Earth Day *every day*! Simple eco-friendly changes you can make at home.
Kermit was all wrong when he crooned that it wasn’t easy being green. It’s wicked easy being green. Earth Day is April 22 and I’ve... Read More
Does your child insist on having THAT cup every time? Eliminate your stress. Eliminate the options.
Choices, choices. As parents, we’ve been hammered with the child rearing philosophy to “give your child choices so that he or she can learn to... Read More
Helping around the house! Chore ideas for kids of all ages.
With all these able bodies laying around the house these days, just going around and messing things up, now seems like the *perfect* time to... Read More
Chicken Pot Pie Soup recipe. Just try to stop eating it.
Ready for a soup that will stick to your bones? Here’s a delicious, hearty soup that’s insanely easy to make and everyone in the family... Read More
Random vacuum cleaner attachments? Let it go! 50 things to chuck when Spring Cleaning.
It’s Spring Cleaning time and you’ve definitely got some stuff that should get sprung! When you’re finished, you won’t believe how much lighter you (and... Read More
8 ways to improve your mood and ‘tude. Peace is closer than you think.
We are in uncharted waters with Covid-19. We’ve been completely robbed of our norms which can lead to anxiety, frustration and eating thousands of pounds... Read More
Appetizers, pizza, dessert? Check out these unique grilling recipes!
Time to get that outdoor grilling ready, but are you ready to move on from the steaks, burgers and chicken? Check out our ideas and... Read More
Top 6 tips for tricking your young kids into eating healthy food. Yum!
When my kids were around 2-3 years old, they were happily subsisting on a strict diet of macaroni and cheese and goldfish crackers. Trying... Read More
Celebrate Earth Day with these super easy DIY Grass Head People!
Looking for something fun and eco-friendly to do with the kids for Earth Day on April 22? Try out these super cute Earth Day guys!... Read More
PEEPS S’Mores Easter Treats. Yes, please!
This wins my personal prize for cutest Easter treats EVAH! No campfire necessary! This recipe and photos are courtesy of CincyShopper. Check them out, they... Read More
When to toss it? Average lifespan of household products.
Many of us are guilty of trying to eke out the last breath of common household items—it’s expensive and time consuming to keep up with... Read More
Save our teeth! Gift ideas for a no-sugar Easter basket for kids, tweens and teens!
Time to getting hopping on that shopping! Easter baskets filled with candy and sugary sweets are on their way out, so check out our suggestions... Read More
How to cook the *perfect* hard boiled egg.
Are you ready to color your Easter eggs? It’s always a good idea to use hard boiled eggs unless you’re ready to clean up a... Read More
New England Museums & Zoos offer STEM activities and videos for families!
Even though we’re unable to visit in person, this amazing New England museums are putting out great content to engage with families and kids while... Read More
Cook with your family! $5 Dinner Mom offers up mealtime videos perfect for kids!
$5 Dinner Mom (aka Erin Chase) is offering up some family fun– and ideas for dinner! Erin and her sons will be hosting daily cooking... Read More
Rami Malek, Sarah Silverman, Betty White? Get your celebrity Story Time here!
Storyline Online has you covered for story time! Tons of famous actors, entertainers and personalities have offered up their time to create a library of... Read More
Old makeup, medicine, kids’ artwork (yup)! 10 Items you can toss! #SpringClean
Have you seen me lately? No? Oh, that’s because I’m at home buried under a mountain of mismatched Tupperware and ugly coffee mugs that my... Read More
Printable outdoor scavenger hunts! Guaranteed 45 minutes of peace!
The thing about kids is…they always need something to do. Last week we moved to a new house. Ever tried packing up an entire house... Read More
Tips on making the *perfect* Fairy House. Welcome to the neighborhood.
Fairy Houses are the latest craze in connecting kids with nature, and they are super fun and totally cute! Building Fairy Houses are simple and... Read More
Children’s musicians across the globe perform online kids concerts!
Missing your favorite kids’ music class or your weekly library program? Don’t worry! Children’s musicians across the globe have you covered! Amelia Robinson of Mil’s... Read More
Inside Activity: Photo albums. Ahh, the memories.
Here’s another activity that I keep in my bag of tricks for when the kids are “booooored” and having “nothing fuuuuuun to doooooo”. And this... Read More
Six educational (and fun!) digital resources for your kids during school closings!
Written by Sarah Lefebvre from Worcester Central Kids Calendar Are you sick of the battle with your kids about screen time? Here are some great... Read More
Gotcha! How to make the *best* Leprechaun Traps!
I was anxious to post a great “how-to” article for making Leprechaun Traps (because, apparently, now even the St. Patty’s Day mascot brings goodies for... Read More
Quick and easy indoor toddler activities that are super fun!
If you’re running out of ideas to keep your toddler entertained at home, take a look at our list of clever activities to keep them... Read More
St. Patrick’s Day is delicious! Festive edibles your kids will love.
St. Patrick’s Day is coming so it’s time to get your fill of green food. Go ahead, everybody’s doing it. Leprechaun Bait This is the... Read More
Weekend “Sugaring Off Tours” at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in March. YUM.
Spring celebrations begin early at the sanctuary with the age-old tradition of maple sugaring. The warm days of late winter awaken the flow of sap... Read More
March is Maple Month! Family Sugarhouse Tours & Breakfasts around the Seacoast!
I’m out to breakfast with my sister the other day when she whips out a small Tupperware container from her purse and sets it on... Read More
Last weekends for Charmingfare Farm’s “Sleigh Ride Social” on 2/22 & 2/29!
Here’s a fun, new winter tradition! Grab your family, or pull together a big group, and schedule a horse-drawn sleigh ride at Charmingfare Farm! Picture... Read More
FREE Jackson Village Park Snow Sculpting Competition 1/24 – 1/26!
The Snow Sculpting Competition is back at Jackson Village Park this year with at least 12 teams sculpting nature’s snow into the most exciting forms!... Read More
Recycle, Reuse and Repurpose. Check out these new uses for old things.
I love recycling. I get such a thrill from using “this” item for “that” when it’s supposed to be used for “that other thing”. More... Read More