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14 Sep 2023

MAEVE is Seeking Halloween Costume Donations!

North Central MA MAEVE Costume Collection is happening NOW through October 14th. Overwhelmed by old costumes and out-grown dress up clothes? They have a solution! They will be collecting new and gently used costumes which will be donated to Ginny’s Helping Hand in Leominster. If you are new to MAEVE,...

10 Sep 2023

Perfectly Pumpkin! Pumpkin Loaf Recipe!

(Culinery.net) Perfectly pumpkin! Pumpkin Loaf Recipe! Fill your house with the aroma of fall with warm slices of this Pumpkin Loaf dolloped with butter. Makes a great breakfast or after school snack! Find more seasonal dessert recipes at Culinary.net. Pumpkin Loaf Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 4 eggs 3 1/2 cups...

10 Sep 2023

Caramel Apple Cider Crock Pot Recipe. Yah, that just happened.

Just like they make at Starbucks, only you’re saving yourself $7. Score. Ingredients Serves 4 4 cups apple cider 3 tablespoons caramel syrup (the ice cream topping) 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 4 tablespoons sweetened whipped cream Cinnamon Sticks for fun Directions Use a 2-quart slow cooker....

14 Aug 2023

Apple Picking Isn’t Just About Apples

Apple picking isn’t just about apples. Tricks to make the experience last. Apple picking season is here! Time to crack open your wallet and dump it out all over the farm counter. Ok, I’m a little jaded because I just spent $18 on a peck of apples that took my...

14 Aug 2023

Culinary Trickery

Culinary Trickery. Top 6 ways to bamboozle your young kids into eating healthy food. When my kids were around 2-3 years old, they were happily subsisting on a strict diet of macaroni and cheese and goldfish crackers. Trying new foods was a joke. Despite all my efforts to trick them...

14 Aug 2023

Influencers with Great School Lunch Ideas

This summer is flying by and that means school and school lunches are right around the corner. Here are some great follows and resources to (realistically) jazz up the lunch box. I have tried being a Pinterest inspired Bento Box mom with the lunch boxes, and it is unsuccessful, so...

14 Aug 2023

Stuffed Apples

Stuffed Apples – A Family Treat Idea Scoop out the core from an apple; stuff with peanut butter, cream cheese, or other spread. Top with raisins, granola or chocolate chips. Ready to eat in its own little edible bowl! For family events and ideas, visit us on FB and IG and...

27 Jul 2023

Worcester Public Library Bookstore! Loads of books for kids!

The Friends Bookstore has loads of kid’s books available and looking for new homes.The Friends Bookstore is located on the first floor of the Main Library. The store sells high-quality used books and other media, book-related gifts, and office supplies. The store offers coffee and there is a seating area...

03 Jul 2023

Easy Blueberry Muffin Recipe

Easy Blueberry Muffin Recipe. It’s blueberry PYO Season, that means it’s time to make a fresh batch of blueberry muffins. We always make more for the freezer this time of year. You can find this recipe courtesy of InspiredTaste.Net Quick and Easy Blueberry Muffins PREP 10mins-COOK 20mins-TOTAL 30mins This easy...

18 Jun 2023

My Kids Go-To Snack: No Bake Protein Balls

My Kids Go-To Snack: My kids get so excited when I prepare no bake protein balls for them for snacking. I’m happy because it is a good source of protein and they are happy because they enjoy the chocolate peanut buttery goodness. I use the recipe for no bake energy...

18 Jun 2023

Corn on the Cob with a Twist!

Corn on the Cob with a twist! I LOVE corn on the cob, and I especially love grilling it. But I never ventured beyond the butter, salt and pepper– oh the places we’ll go! Check out these inventive corn on the cob recipes that look easy and delicious! Cuban-Spiced Corn...

18 Jun 2023

Tips on making the perfect Fairy House

Tips on making the *perfect* Fairy House. Welcome to the neighborhood. Fairy Houses are the latest craze in connecting kids with nature, and they are super fun and totally cute! Building Fairy Houses are simple and require only natural supplies and big imaginations! And of course, you have to believe...

11 Jun 2023

Our Favorite “Dad” Books to Read with the Kids!

Give the gift of reading this Father’s Day! Our favorite “dad” books to read with the kids! Bedtime books are such a special time of the day for child-parent bonding. With Father’s Day coming up, we’ve created a list for you of our favorite “Dad” books that would make great...

