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
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
Taste Test: Which store-bought pancake mixes are the best?
I just received a coupon for Krusteaz, and it got me thinking…pancakes. Delicious, light and fluffy homemade (and by that I mean, made-at-home-out-of-the-box) flap jacks....Read More
Five spoooooky Halloween treats. Eat them if you dare!
It’s Halloween season already and you know what that means. Time to scour Pinterest and try making really adorable snacks that, when executed, look absolutely...Read More
Mix it up! Six new recipes for Roasted Pumpkin Seeds!
I really love roasted pumpkin seeds but after decades of eating them with oil and salt, I’m looking to mix things up a bit. Check...Read More
7 Awesome no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas! No knives required!
My kids love getting pumpkins– it means the countdown is on to Halloween! The only problem is that they want to get the pumpkins the...Read More
6 Life Hacks *perfect* for summer. So cool!
Now is a great time of year for short cuts and these six DIY life hacks are perfectly suited to summer! DIY Mosquito Yard Spray...Read More
Awesome Tip: Goodbye Gifts make goodbyes good!
Here’s a tip that I stole from my good friend Kelly (she’s full of them and I’m always taking them). Thanks Kelly! Ever experienced the...Read More
Fed up with the fighting? 5 Great tips on managing your kids’ screen time.
I’ve got a problem in my house. A big one. This problem of mine is constantly initiating arguments, cuing negotiations and generally causing me some...Read More
Homemade activities we thought were a pain. Turns out they’re pretty simple.
I’ve always read about these at-home recipes for making soap or lollipops and thought, “How fun, but when do I ever have (insert obscure ingredient...Read More
Super easy and sweet Valentine’s photo gift idea! Pictures say 1,000 words.
Need a Valentine’s Day gift idea for the one you love? Photos are quick, easy and inexpensive—not to mention they make gifts that last a...Read More
Elusive restaurant manners. Teaching kids to mind their P’s & Q’s.
Teaching your kids restaurant manners can be a frustrating and seemingly futile task. It wasn’t until my kids were about 4 and 5 year olds...Read More
6 Ways to simplify the Morning Routine *and* be on time. No kidding.
Truth be told, I like to be on time. I’m often not, but I still like to try. It’s amazing how much more difficult it...Read More
Too cold to play outside? Check out these local spots for indoor fun!
If you’re anything like me, I’m not into being outside in the freezing winter temps. No thank you. But that doesn’t mean the kids have...Read More
My favorite Thanksgiving recipes. Seriously yummy.
Thanksgiving is around the corner and everyone is beginning to salivate like Pavlov’s Dogs because they know they’re about to dig into that one special,...Read More
5 Ways to find joy and balance, every day, every way.
I was reading one of my favorite blogs the other day and the topic centered around wishing your life away — wishing it was Friday,...Read More
Kids & Drugs. Have you had the talk yet? When and how to start.
Maybe it’s because I’m an incessant watcher of the television show Intervention, but lately I’ve been obsessed making sure my kids never walk down the...Read More
Keep cool with this super easy Frozen Tiramisu recipe. Yum.
Looking for a cool dessert that won’t break make you break a sweat? This one’s easy peasy. And not too bad on the waistline either!...Read More
Keeping it local for April Vacation? We’ve got the BEST staycation ideas!
April vacation is here and the kids are going to be expecting some fun! We’ve drummed up a few, unique and out-of-the-box ideas that’s fun...Read More
Cleaning Tip: Expecting guests? Tackle the bathroom first.
If you can clean only one room before company arrives, tackle the bathroom. This is the only room where people spend time solo and may...Read More
Awesome Tip: Bedtime for baby with a warm blankie!
I was having a bit of trouble getting my 16-month old daughter to settle down for bed at night, until I started tossing her favorite...Read More
Parenting Pro Tip: Bath Time = Sparkly Bathroom
Once a week, I’ll make a special bubble bath for my kids and allow them extra time to play. Meanwhile, I get out the cleaners...Read More
Slow Cooker Tikka Masala that even the kids will like. And if they don’t, more for you.
Sometimes my kids say, “Hey mom, why don’t we try some new foods for dinner– something ethnic, maybe?” (never). But that doesn’t stop me from...Read More
Making memories. 7 Great Date Night ideas — for you and your kids!
I’m a mom. I make sure homework is done, I wash their faces at bedtime and I bring them to soccer games. These are the...Read More
House Cleaning Tip: Minimize the upstairs/downstairs trips!
Although it’s probably great for my glutes, I loathe running up and down the stairs all day long shuttling this upstairs and that downstairs. To...Read More
Planning a holiday road trip? Keep the peace with these travel tips.
Traveling for the holidays? Time to pack up the family for one helluva ride! Because boredom sets in half as quickly in a car as...Read More
10 Things to Do Before You Have Kids – Pshaw. Do them AFTER kids!
Even though I have kids, I decided to click on this article I stumbled upon the other day—just to see what I was missing and/or...Read More
Lunch Box Idea: Silver Dollar Pancakes
Another breakfast for lunch idea, but your kids won’t be complaining. Try getting a healthy buckwheat pancake mix, throw in some blueberries (rich in antioxidants!)...Read More
Don’t miss a single thing! Summer Bucket List Must-Do’s!
It never fails. Every August 20th or so I start crying in my soup about all the stuff I *wanted* to do during the summer...Read More
Pokemon Go: Why parents can get behind this game!
Written by Sarah Lefebvre of WorcesterCentralKidsCalendar.com Unless you have been living under a rock over the past week, no doubt you have heard of the...Read More
