Are we there yet? Tips for this summer’s car travel. You can do it!
Traveling for the summer vacation? Time to pack up the family in the car for one helluva ride! Take a deep breath and don’t panic…you... Read More
How to say “Thank YOU!” to your child’s teacher after a year with all the plot twists.
Plot Twist! Isn’t that the understatement of 2020. You’ve done it all as these last few months give way to the last few weeks of... Read More
Wondering How to Celebrate Mom During Quarantine? Check out these ideas!
Hey Dad, let’s face the heads up together. Are you ready for it? Teachers aren’t making cute projects with your sweet kiddos this year (which... Read More
In a Dinner Rut? Try these dinner themes and ideas just for fun!
Who is kinda “over it” in the dinner department? However, maybe you feel a little guilty about it. Spoiler alert- Me too. 3 meals a... Read More
Tons o’ fun with left over plastic Easter Eggs
Remember that bag of plastic Easter eggs you have stuffed away in the back of your closet? Or maybe their still hanging around your kids... Read More
May Day Baskets Your Kids Can Make! Leave for neighbors and friends even while distancing, phew!
Looking for something to celebrate? Running out of crafts ideas (or yet to try one) at this point? These cute, kid friendly baskets may be... Read More
Staycation Station Idea #3: Fun and Original Dinner Themes
Who is kinda “over it” in the dinner department? However, maybe you feel a little guilty about it. Spoiler alert- Me too. 3 meals a... Read More
Participate in the Virtual Kids Duathlon through May 10th! Cue up the Rocky soundtrack for the finish line.
Woah! This is a boredom buster. You’re welcome. Except that I can’t take any of the credit at all. This one is all race director... Read More
Staycation Station Idea #1: Tons o’ fun and options with leftover Easter Eggs
Remember that bag of plastic Easter eggs you have stuffed away in the back of your closet? Or maybe their still hanging around your kids... Read More
Is clutter sore on your eyes these days? Spring clean and purge these 5 items to feel better- stat!
Staring at a bunch of clutter as we are home in quarantine? It can’t possibly be just me can it? Does it bother you? Both... Read More
Have you heard? Registration is open for the C/NY Kids Triathlon! You’ve got to check it out!
A kid’s triathlon! Did you have this as a kiddo? I surely didn’t, but would have loved it. What a fun way to combine different... Read More
10 ways to improve your mood and ‘tude. Peace is closer than you think.
Life, kids, relationships, groceries, bills, cleaning, carpools, homework, regular work—it can all get pretty overwhelming! Often times we don’t feel like it’s possible to give... Read More
Wowzers! All your holiday TV viewing in one easy guide! Set your DVR and pop that corn!
‘Tis the season to find your inner elf and watch a grinchy heart grow three sizes! Set your dvr and kick back to watch with... Read More
Kids Con is Coming and Why it’s Happening is SO Cool!
Kids Con has been rocking it in Nashua, NH for the past 4 years. Now, Kids Con is coming to Portland, Maine this month in... Read More
It’s Spooktacular! Get tons of Booooooty at Any of These FREE Special Trick or Treat Events in the Greater Portland Area!
Wondering where to bring your costume clad kiddo out and about on Halloween? Below you will find info and general guidelines. Happy Halloween! Side Note:... Read More
Thinking Ahead! Grab These Deals While The Prices Are SO low!
I know you’re all going to groan and roll your eyes when I share a tip to do now that will make your holiday season... Read More
Need a break? Sanity-saving “time out” tricks you can steal.
Once you become a parent, doing everything for others (and all at once) becomes woven into our DNA. But it’s important that we keep an... Read More
Rainy Day + Sock With No Mate = Homemade Fun.
If you’re anything like me, your kids (or you) have no less than 6 socks in their bureau with no match. I keep thinking that the... Read More
DVR Alert! Find all your favorites on our 2018 Holiday TV & Movie Guide.
‘Tis the season to find your inner elf and watch a grinchy heart grow three sizes! Set your dvr and kick back to watch with... Read More
Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone Challenge: A week without caffeine.
This week’s Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone Challenge (GOYCZ): No Caffeine! I was always one of those people who said, “Caffeine doesn’t affect me.”... Read More
Gift ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week 5/7-11. Bust out the apples.
If anyone’s ever popped in unexpectedly at school to see one teacher handling a room of 16+, you know how hard they work! May 7-11,... Read More
Earth Day Challenge: No baggies, water bottles or paper towels, Oh my!
I’m not a professional environmentalist, nor do I play one on TV. But I do like to think of myself as (semi) eco-conscious. So when... Read More
My two favorite summer “salad” recipes– light and delish!
It’s only the beginning of June, and I’ve already run through all my favorite summer recipes. I’ve grilled all I know how to grill. 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
Get ready for your closeup. Tips For nailing the family portrait.
The long, golden days of summer are firmly in place on the Seacoast, with picturesque sunsets that may have you considering an outdoor portrait session... Read More
Five things I can’t live without. Just one gal’s opinion.
This is not groundbreaking stuff. These seemingly insignificant items that I adore and hold in such high regard. And if I were writing this article... Read More
8 Discipline mistakes parents make– and solutions to fix them!
Guilty as charged! I’m not going to admit to how many of these parenting no-no’s I’ve committed, but let’s just say a fair share... Read More
This book got my kids to eat tomatoes. Great books for life lessons.
Do you remember that book Little Red Hen? It was one of those Golden Book stories that we all had and it was about this... Read More
It *is* easy being green. Doable ideas for Earth Day resolutions.
I don’t know about you, but my commitment to being green tends to ebb and flow—erring more on the side of “ebbing” than “flowing”. Don’t... Read More
REVIEW: An Open Letter to Big Top Cupcake: We Like You
Big Top Cupcake. Well, this looks kinda fun. And my kids have seen the television ad at least 25 times over the last week while... Read More