Beat Winter Doldrums on a Budget: Seacoast Library Museum Passes
We’ve reached the part of winter I affectionately call, “The Doldrums”. As a result, many cold weekends until “real spring”, it is time to re-activate our “mom-planning-powers”. If you are like me and find it helpful to have at least one thing to do over the weekend to get the kids out of the house, then this […]
Part of the Club: The 6 Best Family Memberships on the Seacoast
It’s no secret that membership and subscription services are leading the economic tides right now. But when you have a growing family, how do you know which family memberships on the Seacoast are truly worth it? Even more importantly, which give you the most bang for your buck? Between budget factors and an effort to […]
3 Unforgettable Family Friendly Winter Activities on the Seacoast
Starting to get the winter blues? One way to beat cabin fever is to get outside and try something new! I recently researched and tried some family friendly events on the Seacoast this winter (or as I call them – “funtivities”). We had three favorites – sleigh rides, snowtubing, and ice castles. My children are […]
Kid-Friendly Events on the Seacoast in February 2020
Seacoast Birthday Party Venues, Entertainment and Cakes
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My Love Affair With a Robot Vacuum
I’m not what you would call tech savvy. In fact I’m guessing most would call very un-tech savvy. Sure I can use my iPhone to write an email but I still can’t figure out how to change the clock in my car. I still carry around a planner to write appointments instead of having it […]
Using Inspirational Quotes to Empower Teens in an Unlikely Place
T’was a snarky day at work when a co-worker hilariously (yet aptly) observed that the only real way to ensure that staff emails got read was to post them in the bathroom. Because let’s face it, when you’re on the toilet, you’re a captive audience! And in that laughter, an idea was born: Could I […]
A Roundup of Seacoast Outdoor Education Programs
Getting kids outside in nature is so important, but can feel so hard right about now. I don’t think I was cut out for this NH winter weather when we moved here. But I’m working on it. Getting them dressed for the weather, braving the cold, and sticking it out long enough to become immersed […]
Grab the Tissues: The Best Kids’ Books for Death and Grief
According to Benjamin Franklin …in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. We Mamas can add one more thing as absolute certainty – our kids will have questions. Whether your little one just watched The Lion King for the first time (and you forgot about the part where the father […]
Try a New Family Adventure: Winter Hiking in the White Mountains
I was consistently gloomy in winter. I wasn’t active, wasn’t getting my daily dose of Vitamin D, and I was counting down the days until I could visit beach, mountains, and lakes. It wasn’t until a friend asked if I wanted to go hiking in the White Mountains in the winter that I even considered […]