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Meet Michaela
Michaela grew up in Scituate and has spent most of her life here. As a child, she could walk or ride her bike to the beach and school. She went to school in New Hampshire, lived in the city briefly, but the most significant move she made was to the...
Recipe: Slow-cooked Apple Sauce from Michaela at Home Dwelling
One of the best parts of the South Shore Moms is that we are meeting some pretty cool local moms who are doing amazing things on top of being moms! Michaela was kind enough to be featured as one of our "Meet a Moms" AND gave us not one but two...
Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookies from Michaela at Home Dwelling
One of the best parts of the South Shore Moms is that we are meeting some pretty cool local moms who are doing amazing things on top of being moms! Michaela was kind enough to be featured as one of our "Meet a Moms" AND gave us not one but two delicious...
Five Ingredient Friday: Fajitas
By Guest Blogger Anna Gass It’s Friday, and face it, you are exhausted. You have folded the laundry, loaded the dishwasher and tidied up the house and now you just want (need) to plop down on the couch and just relax. However, you need to get going on dinner and fast,...
FriYay: Local Coffee Roundup
It is the last weekend of September. How did that happen? You have made it through undoubtedly the most hectic month for us moms (you know, besides every other month)! Since it's International Coffee Day, we have dedicated today’s roundup to our best...
Why 70 Percent of Kids Quit Sports by Age 13
According to a poll from the National Alliance for Youth Sports, around 70 percent of kids in the United States stop playing organized sports by the age of 13. Why are kids walking away? According to research, one of the main reasons is injury. Here are...
Cookies for Nursing Moms (That the whole family can enjoy!)
If you're a breastfeeding mama or if you simply love oatmeal cookies, this recipe is for you! They're technically called "Lactation Cookies" but we PROMISE anyone can eat them and NO you will not start lactating (dear husband) if you aren't nursing and...
3 Ways to Celebrate Your Child’s Creativity
Art is an essential way for children to begin to express themselves. The precursor to reading and writing is the understanding that a symbol can represent something else. The tactile aspect of painting, drawing, and kneading also provide important sensory and...
Once Upon a Farm… G I V E A W A Y! *closed*
When my second was born, I dusted off the Beeba Babycook...and promptly used it twice before giving up. Too much effort, too little time (and energy). The poor babe ate mashed bananas and avocados morning, noon and night. Then, a friend told me about Once...
A message from Mexico
My sister moved to Mexico City with her husband and two young boys about a year ago. Living in an unfamiliar country, far from her family and her friends has been an adjustment. With the recent earthquakes in Mexico, our hearts have been in knots. We received a...
10 Local Date Night Ideas
It is so easy to get caught up in the day-to-day as parents but golly do we deserve a night out every once in a while. Call up that sitter and read on for ten local date night (or daytime) ideas that won’t break the bank... and one that definitely will!...
FriYay!
Happy Friday! Long week, huh? A lot of indoor play and skipping naps around here. More importantly, a lot of sad news around the globe. To cheer up, we thought we would start the weekend off with some happy words... We are finally expecting...
Rain, Rain, Go Away….
Oy! We have been cooped up in the house with this weather and today is not looking any better. We wanted to share some rainy day plans and activities that have kept us from going stir crazy. If you have any old boxes lying around (thank you, Amazon!) grab...
What’s in My Diaper Bag
The diaper bag. I love em and hate em. I love them because they hold all of the essentials! I hate them because those adorable handbags I spent years collecting are on rotation as part of my toddler's dress up routine and don't make it out for date...
Stitch Fix….for Dad!
What is it? A personal styling service customized to your budget, fit & lifestyle. Why we love it? Because let's be honest, our hubbies are great, but their wardrobe could use a makeover. I love this service because my very busy husband never has time to shop for...
(Healthy) Snack Season is Back
End of summer means the end of snacks on the go. And by that I mean the usual goldfish (that you find at the bottom of your purse) and whatever the ice cream truck is selling. Back to school means back to planning ahead and thinking about healthy snacks for your...
Latchy Catchy
What it is: We're all familiar with the sound of the kiddos running through the house soon to be followed by the huge SLAM of the door behind them. Kids are seemingly incapable of closing a door quietly, until now! Latchy Catchy is a door latch...
Child Passenger Safety Week
Hey, Moms! It's time to get serious. September 17-23 is child passenger safety week. Did you know that car crashes are a leading cause of death in the U.S. for children ages 1 to 13? As terrifying as that is, many times, deaths and injuries can be...
Goodie Pouches
What is it? Goodie Pouches are reusable squeeze pouches for kiddos. These pouches are the best way for your kids to have homemade, healthy and nutritious food straight from your kitchen while on the go. Why we love it? I make smoothies daily for my kiddos....
Monday Motivation
Here we go, Monday! It looks like we have a rainy week ahead so some Monday Motivation may be necessary today. Pour yourself an extra cup of coffee this morning, it may be a long one. A great way to beat those Monday blues? Make a quick list of...
