You guys. This is possibly the most life-changing change to my family's routines I’ve ever made. You’re maybe going to judge me because it’s really simple and obvious. But I don’t even care because it is that amazing. And...
January marks one year that I’ve been back to work after maternity leave – so officially one year of being a full-time working mama. There are so many feelings associated with leaving your babies at daycare or with other...
Buying your first house in your twenties is different than buying your second home for your growing family. Additionally, buying and selling during a pandemic can make the process more stressful, but could also provide the perfect opportunity if...
Lately, I've been seeing a lot of tips in the media for keeping a house looking 'adult' while your kids are little. Facebook posts about how to downsize your toys so much that they fit in one closet. Moms...
We all have those things that, for whatever reason, we think of as quintessentially mom. Those things that we feel compelled to do in order to consider ourselves worthy of the title. I don't do notes in the lunchbox....
When your life consists of being on the road for political campaigns and you find yourself in a new state more often than being home, you don't have much time to become domesticated. Nevermind a serious relationship, my only...
If 2020 has you operating more like Red and less like Rachel Ray in the kitchen, you’re not alone. In my house, I’ve got limited resources, hungry inmates, and the sneaking suspicion that someone is watching me. Kidding aside, it’s...
Every Thanksgiving since I can remember, my family has made this pecan pie recipe. It reminds me of my childhood in South Carolina, thanksgiving afternoons with family, and a fierce game of spoons! This recipe is EXTREMELY easy! So...
We are a family of five (plus a dog) in a house that is a little under 1,000 square feet. When we bought this house eleven years ago as a newlywed couple, we marveled at the three bedrooms and...
The other day I was scrolling through a local buy nothing site and someone was giving away free sourdough starter. I had totally forgotten about sourdough and wondered what the maintenance was like. I had dabbled in kombucha last...
Rhode Island Life
Family-Friendly Walks Throughout Rhode Island
Now that spring has officially arrived and warmer weather is (hopefully) on its way, it's the perfect time to get outside for a family...
