Seasonal

I hate to even remind you — it is July, after all — about how epic last winter was. Truly the biggest snowfall. Ever. I can see already that everyone in these parts is enjoying summer like never before. We all...

The Polar Express may be a make-believe story, but a holiday train ride can be your family's reality! The Greater Boston area has many holiday train experiences that will bring the magic of the Polar Express right to your...

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy a picnic lunch or supper at the playground, a town concert, or wherever your day takes you. The last thing I want to do after daycare pickup on a beautiful day is get stuck inside cooking dinner. So I've been on the hunt for easy, portable foods my kids enjoy. Here are a few of our go-to meals, packing tips, and items to keep stocked in the fridge during summer picnic season. 

The world is opening back up, and abundant opportunities to get out and have FUN are popping up all over the Boston area!  Need some ideas to get out and explore? Boston Moms has compiled a few of our favorite...

There is so much to be thankful for this month, and one of the greatest things is the number of fun family activities in the Boston area!  Need some ideas to get out and explore? Boston Moms has compiled a...

Life with children gets tricky in the winter. If your kids are anything like mine, they need to get lots of energy out on a daily basis. We don’t do well sitting at home all day. When it’s below freezing, and you can’t send your kids outside to play in the yard all day, how do you survive the long winter months? I have some great indoor activities to share with you!

It seems like there's always some holiday or another we mothers are preparing for. Well, it's time to turn our focus to Easter and the Easter basket. It’s always something! But this year, as I’m thinking about what to fill...

Straw fireworks are simple, great for all ages, and only require a few supplies! Boston Moms contributor Shannon Gibson had a wonderful time creating this patriotic artwork with her little ones!  Supplies Needed: Flexible straws Tape Paper Red and blue paint Steps:   Gather six or seven straws...

If your children are anything like mine, they’ve been enjoying summer day camps since they were old enough to attend. And chances are, they will also be eager to try a sleepaway camp at some point! It’s not for...

It was the hair bow that broke me on Thanksgiving day. After a 30-minute battle of wills to get my toddler daughter dressed in the adorable, frilly, autumn-themed dress with matching bow I bought knowing she would wear it...

Believe me, you are not going to find me saying that COVID-19 has a blessing in disguise or that the last year has in any way been anything but heartbreaking and extremely challenging. COVID has shattered families, ravaged jobs, created...

A few weeks ago, my family took a morning trip to the beach. After two hours of prep, four missing hats, and one lost set of keys, we were off — only to get halfway down the street and...