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...
Last year around this time I planned to write an anonymous post about how to handle difficult relatives. In particular, I was thinking of a in-law--let’s call him Brad--who is a mostly functional alcoholic with an anger problem. I...
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...
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 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...
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...