21 May 2023

New England’s Best Lobster Joints

New England’s Best Lobster Joints. Whether your traveling around New England this summer, or staying close to home, you’re bound to have at least one of these lobster shacks chosen by Connecticut-based travel writer Mike Urban, author of the book Lobster Shacks: A Road-Trip Guide to New England’s Best Lobster...

10 May 2023

15 End-of-year teacher gift ideas!

15 End-of-year teacher gift ideas! As a teacher, I should have a good idea about what my child’s teachers would like for teacher appreciation, end of the year, holiday gifts. And yet, this is probably the exact reason that it actually makes gifting to teachers so intimidating. I conducted a...

10 May 2023

DIY Teacher Gift, so cute!

DIY Teacher Gift, so cute! Whether it be Teacher Appreciation Week or end-of-school gifts, teachers deserve to know we care! Here’s a great, useful and delicious gift any teacher would love! My sister is a craft phenom. She makes amazing gifts, holiday decor and her kids birthday parties are off...

Soup’s On! Try this Four-Ingredient Recipe

28 Apr 2023

Simple Four-Ingredient Soup Recipe!

Try this Simple Four-Ingredient Soup Recipe! This little number was adapted from an old college favorite and spruced up slightly for a delicious family lunch or dinner. It’s super easy, pretty inexpensive and darn tasty. And the recipe is so flexible! Mix up the ingredients using tortellini, ground hamburger, shrimp,...

23 Apr 2023

Did Someone Say Casserole? Try Out This Simple & Tasty Mac-n-Cheese Recipe.

Did Someone Say Casserole? Try Out This Simple & Tasty Mac-n-Cheese Recipe. Macaroni and Cheese has been a favorite of kids (and grown-ups) for generations. Try out this super simple and delicious recipe that’s sure to please the entire family. If your children are slightly more adventurous, jazz up this...

15 Apr 2023

Indoor Activity: Pretend Vacation!

Indoor Activity: Pretend Vacation! Need an indoor activity? Send those kids on vacation! There’s no reason you have to actually leave the house to go on an adventure. Destination? Somewhere hot and sunny! Dress for the Weather First up, have them get into the summer spirit by changing into some...

09 Apr 2023

Earth Day Handprint Craft

Here’s a cute Earth Day handprint craft for your kids to make! It’s their hand prints holding the Earth in a heart shape. Teach them that they hold the power to keep Earth clean and healthy! Earth Day Handprint Craft Materials: White, tan, or brown paper Scissors Blue and green...

Post-Holiday Tips. Making Easter 2023 super easy

02 Apr 2023

Post-Holiday Tips. Making Easter 2024 Super Easy!

Post-Holiday Tips. Making Easter 2024 super easy! I have a Holiday Closet at home. In it, you can find anything from plastic Halloween spiders to heart shaped melamine plates for Valentine’s Day. I’m often teased for holding onto this stuff, but hey, when Fourth of July rolls around and people...

20 Mar 2023

Home Depot’s “How to Make a Box Playhouse”!

Home Depot’s “How to Make a Box Playhouse”! Remember that time that your toddler stepped over the plethora of well thought out toys you’ve provided for his educational stimulation and played with that empty furniture box for days and days like nothing else existed? Take it to the next level...

16 Mar 2023

Chicken Pot Pie Soup. Just try to stop eating it.

Chicken Pot Pie Soup. Just try to stop eating it. Ready for a soup that will stick to your bones? Here’s a delicious, hearty soup that’s insanely easy to make and everyone in the family will love it. Seriously, even my kids ate it. Chicken Pot Pie Soup Prep time:...

15 Mar 2023

5 Fun ways to get you through til Spring! (Spoiler: Just say YES!)

5 Fun ways to get you through til Spring! (Spoiler: Just say YES!) March is a tough month for me. It’s the month where we start to feel all springtime and glowy–but just as we’re about to haul out the patio furniture, the skies open up and the kids are...

13 Mar 2023

Gingerbread Houses for Year Round Crafting Fun

My daughter loves doing gingerbread houses at Christmas with her grandmother. It’s become a really nice tradition for them to do together. This year, Grammy extended the fun with a pop tart house Valentine inspired house. (A Love House? A Valentine Home? Still working on a name). This led me...

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