more enemies with this: I loathe everything about the Elf on a Shelf, and I cannot understand why so many...
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...
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...
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...
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...
