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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...
How Local Police are Helping in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
During the month of October (breast cancer awareness month) you may notice local Police wearing a pink patch on their regular uniforms. They're supporting the Pink Patch Project — a public awareness campaign designed to bring attention to the...
3 Reasons to Save Your Pumpkin Seeds
October is here and pumpkins are upon us. Soon we'll be carving them up and decorating them. But this year instead of throwing away all those seeds, save them for recipes! Pumpkin seeds are rich in immune boosting vitamin E, zinc and essential fatty acids,...
Best (and Worst) Halloween Costumes Roundup
Up until now finding a Halloween costume for my daughter had been easy because I was basically the only one involved in the decision making process. For my daughter's first Halloween we dressed her up as a scuba diver. It was a big hit. She got all the...
More Apples? Make a Cocktail!
Fall is synonymous with apple picking. We are overflowing with apples around here. Most of us headed home and enjoyed the delicious apples, baked them into a pie, a crisp, or made some homemade applesauce for the little ones. Now, we strongly suggest you...
Friday Roundup: TSSM Fall Hike
Fall is in full swing. If you haven't made it apple or pumpkin picking yet, be sure to check out our pick-your-own roundup. Earlier this week, we sent out our monthly newsletter with exclusive content and recipes. If you missed it, sign up here. It is...
Thursday Trends
My favorite season to dress for is Fall. I was so excited to put away all my summer clothes and start thinking about the Fall fashion trends. Here are some great finds that are well under 100 buckaroos so you and your wallet will be happy! Blanket...
Binkygate
Momfession: My daughter's dentist strongly suggested that we give up the pacifier at her 2 year dental visit. That was exactly one year ago. I had every excuse under the moon and always came up with a good one: she was about to be a big sister...we were on...
Edaville Family Theme Park Giveaway
We have partnered with Edaville Family Theme Park to bring one lucky TSSM reader TWO free tickets to Edaville's first annual "Not-So-Spooky" event. The event will run every weekend during the month of October from 10am-8pm. Guests are...
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...