Scared of FD& C Yellow 5? Natural alternatives to food coloring, just in time for St. Patty’s.
If you are looking to ‘color’ your food this holiday season and are really perplexed, confused and scared about how your kids’ mouths turn a...Read More
Valentine’s Day crafts: Awash yourself in squeaky clean love!
Here’s another adorable DIY Valentine’s Day gift that you can make with your kids that’s cute AND practical. Each soap can be made with a...Read More
Enough already! Five things you can do to beat the cold.
To reiterate how cold it is outside is becoming a tired cliché. Short of jumping on the first flight to a palm tree studded locale,...Read More
Awesome holiday cookie recipes. Share with friends or eat them all yourself.
Whether you are baking for a cookie swap or yourself, these recipes are sure to please. For the exception of the first recipe, all cookie...Read More
Lobster Boat Tours in Rye for only $12? Climb aboard!
Island Cruises located in the Rye Harbor marina offers (amongst many other tours) a one-hour lobster tour led by Captain Sue. As the catch of...Read More
Ho Ho Ho Ohhhh. Here comes the holiday clutter!
As if you weren’t crazed enough. The holidays are breathing down your neck; finding the “just right” present involving you sitting outside a box store...Read More
Father’s Day Gift idea. It’s a tasty one.
Looking for a fun Father’s Day present that the whole family can enjoy? One of SKC’s favorite gifts (yes, we’ve joined and it’s totally fun...Read More
Dear Dads: Gifts we (really) want for Mother’s Day.
Hey Dads, wondering what to get Mom for her big day? Shelve the “I-think-she-mentioned-wanting-a-new-saucepan” idea and get a clue from our no-fail gift ideas below....Read More
Holiday Gift Idea: Canvas paintings from the kids!
Inexpensive and homemade– what makes a better gift than that? Kids loooove painting, and are usually only inhibited by us moms who aren’t excited about...Read More
Make-Your-Own Scarecrow Halloween Decor! It’s Brainless.
No “brain” required for this super simple scarecrow Halloween craft! Get ready for the fall holidays with this adorable pot sticker that’s great for all...Read More
Feeling hot, hot, hot! Why grilling is the way to go.
If you’re like me, one of the things I really look forward to in the summer is eating outside and grilling. Less mess, tasty flavors,...Read More
Summer Vacation: How to handle the extra kid time!
Whether you have kids of your own, you’re a nanny, have significantly younger siblings, or for one reason or another are going to be around...Read More
February 2011 vacation ideas. Family fun on the seacoast!
Vacation week is approaching. The kids are home from school. They are going to want a plan. And a good one. Unless you’re lucky enough...Read More
We Freaking Love the Dollar Tree. Look What We Found!
If you have a question, the Dollar Tree is the answer. I know this post won’t agree with everyone, but as the primary budget keeper...Read More
Apple Picking Season Has Commenced. Fail-Proof Dessert Recipes (Yours, Not Mine).
I don’t bake. Well, I do bake, but I stink at it. Suffice it to say, if I were in a dessert challenge on Top...Read More
It’s SO Beautiful Out…Wait A Minute, It’s Over.
By the time I post this picture, it won’t even look like this outside anymore. I can hear the consistent and aggressive dripping outside my...Read More




















