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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...
FriYAY Roundup!
For many of us it was the first week back at school for the little ones! How did drop-off go? Were there tears from your kiddos — or were you the one doing all the crying (or happy dance in the parking lot like us)? As we get back into our school year...
Time to Tidy
So long, summer! My friends and family joke that I turn into a "cool mom" during the summer months - less structure and routine for me and my kiddos. Around here, sandy toes, ice cream daily and late bedtimes translates to a messy house with sandy floors, sticky toys...
Think Outside the (Lunch) Box
By Guest Blogger Anna Gass Although it seems like summer vacation began yesterday, with a blink of an eye, our children have been loaded back on the bus and are beginning the new school year. With that, comes after school activities, various appointments and of...
Sauchuk’s Corn Maze Giveaway *closed*
The kids are back in school, the temps are cooling down and the pumpkin beverage orders are starting. Fall is around the corner. As we start to think about some local fall family fun, Sauchuk's Corn Maze in Plympton tops our list! Last year we had such a...
Hello, South Shore Moms!
We are so excited to be launching The South Shore Moms! A little who & a little why: We are two local moms who moved from big city livin' to the suburbs. The move was quite the adjustment for our families and when we think back to what was missing, we...
Meet Ann
Ann moved to the South Shore three years ago and resides in Marshfield with her husband, three year old daughter, Lauren and one year old daughter, Emily. She is expecting a third girl, due in February! What is your favorite thing about living on the South Shore? We...
The Skimm
What is it? The one email we read every morning from start to finish. The Skimm is a daily email that provides a brief, easily digestible, and pithy synopsis of current events. It includes politics, world news, sports and entertainment and it...
The Wait Until 8th Pledge
The Wait Until 8th pledge empowers parents to rally together to delay giving children a smartphone until at least 8th grade. By banding together, this will decrease the pressure felt by kids and parents alike over the kids having a smartphone. Why...
In The Know: 10 Social Skills Unplugged for Your Digitally Focused Child!
Guest Blogger Suzanne Wind, the award winning author of The SMART Playbook says it is time for your kiddos to put down that device. Research has shown that today’s child averages 8-9 hours a day of engagement with media. It is a constant effort to engage kids in...
Name Bubbles
What is it? Labels for everyday life. Name Bubbles has labels for everything: school supplies, clothing, emergency wristbands, safety tags and more. Why we love it? It's that busy time of the year. Back to school means a slew of things for moms. One...
Veggie & Cheese Mini Muffins
This recipe shared with me a while ago by my next door neighbor after hearing my complaints about my daughter not eating anything but cheese and carbs. It is a sneaky way to get some veggies into those little bellies. I continue to make these easy muffins to this day...
Kid-Friendly Restaurants for Breakfast
I don't know about you mamas but the last thing I want to do on a weekend morning is make a big breakfast. I'm sure my kids are probably eager to get out of the usual cheerios rut anyways. Not only have I run out of ideas of what to have but why would we make...
Strawberry Basil Salad
Our friends over at WestUniversityMoms.Com shared a delicious strawberry summer salad that has us salivating as we type. It is a simple salad with few ingredients. How easy is that! I often find myself rushing around all morning, getting my kids fed and down for a...
Blueberry Picking
There's nothing like going blueberry picking on a warm summer day! Every year one of our favorite summer activities is blueberry picking and it couldn't be easier than a trip to Tree Berry Farm in Scituate. Located just off of Route 123 on Neal Gate...