Niki Robinson
Although originally from New York, Niki has lived in RI for over a decade. She is the very tired mom of three little hobbit boys and one baby shield-maiden of Rohan. As a JWU grad she loves all things related to food, except when it involves cooking every single meal for her family during a never-ending global pandemic. She also has a strong affinety for old books, sugar-skulls, skeletons in general and cats.
Five Gift-Worthy Wines on a Budget
Wine makes the perfect gift for almost everyone. Boss, sensei, mail carrier, girl scout leader, sister-in-law, best friend..with the exception of your teetotaling grandmother, wine is the perfect gift for a ton of people...
Interview with a Food Allergy Mom
To recognize Food Allergy Awareness Month we sat down with one of our writers, Jess Johnson, a Food Allergy Mom of four who has been raising kids with severe food allergies for the past 11...
Why I Love Memoirs for Learning About Race; 4 Book Suggestions
Memoirs can help you see the role from a different perspective in a way few other things can. A well-written memoir is a raw display of experiences, emotions, and thoughts, - a window into...
Stop Shaming Restaurant Workers For Collecting Unemployment
Recently, WPRI ran a story about how RI restaurants have had a hard time “competing with unemployment” in terms of hiring staff for the summer.
The Newport restaurant owner alleges that due to the additional...
Baby Items You Actually Need
As I type this, I am nine months deep into my fourth pregnancy, so I have some experience with baby gear. Here's my tried and true list of must-have baby items that I wouldn't...
Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief
When someone you love dies, you start to see them everywhere. Grief finds meaning in a cardinal landing on your back fence, Eric Clapton playing on the radio, an unridden bike parked on your...
Author Interview: A conversation about poetry, race, and “More Than That.”
In my life as a white woman, there have been a few people who have cared enough to take my hand and walk me into 'the race conversation.' If I can ever consider myself...
An Open Letter to Chrissy Teigen
Dear Chrissy,
I don’t follow celebrities news. Ever. I don’t really care who is eating what, or dating who, or whatever other superficial nonsense they choose to share on Instagram. But your openness about being...
15 Alternatives to Trick-or-Treating for Halloween 2020
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...
Fall Crafts, Recipes, & Activities {50+ ideas}
We're all spending a lot more time at home this year.
Here are 50+ ideas for fall crafts, recipes, and activities to help keep you busy all season long.
Build a scarecrow by stuffing...