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25 Feb 2019

Inside Activity: Photo albums. Ahh, the memories.

Here’s another activity that I keep in my bag of tricks for when the kids are “booooored” and having “nothing fuuuuuun to doooooo”. And this one is free with no assembly required (although there may be some “re-assembly” required depending on your child’s delicate page turning abilities…) As a kid,...

11 Feb 2019

Making Valentine’s Day memories. 7 Great Date Night ideas — for you and your kids!

Valentine’s Day is coming up—what are you and your sweetheart doing? Maybe an animated move? Jewelry shopping at Claire’s? Possibly LegoLand? I’m talking about Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart children, of course. Just like nurturing your adult relationships with one-on-one time, parents need that with their kids, too. One-on-one, mom-and-kid,...

11 Feb 2019

Homemade Valentine’s Day Treats. Eat your heart out!

What says Valentine’s Day better than cookie ice cream sandwiches? Actually, I don’t think the two have anything to do with each other, but I’ll use any ol’ excuse to make cookie ice cream sandwiches. If you’re in the market for a last minute homemade Valentine’s Day gift for a...

21 Jan 2019

Awesome Parent Tip: Bedtime for baby with a warm blankie!

Awesome Parent Tip: Bedtime for baby with a warm blankie! I was having a bit of trouble getting my 16-month old daughter to settle down for bed at night, until I started tossing her favorite blankie in the dryer for 3-5 minutes. She loves the super-soft warm and cozy feel...

13 Jan 2019

Need a break? Parent “Time Out” tips that you’ll love!

Once you become a parent, doing everything for others (and all at once) becomes woven into our DNA. But it’s important that we keep an eye on our own mental health before the train really runs off the tracks. Sneaking time sounds difficult, but here are a few clever ways...

10 Dec 2018

Holiday house guests? Easy and stress-free “How-To” prep for your merry visitors.

Ding dong! The guests have arrived! Being a great host is a big job, but it doesn’t mean you have to expend a super human effort to make your guests feel comfortable. Check out our tips for creating a cozy environment for your holiday visitors without making you feel like...

19 Nov 2017

4 Festive Thanksgiving Cupcakes

4 Festive Thanksgiving Cupcakes! Thanksgiving is all about the pie desserts, but who doesn’t like cupcakes? Here are some fun ones to make for the holiday that will be gobbled up for sure! Turkey Cupcakes from My Recipe Magic (Featured Photo) Save some of those candy corn candies from Halloween to...

30 Oct 2017

Green Tip: Adjust Appliance Temps

Green Tip: Adjust Refrigerator and Freezer Appliance Temps. Did you know that refrigerators eat up most of the energy expenditures in most homes? Even adjusting the temperature a few degrees makes an enormous difference in conserving energy. By setting fridge temps to 37°F and the freezer at 0°F, you’ll save energy...

22 Oct 2017

Cool Homemade Halloween Costumes

Cool homemade Halloween costumes that are so easy and cheap, it’s spooky With commercial children’s Halloween costumes being such a big draw for kids enamored with fictional characters, it’s easy as a parent to toss the cashier $35 bucks for the polyester screamfest and call it a day. But the...

09 Sep 2017

Pro Home Tip: Drying small loads? Throw in a towel to speed drying times.

You know how it goes. You throw a small load into the dryer and it takes twice as long because the clothes stubbornly lay flat against the inside dryer arms. Looking for an easy fix? Throw in a couple of dry towels. This will encourage the clothes to move about...

09 Sep 2017

Procrastination busters. Start your day by eating a frog.

Everybody wakes in the morning with a list of things to do. If you’re like me, some of those tasks persistently show up day after day. Why? Because that particular task makes my upper lip curl with disgust, so I avoid it. But it never goes away and just continues...

06 Aug 2017

Worcester just got a little bit sweeter with these new dessert shops!

Looking for something to sweeten up your summer? Worcester has two new dessert spots that have had grand openings in just the last two weeks! Tastetea Rolls 423 Park Avenue, Worcester MA (508) 459-0260 Specializing in ice cream rolls with names like “That’s How I Roll” to “Campfire”. Ice cream rolls...

The Butterfly Place Opening for the Season!

22 Mar 2017

Enough already! 7 Ways to beat the cold and be warm again.

I’m cold. I’m always cold, truthfully, but now, I’m just perpetually cold. This snow storm was just another March kick in the keister reminding us that Winter isn’t done with us yet. I’m over it! My plan is to outsmart Mother Nature with some simulated warmth until the real thing...

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