We recently took our final trip to the airport to drop off the family, and the holiday decorations are now put away. Looking around the house at this start of the new year, it's clear that it's time to clear some space....
I love making things and helping other people make things — which is good, since that's my job! I firmly believe anyone can create things. You just have to want to do it, and it's OK to ask for help...
It's no surprise that having kids throws wrenches into how you live your life. Sometimes they are wonderful wrenches, though. Here are a few holidays that are so much better now that I have kids.
New Year's Eve
With kids, you...
With holiday lights illuminating our neighborhoods and Christmas trees adorning many homes, it is evident there is an overwhelming feeling of holiday cheer. And just as the people that make up the city of Boston are diverse, so are...
Halloween has been my favorite holiday since I was a little girl. It's a holiday that combines dress-up, creativity, candy, crafts, and a little mischief — it was meant for me.
As a mom of two, now it's three times...
Let's face it — Yom Kippur is a hard day. As a mom, I've made it my goal to make Yom Kippur less grueling and more enjoyable, or at least meaningful.
Too hot to cook? Snack plate. Forgot to plan something for dinner? Snack plate. Time to clean out the fridge? Snack plate.
And while you're at it — make it patriotic!
A red, white, and blue snack plate is easy to...
This year, my kids have Christmas lists filled with expensive electronics, makeup, and sneakers. They're 11 and 13 now, and I miss the days when they were excited by stuffed animals and Matchbox cars. That said, this new stage...
Nothing sets the mood quite like a rockin' Halloween music playlist! Check out some of our favorite spooky songs to get your Halloween spirit moving and grooving!
The Monster Mash
by Bobby "Boris" Pickett
Thriller
by Michael Jackson
Monster Boogie
by The Laurie Berkner Band
The...
‘Tis the season for Elf fun! But what about when Elf has to leave? Kudo Banz is your solution for year-round good behavior.
My oldest was just 3 months old his first Christmas. I thought it might be a great time to practice elfing, so my husband and I purchased an Elf on the Shelf, gave him a name, and started the very short-lived tradition. It didn’t take long for us to realize this was not going to work out.
Serving up the same old pizza at every party can get monotonous. Enter The Urban Epicurean — my new favorite go-to for the perfect Boston pizza festivity.
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