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Meet Vanessa
Meet Vanessa! Originally from Minnesota (just outside of Minneapolis) but she has been in Boston for 12 years now, and still has the cute accent! Vanessa has two kids, Fiona (4.5) and James (2 next month). She currently lives in the South End of Boston but her husband...
A Snack Board Full of Luck
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We love a good snack board, and one that’s cute enough for a party and gets our kids to eat more veggies? That’s like finding a pot of gold. The BakerMama’s Leprechaun Snack Board is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s full of healthy veggies,...
TSSM’s Summer Camp Guide ’22
Our Guide to Summer Camp is here! We're proud to present our picks for the best South Shore Area Day Camps for your kiddos! Making the decision to send your child to camp can be so exciting for everyone in the family. And with so many wonderful camps to chose from, it...
5 Things You Can Do Now To Feel Great This Summer!
Spring is around the corner, and summer will be here before we know it. Now, to be clear – we don’t support the idea of a “summer body” or “beach body” – if you have a body, you have a beach body! However, as moms who don’t always prioritize self-care, we want to feel...
Gua Sha 101
This story was contributed by our wellness columnist, Michelle Calarco. By now you’ve likely come across a Gua Sha video on social media where you’ve watched someone massage their face with a stone and wondered what was going on. We wanted to get to the bottom of why...
In The Know: Working Moms & Career Burnout
We’ve all read the stats about moms leaving the workforce in records numbers during the pandemic. But most working moms, aside from the pandemic, can relate to feeling burned out at times (or all the time), by work, responsibilities at home, and the simultaneous push...
Meet Mother & Author: Ashley Audrain
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with The Push author Ashley Audrain! This Toronto-based writer’s debut novel was a New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller, as well as a Good Morning America book club pick. An addictive, dark read, it follows Blythe, a...
White Bean Pesto Salad with Garlic Croutons + Balsamic Glaze
Have you been following TSSM Contributor Kathleen Ashmore’s Hungry Lady Salad series on Instagram& TikTok? Dish after dish is going viral, and this White Bean Pesto Salad with Garlic Croutons & Balsamic Glaze has been a fan favorite, helping her rack up...
How to Talk to Kids About Black History Month
February is Black History Month. If you’re looking for ways this month (and always) to celebrate Black History and have age appropriate discussions about race and racism, you’ll want to bookmark our latest interview with our psychology contributor, Reon Baird-Feldman,...
Valentine’s Day Spin Art!
This Valentine’s craft is not only adorable—and a perfect gift for friends or grandparents—it’s a ton of fun for kids of all ages. Thank you to Ximena from Create with XnD for sharing this wonderful idea! Valentine’s Spinner Art Materials 1. Salad spinner 2. Cut out...
The HALE Life: Herbed Risotto Casserole
A warm and cozy meal that you can whip up any wintery week night. Use Hale Bone broth to add more flavor and nutrients! Thanks to {Ingredients} 1 1/2 cups Arborio risotto rice 4 cups Hale Bone Broth 1/2 onion , finely diced 2 garlic clove , finely minced...
Valentine’s Day Books for Kids!
This story was contributed by Library Mom Rosemary D’Urso. Follow her on Instagram @librarymombooks and head to Librarymom.com for more book picks for kids! Valentine’s Day is almost here and I have the perfect read alouds focusing on love, kindness, and friendship...
Meet a Mom: Andrea Jagaric of Aerie, Offline & Unsubscribed!
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Andrea Jagaric, the Chief Design Officer of Aerie, Offline and Unsubscribed. This mom of two has over three decades of experience in the fashion industry, including executive positions at American Eagle, Abercrombie & Fitch...
A Gateway To Reframing Our Limitations by The Creative Confidant
By Editorial Contributor: Joanna Dutra, The Creative Confidant, a confidence coach focused on helping clients build their best personal brand. What are the ways we limit ourselves? Yes, we try. Yes, we fall and fail. But aren’t there times where we’ve stopped...
SuperBowl 2022: Football PB Dip
This easy, no-bake dessert dip from Lynn Lilly, the talented mama behind the Craft Box Girls blog uses basic pantry ingredients like peanut butter, chocolate chips and pretzels. We’ll be making it for the Super Bowl and then again for Valentine’s Day—simply swapping...
The Buddha Bowl
Rice bowls are a perfect lunch for busy parents. Prep the ingredients on the weekend, and you can assemble an easy weekday lunch or dinner in just minutes. We love this vegan version from Maria Provenzano of From Scratch with Maria. Don’t have everything listed? Use...
Winter Books for Kids
This story was contributed by The Local Moms Network Contributor Rosemary D’Urso of librarymom.com. Follow her on instagram @librarymombooks. Winter is here and we are celebrating with our favorite picture books showcasing the magic of snow-filled days! Grab...
Meditation 101: Getting Started with a Mindfulness Routine
If there’s ever a time to look for new tools to center yourself, it’s January 2022. Meditation is one of the best tools out there. And....it can even help you be a better, more patient parent. We chatted with our newest contributor Kimberly Snyder, who is a...
Foods To Fight Anxiety
They say you are what you eat, and research shows that eating certain foods can help control anxiety symptoms. Of course, if you’re struggling with anxiety, you should speak to a professional about treatment options. Then, consider adding these foods to your diet to...
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King
We honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s tremendous legacy, remember his dream and rededicate ourselves to honoring both—on our platform and in our own lives. As part of that commitment, we’ve rounded up a few ways to celebrate Dr. King, at home. Outschool’s Offerings...