Lifestyle

Now that summer is a distant memory and it's just about sweater weather, comfort food is making a comeback. We all have our splurges, and doughnuts are mine. I remember back to my childhood when my dad would bring...

I struggle with depression in "normal" seasons. But this is not a normal season. Six months ago, my dad died suddenly. We were not close, but it threw my life into chaos. Then, just 10 days after he died, we...

Live music is a fantastic experience, no matter your age! Who doesn't remember the excitement of seeing a band perform live on stage for the first time? Taking your kids to a live concert can be a bit tricky, though. There is only so much Kidz Bop a parent can take. But is a "real" concert going to be family friendly? Here are a few bands that put on a great show that will be loved by both the parents and the kids alike!

I was 44, and it was my first day of school. I had a sharp pencil. A banana for a snack. And I was there to learn. But before I even set foot in a classroom, I had to take...

Thank goodness we're in an era where sneakers are trendy, and there are a lot of great options! Check out these favorites for new mom sneakers this fall!

We did a thing this year we never anticipated. We spent three weeks in Europe in four locations and three countries with our two kids ages 3 and 4 years old. International travel with kids is not for the...

When I first spoke to Jess McDaniel of Boston Baby Photos, I knew the photos she would capture of our family would make me smile for years to come. Jess is a South Shore mom of two and she...

It's hard to believe, but Rosh Hashana is around the corner. The Jewish new year starts at sundown on Friday, September 15. Traditionally, apples and honey are eaten with the idea of bringing sweetness to the new year and...

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.

As a parent, it can be scary to release your child into someone else's care or to send them out of your sight. While it changes a little bit as they get older and more capable, there is still...

While the Boston area shines uniquely in all four seasons, there’s something magical about the bright colorful leaves, crisp air, and pristine orchards that take over every autumn. Tourists will flock to New England destinations like New Hampshire’s Kancamagus...

This was never the plan. I grew up with an "old" mom and was sure that would never be me. Now? I'm an old mom. My mother was happy in her career as a nurse and had plenty of romantic...