Providence Mom

Adding insult to injury, 2020 now includes the passing of our beloved cat, Audrey. As a cat lady, this wasn’t my first rodeo. As a mother, however, I was in uncharted territory. Do I burden...

The Best Instant Pot Applesauce Over the past month, I have literally made quart after quart of applesauce to find the most perfectly seasoned flavor. My toddler, coworkers, and neighbor have voted, so get your...

Sometimes I think back to before we became parents and realize that we were a little on the boring side.  Yes, we went out to dinner, spent time with friends and held gatherings at our house.  But, overall,...

  2020 could be summed up in three words: What. The. Heck? A global pandemic, statewide shutdowns, facemasks, hybrid schools, drive-by birthday parties....the list of things we never anticipated is long. My head has been a...

If you're a breastfeeding mother, you've likely heard opinions from people around you on when the breastfeeding relationship should end. They might be subtle suggestions, not necessarily directed toward you, but as judgmental observations...