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Meet Kathleen
Meet Kathleen! The mom behind OMP Art Shop. We have enjoyed getting to know Kathleen and hope you'll enjoy reading our interview and checking out her online shop - perfect for personalized gifts and small businesses looking to get their logo on some swag! Kathleen...
Getting to Know: Comcast Xfinity
*This is a sponsored blog post by Comcast, but all opinions are my own* Now more than ever, we rely on each other. To keep eachother safe. To be responsible, supportive, mindful, caring and to be there for eachother in ways we never had to be before. The same can be...
Holiday Drink Recipes
Credit: Emily Hlavac Green/Delish.com Need a last-minute cocktail for a pared down holiday meal (or Zoom call!)? These festive sips will get you through New Year’s–and are easy enough to make any night of the week. Cold Pecan Pie Martini from Delish Grapefruit,...
DIY Hot Chocolate Bombs
Hot chocolate bombs are having a moment, and with good reason. They’re a perfect stocking stuffer, they’re cute enough to be Instagram-worthy, and they’re delicious. We love this simple DIY version from TSSM contributor Maria Provenzano. Order some...
Winter Wonderland Inspiration
We’re all celebrating in different ways this year, but we also all have the same “mom goal” as we do for every holiday—make the holidays magical. That’s why when we saw these gorgeous photos from lifestyle expert Caryn Antonini, we knew we had to pick her brain for...
Holiday Chex Mix
We are loving this Holiday Chex Mix with Brown Butter and Herbs from CatwithaK Cooks! Kathleen (Kat) Ashmore is a mom of two and she shares healthy, easy and delicious recipes on her food blog. This upgraded holiday classic snack is elegant enough to wrap up in...
Coconut Curry Halibut
Ingredients 4 shallots, chopped4 garlic cloves, chopped1 tbsp ginger, minced3 tsp red curry paste1 red bell pepper, sliced long1 serrano pepper, sliced round1 1/2 cups chicken broth1 heaping cup coconut milk3 hashes fish sauce (optional)1/2 cup chopped cilantro2...
Holiday Movies Roundup
With the cold weather and Christmas approaching, it's the perfect time to watch all of our favorite Holiday movies as well as some new ones! Adding some fun homemade "movie theater snacks" makes for the perfect movie theater experience without even leaving...
Meet a Mom: Ashley Scribi
Ashley maintains her own personal blog that we are always admiring, so we are proud that she has agreed to share a little more about herself to our followers! Which town do you live in? Quincy Where are you from originally? Both my husband and I are born and raised in...
TSSM’s Favorite Holiday Crafts Roundup
With holiday break approaching, social distancing required to stay safe and healthy, and the weather getting colder, we're all looking for fun activities to keep busy with inside! We've rounded up some of our favorite crafts that are sure to bring some festivity to...
Happy Thanksgiving!
Wishing you a safe, healthy and delicious Thanksgiving! Things may look a little different this year. Here are some past posts to make your day special and beautiful. Enjoy your loved ones and remember: practice gratitude. Some helpful posts for you on this holiday:...
Celebrate the Holidays with One Potato & Pumpkin Pie Parfaits
Recently, we caught up with mom and entrepreneur Catherine McCord, founder of Weelicious and One Potato, the super fresh, delicious, and healthy meal box delivery service for families. Not only did we ask her about her own holiday plans, but we even got her to share...
SHOP LOCAL: HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
Shop Local & Support Some of TSSM Favorite Small Businesses This Holiday Season.
Hale and Hearty Beef Stew
Hale and Hearty Beef Stew 2 1/2 lb Chuck stew meat 1 Bay leaf 3 Carrots, large skins 3 stalks Celery 4 cloves Garlic 1 onion, large 2 sprigs Thyme, fresh 2 small sweet potatoes potatoes cubed 1/2 butternut squash cubed 3 cups Hale Bone Broth (1 more cup at end) 1...
Finding The Wind In Your Sails While Sailing Uncharted Waters
Creative confidence coach (The Creative Confidant) with a Fortune 500 background, focuses on helping clients build their best personal brand Louisa May Alcott writes in her classic Little Women, “I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship.” Sailing...
Meet Stephanie of Linen and Littles
Stephanie moved to the Boston area for college, and has lived here ever since. She is a boy mom of two and runs a personal blog where she shares recipes, mom hacks, and lifestyle tips. Through her own experience, Stephanie has shared with us her ideas on how to...
It’s Donut Friday: Snickerdoodle!
As we head into the holiday season, we’re always looking for new baking projects to do with our kids, and things to make holidays breakfasts extra special. This Snickerdoodle Donut recipe from author and recipe developer Sara Mellas, fits both those bills. It...
Meet Loren Brill of Sweet Loren’s
Today’s Meet a Mom is a sweet one! We chatted with Sweet Loren’s founder (and soon-to-be new mom!) Loren Brill about her delicious cookie dough—made with clean ingredients. Her refrigerated premade cookie dough and edible cookie doughs are all made with non-GMO...
Remote Learning & Pods
Over the summer, it seemed like everyone and their sister was talking about forming a “pod” for their kids. And around the country, many families did, for a variety of reasons, in a number of ways. Some did it out of necessity, and others did it out of choice. Some...
Lasagna-Style Baked Sweet Potato and Kale Ravioli
Ingredients 16 oz Package of Ravioli (or two 8 oz. packages of Inspired Organics Sweet Potato & Kale Ravioli) 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella, sliced ½ cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese 16 oz Jar of Tomato Sauce (such as Inspired Organics Tomato & Vodka Sauce) Fresh...