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.
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...
The Providence Mom Fall Bucket List (with Printable PDF)
One of the reasons we all love New England is the autumn weather. The dry, temperate weather of a Rhode Island fall is the perfect opportunity to get outside for lots of seasonal (low...
Not (Too) Scary Halloween Movies for Movie Night
Halloween movie night is the perfect way to spend any crisp October night with the family or a great alternative way to spend Halloween night if trick or treating is off the table. But...