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Holiday Pajamas
Is anyone else getting as excited as we are for the Holidays?! If ever there is an excuse or time to match the whole fam, it is right now! And what better way to match than while cozied up by the fire in pjs with some hot chocolate in hand. Here are some...
Gift Guide: Teens
Teens can be hard to buy for as their wish list tends to get pricey! We've got a good mix of items and price ranges in our teen gift guide. We polled our closest friends who have teenagers and a lot of the items in this list were chosen by teens and...
8 Ways to Keep the Magic of Christmas Alive for Older Kids
I'm going to let you in on secret that I should probably be a little embarrassed about (but I'm not) — I believed in Santa until I was eleven years old! And not just kind of believed. I TRULY one hundred percent believed in all of my heart that he came...
Gift Guide: Baby & Toddler
We've rounded up a few of our favorite baby and toddler items. Many of the items in this guide our kids love and use on a regular basis (hello, water wow) or have been recommended by beloved mom friends. They're also items that our kids have spent lots of...
High School Happenings with Guest Blogger and Local Educator, Brian Heffernan
Mamas, we're so excited to launch "High School Happenings" a monthly check-in with local educator, Brian Heffernan. Each month Brian will be your guide to high school parenting. We hope you enjoy! The month of December is in full swing, and there is a lot...
Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers
Who doesn't love Christmas stockings?! They're fun to go through and you (and Santa) can fill them with just about anything you can think of. We've narrowed down some of our favorite stocking stuffers. You'll find something for everyone in the family and...
Weekend Roundup 12.8
Oh, what fun! We hope you had a fantastic week, mamas. Decorating and preparing for the holidays is a full time job, is it not? Good thing we love it! What's on your to do? We have to finish stringing outdoor lights, we have lots of wrapping, hiding and...
Elf on the Shelf Challenge
Elf is back! It's the most wonderful time of the year. My toddler is listening. If you haven't gotten your Elf, get it, it's not too late. It is work, though, mamas! You will stress, sweat and wake up in a panic in the middle of the night if you forgot to...
Kids, Time to Start Fighting
I recently stumbled upon an article on The New York Times by Adam Grant. The title "Kids, Would you Please Start Fighting?" caught my attention. According to Grant, we are neglecting to teach our children a critical skill in life, "the skill to get hot...
Travel To: Costa Rica
Costa Rica – A Family Vacation That Offers Something for Everyone By Guest Blogger Sue Desmarais All of us have, to some extent, experienced a family vacation gone wrong. From impatient kiddos, to restless teenagers, to parents who just want to relax. If your family...
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
{ Ingredients } 1 medium sized onion, chopped 4 tablespoons butter or olive oil 1 medium sized butternut squash (about 2 lb.) 3 cups of chicken or vegetable stock 1 8 oz pacakge of cream cheese salt & pepper to taste cayenne pepper to taste ...
Mini Gift Guide
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Peppermint Meringues
{ Ingredients } 3 large egg whites Pinch fine salt 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 3/4 cup superfine sugar 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract Red food coloring, preferably gel { Instructions } Special equipment: A pastry bag...
Black Bean, Spinach & Corn Enchiladas
{For the sauce} 3 cups low sodium vegetable or chicken broth 1/4 cup tomato paste 1/4 cup all purpose flour 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 tsp. cumin 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. onion powder 1/4 tsp. chili powder Salt/pepper {For the enchiladas} 15 oz. can...
Roasted Tomato, Ricotta and Basil Crostinis
{Crostini} 1/2 loaf baguette Olive oil, for brushing Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper {Roasted Tomatoes} 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar Kosher salt and...
Meet Brooke
Brooke is a "Jersey Girl" from Long Valley, NJ. Her husband is originally from Duxbury, MA, which is why they ended up on the South Shore. They have lived in Hingham for almost three years. They have three littles, Vance (4), Carter (2.5) and they recently...
Weekend Roundup: Happy December!
Happy December! This month is a whirlwind but make sure you enjoy every day of it. It is so magical. The Traditions during the holidays are so much fun! Writing letters to Santa, wishes for favorite toys and gadgets, making cookies, wrapping presents, and...
FIF: Spaghetti Pie
By Guest Blogger Anna Gass Today I want to introduce you all to Spaghetti Pie. It might sound strange, but I promise, once you give it a try, you’ll be adding it to the dinner rotation, especially on nights when you feel like you have no time, no patience and no idea...
Holiday Style
by Guest Blogger Zoe Pirnie It’s the most magical time of the year! With the arrival of the holidays comes a full calendar of social activities from family and work parties to neighborhood get-togethers to nights at the theatre and full blown galas....
Video Call Santa
What is it? Video Call Santa is a free app that comes in very handy during the holidays. You can connect with Santa right away or you can plan ahead and set up a time you want to receive a video call. Santa asks a series of questions including, Have you been naughty...