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Meet Jillian
Jillian has lived on the South Shore her whole life. She lived in the Minot area of Scituate until she was 5 and then grew up in Marshfield. After ten years of renting in Plymouth, she and her husband bought their first home in Marshfield in 2015. Jillian has...
Tips after the Tricks & Treats from Dr. G
Guest Blog Post By Dr. Kristine Grazioso When you’re a pediatric dentist and a mom, conversations this time of year kind of go like this… Unsuspecting Mom: ‘So what do you do?’ Me: ‘I’m a pediatric dentist!’ UM: ‘Ooohhhhh (pause)…so I guess you just...
Candy Apple Pops
By Guest Blogger Anna Gass With Halloween right around the corner, it is always fun to come up with simple food projects to do with the kids. I always wince at candy apples because the apples are big, really difficult to eat and prove to be a sticky mess. However,...
Weekend Roundup
Halloween is right around the corner but the festivities are in full swing this weekend! Have you gotten Halloween candy yet? If not here’s where you can grab all the best Halloween candy from amazon, delivered to your door free by Hallow’s eve!!If you...
Parenting Magic 5:1
We are human. We have good days and bad days, just like everyone else. The problem is that on our bad days, these little people, sometime the culprits, feel the wrath. There is nothing worse than the nights when I put my kids to bed and the...
Sleep Troubles? We Have a FREEBIE Just for You!
SLEEP TROUBLES My three year old recently developed nighttime fears and getting her to bed had become a nightmare. It started with a fear of animals outside and progressed to scary shadows and spiders. It took my husband and I about two weeks to...
The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin
What is it? The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin is a family favorite book (and movie) around here the month of October. Well, year round, because who actually gets around to putting anything away. Why we love it? It is the story of a square pumpkin...
One Dress. Endless Style.
By Guest Blogger: Amy Hendy Ladies, it’s the one you need for school drop off and pick up; weekend errands; work; date night; school events; brunch and church. This dress does it all. And comfortably. Total. Mom. Score. When I noticed this dress at...
Meet -everyone’s favorite- Mom: Mama Steph
You've seen her at the local libraries, birthday parties, and on Saturday you'll see her at Buttonwood Books & Toys in Cohasset. Everyone's favorite mom on the South Shore and singer-songwriter, Mama Steph is releasing a brand new CD, Little Mouse,...
FriYay Roundup
Hello, Friday! If Friday had a face, we would kiss it. Anyone else feeling this way? So happy the weekend is here, and a beautiful weekend at that! There's plenty to do with your little ones and don't forget to come shopping with us on Sunday! ...
Amp Up Date Night!
Brooke Christian is the founder of Flirty Girl, an unabashedly honest voice for women about sex, married life and motherhood. Brooke runs Flirty Girl using babysitting hours, her husband’s generosity and as much caffeine as her body can handle. Having...
No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas
We've started collecting pumpkins! They're such a Fall staple and make for super easy decor around the house or in the garden and yard. As we get closer to Halloween the pumpkin carving will soon begin but we'll also be doing some no-carve pumpkin...
Tuesday Trends: Sweater Weather
It is sweater bod season, as we like to joke around here while inhaling apple cider donuts, pies and halloween candy (weeks before trick or treaters knock on our door). Anyone else have to run to Target weekly because they started their candy stash way too...
Healthy Mexican Casserole
Healthy Mexican Casserole with Roasted Corn and Peppers by @pinchofyum. 2 red bell peppers 2 green bell peppers 1 jalapeno or 2 chipotle peppers (optional - just for more kick) ½ red onion 2 cups frozen corn 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoon cumin salt...
Meet Amy
Amy is originally from a small town in Ohio called Jamestown. You'll hear her say she is from Cincinnati, which is only about an hour away from Jamestown and it is where she met her husband, got married and began her beautiful family. She has three...
You’re Invited: A TSSM & LOFT Shopping Event
Mark your calendars! We're so excited for a fun shopping event with LOFT at Derby Street! Be sure to come by to shop their just-launched collection and join us for sips, snacks and an amazing discount. See you there!
FIF: Clam Chowdha
By Guest Blogger Anna Gass FIF’s Creamy Clam Chowdha 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1 small onion, chopped fine 2 cups whole milk or heavy Cream (based on thickness you prefer) I like 1 cup of each 3 cans chopped clams, don’t drain, you need that juice 2...
FriYay!
Fall is upon us. Hello, layers! According to leaf peepers, mid-October marks the best time for Fall foliage (what they call peak peeping) on the South Shore. Check out their site for more information as well as some local scenic drives! Hopefully you made...
Buggy Bench
What is it? Buggy Bench turns any shopping cart into a double cart. It easily attaches to any size shopping cart instantly creating a second seat. Why we love it? This is the most asked about item I've ever owned and it makes shopping with more than one...
Fall Activity: Pressed Wax Paper Leaves
I have fond memories collecting leaves and acorns as a little girl with my parents. We would spend what felt like hours outside playing in the crisp Fall air and finding little treasures in the yard. Then my mother would bring me in and we would lay out...