It's the most wonderful time of the year! The festive season is officially in full swing giving us all that yuletide spirit. The holidays are filled with family, traditions, and oh so much shopping. For most parents, shopping for...
I'll never forget the first time I started my Thanksgiving week ritual. The idea came to me randomly while at my desk working in Los Angeles on the Television Studio lot. What if I hand-delivered heartfelt notes to all the...
Well, it happened. One of my kids asked me to get off my phone. I admit, after answering a quick work email, minutes later I was still scrolling away mindlessly on Instagram. These little rectangles of social media, email,...
Like many, my confidence doesn't come naturally; it's a skill that I have to cultivate.  Throughout my life, I've struggled to find my voice in a world of noise. I have also constantly battled with negative self-talk. I've always...
It’s no secret that since the pandemic began, grocery shopping has gotten far more expensive for American families. Though record-high inflation is cooling, Central Mass has seen costs continue to rise in 2023. Today, the average family can expect...
As we enter one of the busiest seasons of the year, it is more important than ever to prioritize our mental health. A year or so ago, I sat down with my mom (she is a therapist - I'm...
I absolutely love hosting my big family for a gathering during the holidays, but we live in a small space. This can make it difficult to do. To put it in perspective, just my immediate family, we have 8...
I'm in the middle of hosting my in-laws for a two-week visit. My husband is French, and we only get to see his family 1-2 times a year. We're all sensitive to how hard it can be when grandparents...
Welcome to the world of daycare as a working parent where you pay someone the equivalent of a mortgage to watch your child while you go to work. This year has been the first year my family has relied...
Pumpkin spice and...everything not so nice? For nearly a decade fragrance has been compared to secondhand smoke. Harmful ingredients linger in the vague label of fragrance. Companies hold no legal obligation to disclose what these ingredients may be or...

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Calling all puzzle lovers! Leave the kids at home and come hang out with us! Join us for a Mom's Night Out with a twist! There will...