Diagnosis? A Case of the Man Flu
Last winter, I tried to provoke my husband, Rick, with a topic that always tends to roll around this time of year: the Man Flu. I had been out and about when I heard someone ask an older gentleman how he was feeling and he responded, “Pretty good! But I do have the Man Flu right […]
The Five Little Words We Should Always Be Asking Our Partners
I don’t exactly remember when he began asking me this, but at first, I thought he was joking. Honestly, I was a bit embarrassed that I never thought to ask him the same string of words first. Those five little words seemed so simple but the more he used them, the more powerful they got. […]
Sweet and Simple – Seacoast 2019 Holiday Bucket List
It seems like every year there are more and more events and activities added to our holiday season. Its almost too much to keep up with. But as parents we all love to make the holiday season as special and as magical for our children as we can. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to get in […]
The Uninvolved Grandparent: Coping with the Disappointment
Parenting isn’t easy. An uninvolved grandparent adds to that difficulty. For over a decade, I’ve questioned my parenting. Even doubted my marriage. I have also doubted my own worth. Now, I have come to a place of acceptance. Being an uninvolved grandparent is a choice made by another that I cannot control. Before I married […]
Best Outdoor Toys for Winter
For Christmas this year, I want gifts that will inspire children to play outdoors more regularly. In this cold NH weather, it’s easy to fall into this routine of getting off the bus, warming up a cup of hot cocoa, and curling up to something on TV. I think I need to make a New […]
Gifting Experiences and How to Present Them this Christmas
Thoughtful Homemade Gifts for Everyone on Your List
Especially during the holidays, I love to give homemade gifts. A homemade gift shows thought and intention, and the knowledge of effort on the giver’s part is a gift of its own. Most of us don’t need more stuff. What we need is the connection that comes from knowing someone is thinking of us. Interested […]
Top 3 Slopes to Learn to Ski Within an Hour of the Seacoast
Since we live in the Northeast, learning to ski or snowboard is a rite of passage. And since the snow has started to fall, it seems apt to write about this mom’s favorite 3 Slopes to Learn to Ski Within an Hour of the Seacoast! You may think “I know how to ski so I […]
We Did it and Survived: Tips for Skiing with Toddlers
My husband and I both grew up skiing so we long anticipated the day when we would be able to ski with our kids. Last season we set out to introduce our (then) three-year-old daughter and our 21-month old son to the love of skiing. We looked for a lot of advice from experienced ski […]
Traditions: Christmas and Throughout the Year
Several times when I was little, my father hired a local, older gentleman (who had a real beard) to play Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. My dad would leave the toys outside and at the appointed time, Santa would appear and my parents would wake me. The piece de resistance? My father was a hunter […]