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Inspiration and Laughs for 2018
Happy new year! As we get back into the swing of things we thought we'd share a little inspiration for 2018. Beautiful, real and hilarious — because motherhood is truly all encompassing. Our hands are full but our hearts are fuller. Share your mom moments...
Meet Rachael: TSSM Co-Founder
Hello, Mamas! I’m Rachael. I’m a South Shore native and mom of two. I’m so excited to tell you a little more about myself and how I came to be a co-founder of the South Shore Moms. How many kids do you have? I have two kiddos. Sydney (3 years old), and...
TSSM Snow Day Survival Guide
"Yay, it’s a snow day!” said no mom ever. The kids are overjoyed but all you can think about is how stir crazy everyone is going to be by noon. Especially since we aren't looking at your typical play in the snow, build a snowman, go sledding type of snow...
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas! Thank you so much for following along with the South Shore Moms these past few months! As we journey into the new year, our goal is to continue to be your go-to resource for everything in and around the South Shore. We’re signing out and...
Weekend Roundup 12.15
We had our first snow of the season and it is cooooold out there! Does anyone else feel like the weeks are flying by? Hanukah celebrations are underway and Christmas is just around the corner. Be sure to check out our favorite gift guide below and shop...
Gift Guide: Him & Her
We've rounded up some great gifts for him and her. From cozy robes to the best way to store beer in the fridge there's something for everyone! Happy gifting. <!-- COLLECTIVE WIDGET CODE START --> <div class="shopsense-widget"...
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...