This too shall pass. Five Parenting Phases that you WILL get through. Promise.
Tonight at dinner, my five year old daughter said to me, “Thanks for the green beans, mom!” After wiping the smug I’m-such-a-great-mother smirk off my... Read More
Super cool homemade Halloween costumes that are so easy and cheap, it’s spooky.
With commercial children’s Halloween costumes being such a big draw for kids enamored with fictional characters, it’s easy as a parent to toss the cashier... Read More
Peach picking season is here! Tips on where to go & what to do with them.
I somehow manage to miss peach picking season every year. I theorize it’s because prime harvest time is right after blueberry season and right before... Read More
Movie Review: “Dory” is Making a Splash — in theaters now!
Review by Dan Cournoyer Ahhhh yes, the long anticipated sequel of our beloved Finding Nemo has finally arrived. It’s about time right? Pixar has delivered... Read More
Condiment Makeover. Easy Additions for KAPOW Flavor.
I’m a really big fan of condiments. I will often order a burger just to get my fill of ketchup, mustard and pickles. At home, I... 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 new... Read More
5 Ways to find joy and balance, every day, every way.
This article was published in SeacoastOnline on Friday, October 30, 2015. I was reading one of my favorite blogs the other day and the topic... 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”
Soup’s On! Try this four-ingredient recipe that warms our heart.
This little number was adapted from an old college favorite and spruced up slightly for a delicious family lunch or dinner. It’s super easy, pretty... Read More
Dinner table apps (the phone kind) that make eating out fun again. Parent approved.
Waiting patiently at a restaurant for food just isn’t in a kid’s wheelhouse. And answering the, “When’s the food gonna be hereeeeee?” for the tenth... Read More
Cleaning Tip: Time to Dust? Wear a Sock.
Wear an old, unmatched sock on your hand when you have to dust the house. Run your hand along chair rails, crown moldings, and doors until... Read More
Open House at the Portland Nursery School’s this Saturday 2/6!
Looking for a preschool where you are also part of the classroom community? Look no further! You and your family are invited to join us... Read More
Green Tip: Adjust Refrigerator and Freezer Temps
Did you know that refrigerators eat up most of the energy expenditures in most homes? Even adjusting the temperature a few degrees makes an enormous... Read More
4 Things every parent needs to protect their kids’ future.
This article was originally published in the Portsmouth Herald 7/17/15. After my first child was born, I did the responsible thing and purchased a life... Read More
From the Blog: Social Media and tweens. I’m not ready for this.
“Mom, when can I get Instagram?” She’s been asking me this question for weeks now and I’ve been able to put her off with the... Read More
Unique grilling recipes. Thinking outside the charcoal bag.
Nothing says summer like outdoor grilling, but are you ready to move on from the steaks, burgers and chicken? Check out our ideas and recipes... 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
Angry Birds cupcake recipe! No app needed.
Need to get your kids off those gaming apps? They’ll be more amenable to put that iPhone down when cupcakes are on the docket, and... Read More
Photography 101. Finally learn what all those buttons mean.
It used to be, back when I photographed weddings, that I carried the largest camera in the room by at least several pounds. As I... Read More
Busy parents, meet your new best friend who wants to cook you dinner! Liz’s Kitchen!
There’s this game I used to play with myself where I’d fantasize I was able to choose between having a full-time personal chef or... Read More
Free YMCA Early Learning Readiness Program!
The YMCA is offering an Early Learning Readiness program for children ages 0-5 years old. For many families, informal family, friend, and neighbor caregivers are... 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
It’ll be a Happy St. Patrick’s Day with these Rainbow Cupcakes!
Calling all leprechauns! On the hunt for a colorful St. Patrick’s Day treat? Look no further than these rainbow-licious cupcakes that are guaranteed to be... 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
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
Parenting tips for air travel with the kids. No benedryl required.
Like many New England families, yours is probably ready to exchange their skis and snowshoes for bathing suits and sunscreen by the time February school... 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
Green Tip: It’s cold, even your water heater needs a jacket!
Here’s another method to corral that heat before it escapes, wallet in tow, out the door. If your hot water storage system is more than... Read More
Procrastination buster: Pick 4 things and do them today. Tomorrow, repeat.
If I really put my mind to it, I could avoid a certain chore for a month. Maybe (probably) more. But then, there it is,... Read More
How to cure a bad day. Tips for keeping your head on straight.
Maybe it’s the incessant freezing temps or the fact that my house seems to clutter just by looking at it, but I’ve been hard-pressed to... Read More