Lifestyle

When it comes to back-to-school shopping, everyone loves a new backpack! My kids don't get a new backpack every year — we make sure to buy durable backpacks that last many years — but when it’s time to buy...

I don’t know about you, but as my kids get older the dirty laundry keeps piling up faster and taking longer to actually get washed, dried, folded, and put away. My husband and I make a good tag team,...

My toddler loves all things climbing and swinging. For a kid who struggled with sensory issues (and graduated from Early Intervention two months before turning 3), a playground is a welcome wonderland. So while counting down the school days, I've compiled a list of playgrounds to visit on the South Shore. Here are all the great places we'll visit this summer — join us!

Ah, new motherhood. We all remember those days. The exhaustion you can only understand once you've lived it. The constant need to be feeding, cleaning, and staying on schedule. It's a beautiful time, but it's also a hard one. If...

Last year while we were vacationing in Florida, my 6-year-old asked if she could get a belly shirt. My initial reaction was, "Heck no! A crop top? You're 6! You're not showing your belly!" But then I paused and thought...

Ah, the '90s — the glorious decade before things got complicated.  Before the widespread use of the internet, before social media, and before our parents could track our every move through "Find My iPhone."  Boy bands ruled, the Spice Girls were...

Everyone thinks there’s nothing new about a third pregnancy, but you can always find a maternity "bucket list" item to check off your list. For me, it was a maternity photoshoot with Ali Leigh Photography. I love our family photos,...

Are you a mom looking to get your child’s ears pierced this year? Here is why you should avoid the mall and hire a nurse instead! Let’s break down the who, what, where, when, and why about ear piercing...

Rodenhiser Home Services is Boston Moms' choice for plumbing, heating, A/C, electrical, remodeling, and more, and we are thrilled to bring you this Mom's Eye View of the Rodenhiser Home Services customer experience. Working with Rodenhiser Home Services is a...

I have a hard time letting go of things. The physicality of an item holds a lot of meaning for me — it carries all the senses associated with that memory. However, between moving three times in one year...

It might seem like taking your infant to a baseball game is off the table until they're older. With advance planning, however, taking your baby to a ball game — or any sporting event — is completely doable. I...

One of the greatest things about a Boston summer is the close proximity to nearly 200 miles of Massachusetts coastline. Get that sunscreen ready, because we're going to the BEACH! There are many fantastic places to get your toes in...