The most meaningful gifts from my sons are ones I knew they did themselves - thought of, paid for, or created. This means inexpensive gifts and simple ones. My home office is a shrine of Mother’s Days, birthdays and...
There is one simple and lovely reason we celebrate Mother's Day: to pay tribute to mothers. But like many things associated with mothering, it can be complicated!
Do you usually enjoy Mother's Day? Are you sometimes disappointed or is the...
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner! As a Certified Culinary Nutritionist and Health Coach, I like to think of St. Patrick’s Day is a great opportunity to expose your kids to green veggies in fun, creative ways!...
Before each holiday season gets into full swing, I end up with a donation bag of things to cart off that we’ve simply outgrown. This year, I’ve decided to go with the five gift rule. The something to wear,...
Some people are incredibly thoughtful and clever when it comes to picking out gifts for everyone in their circle. Others, like myself, are absolute garbage at it. I have trouble finding gifts for all of the personalities in my...
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season has once again crept up this year. Every single Halloween, I say I’m going to get it together early, and in years past, by Thanksgiving Eve, I’m crunching to get pies...
I was lucky enough to see Elf The Musical at The Music Hall in Portsmouth on opening night. I will save you the suspense: I loved it. Like, was buzzing with energy for hours after loved it. Here's my honest...
It’s the holiday season and I’m stressed! I know that after Christmas morning, my kids will be flush with new toys, stuffed animals, books, games, and clothes. Yet…our house is already full of that stuff. Every toy crate, dress-up...
It's the most magical time of the year, but who are we kidding, it feels more like the most stressful time of the year. Why is that? The holiday season adds a ton of additional responsibilities to our plate....
The holidays always remind me of tradition magic. They’re right in my face: pumpkin carving, annual gingerbread house construction, egg dying and A Christmas Story viewing. Most families have holiday traditions, regardless of your celebration. Yet, traditions occur all...
In + Around Seacoast
5 Seacoast Peaks Your Kid Can Summit
When you think of the Seacoast, I’m assuming that mountains don’t readily come to mind. However, while the southeastern portion of New Hampshire and...
