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Gardening with Kids: Fun Ideas for All Ages!
Spring is finally here, and we couldn’t be happier to be shaking off the winter doldrums and getting outside again. Since we’re planning on still spending more time at home this spring and summer, gardening is at the top of our list. We found a fantastic new...
Hasselback Potato Skillet with Mustard Garlic Butter + Chives!
This easy potato dish is just a little bit of an upgrade on classic roast potatoes. Use it to introduce picky eaters to new flavors, or for your next dinner party. Thanks to our food contributor CatwithaK Cooks for sharing this go-to recipe! Hasselback Potato...
Meet a Mom: Monique from Burpees to Bubbly
Monique grew up in a small town in Maine and now enjoys city life with her family. She is a working mama who teaches fitness classes in hopes to share her passion for movement and staying active. She also opens up and shares her journey with IVF, and welcomes others...
Hiding Our Talents In Plain Sight: What Nature Can Teach Us About How We Lead
This article is written by TSSM's contributor Joanna Dutra, a member of The Forbes Coaches Council. Creative confidence coach (The Creative Confidant) with a Fortune 500 background, focused on helping clients build their best personal brand. My drive home one...
Rainbow Cheesecake
Rainbow Cheesecake from Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt Crust 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 5 tablespoon butter melted Cheesecake 24 ounces cream cheese room temperature 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 large eggs...
DIY Rainbow Art
This piece was contributed by our DIY contributor Maria Provenzano and originally appeared on her site, From Scratch with Maria. DIY RAINBOW ART: White paper, preferably card stock but any white paper will work. Paint, preferably in the colors of the rainbow Small...
St Patricks Day Celebration Ideas from Domestikatedlife
This post was written by TSSM contributor, Kate of Domestikatedlife. These days I'm looking for any reason to insert some joy and festiveness into our weekly routines. With St. Patrick’s Day coming up this week, I have been gathering up inspiration from my archives on...
Meet Joanna, The Creative Confidant
So excited to introduce you all to Joanna Dutra, a confidence coach with a Fortune 500 background, also known as The Creative Confidant! Joanna is originally from Buffalo. She attended college in Washington DC, moved to Boston after graduating, and never left! Joanna...
Project Sunshine: Bringing Joy to Sick Kids!
Project Sunshine is an amazing organization that aims to bring joy and play to pediatric patients. The goal is not only to bring some light—some sunshine—to little ones going through scary times, but also to give caregivers a well-deserved break. We spoke to Whitney...
Chicken Piccata
Ingredients 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup flour (optional gluten free)3 large garlic cloves, chopped1 tbsp butter or gheeJuice from half a lemon1/4 cup white wine1/2 cup chicken broth1 tbsp capersAvocado oilSalt and pepper Method 1. Cut chicken...
Meet a Mom: Anastasia Lapointe
We love following Anastasia on her social media pages for her incredible sense of fashion and to see all the fun she and her daughter have. Born out of the country, she currently resides on Cape Cod, and works with children for her career. Learn more about her...
Creamy Sweet Potato, Corn, and Kale Chowder
This comforting, veggie-filled soup comes together quickly, in about a half hour. Plus, it uses long lasting root vegetables (sweet potatoes and carrots) and some frozen corn, making it a perfect end of week, pre-grocery shop meal. Thanks to our food...
How to Still Prioritize Self-Care
Does anyone else feel like in the past year they haven’t been alone—truly alone—for more than a handful of times? Ironically, staying isolated at home can mean not being very isolated (ever!) from your kids. Without any time to ourselves, many of us are catching up on...
Meet Sandy
Sandy is originally from Southern California. She grew up in Los Angeles. A volleyball star who spent most of her childhood at the beach, Sandy now lives in Hingham with her beautiful family. She has three kiddos, Madison, Benjamin and Sweet Baby Ray (Raymond).◇ Such...
How to Help Texas!
At The Local Moms Network, we’re moms committed to helping other moms. And right now in Texas, a lot of moms are dealing with unimaginably tough conditions due to the record-breaking snowfall—freezing temperatures, homes being destroyed and lack of food. Our hearts go...
Food Play: A New Cookbook That May Help Picky Eaters!
Previously, we’ve shared all about one of our favorite cookbook authors, Amy Palanjian, the Iowa-based mom behind Yummy Toddler Food. On her blog and Instagram she shares her expert tips, recipes and real life moments that we can all relate to. In her new book, Food...
Our Ultimate Sleepaway Camp Guide for 2021!
Spending part of their summer at camp is one of those amazing experiences that will stay with your child forever. Use this guide to learn about some of the top sleepaway options throughout the United States. All of them will help your child gain valuable confidence,...
Meet the Interior Design Moms of How We Haven
Reading moms Wendy Robinson and Lyndsay Scott are self-taught interior designers and founders of the local interior design firm, How We Haven. In their interview below, they share with us their favorite activities during COVID and dive deep into their backgrounds and...
Getting To Know: Bay Farm Montessori Academy
We are excited to catch up with Bay Farm Montessori Academy and share with you a little bit about the beautiful school situated on 9 acres of land in Duxbury, MA. Can you share a bit about the school’s philosophy and mission? Bay Farm Montessori Academy is a learning...
2021 Valentine’s Day Guide
LOVE IS IN THE AIRThe South Shore Moms Valentine's Day GuideThere is no better way to connect with the one you love than on the dance floor. Take your first step and try a unique date night this Valentine's Day with the experts at Arthur Murray Dance Center of...