Spring

New England weather, you are too much. A few weeks ago when it was pushing 70 degrees and I was walking home from a day at the playground, I saw crocuses! Those little purple flowers sent me daydreaming of...

Spring has sprung! The warm weather is finally upon us, and April is a fantastic month to get OUT in Boston!  Need some ideas to get out and explore? Boston Moms has compiled a few of our favorite events happening...

I think it's safe to say that spring has sprung here in New England; colorful flowers are popping up, the birds are singing every morning, and there have been a few days when jackets haven't been required. (I have...

May flowers are in full bloom, and the weather here in Beantown is gorgeous! It is the perfect time to get OUT in Greater Boston! Need some ideas to get out and explore? Boston Moms has compiled a few of...

Flowers are in bloom in the Boston area — their beauty is abundant everywhere you look! If you're searching for the perfect photo opportunity, a beautiful decoration for your home, or the chance to surprise someone you love with...

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Holiday lights twinkle, and the Boston area is aglow with fun things to do! Boston Moms has compiled a few of our favorite things to do with kids in Boston this...

There’s always hope that this milder weather will stick and that days spent outside for hours are just around the corner. That March, which came in like a bit of a lion with its foot of snow, will go out like a peaceful, gentle dove, segueing into a perfect summer.

April school vacation week is just around the corner! If you're planning a staycation and are looking for fun things to do with your kids during April break, check out these Boston-area events and happenings! Family Concert: Music, Magic and...

These two small-ish projects actually took me several days to finish. And by finish, I mean get everything back in their places so I could once again walk into my boys' room or actually use the linen closet without things falling on me. I love the idea of being organized and tidy, I really do. I just don't think I have what it takes to Marie Kondo my entire house. (Well, my 1,300-square-foot condo.)

Now, we hike often as a family. Family hikes are a fabulous way to communicate with our kids about important things in an emotionally safe way. But most importantly, hiking has been a way for us to bond and have fun and be physically active together in the midst of the daily distractions and chaos and carpools.

Boston-area families won't be able to attend our typical Easter egg hunts this year, but with a little help from our local communities, we can go on an Easter egg hunt while still practicing social distancing! Similar to the "bear hunts" and "chalk walks" we’ve seen happening in neighborhoods all over America, our egg hunt works best if lots of neighbors (young and old) participate.