A few months ago I confessed my hatred of Disney theme parks, so I'm sure I'll earn a few more enemies with this: I loathe everything about the Elf on a Shelf, and I cannot understand why so many...
Family traditions have a way of imprinting on you. Things happen a certain way for long enough, and suddenly they are 'tradition'. The goods parts and the bad, they stick with you, and then, it's just what you do,...
My kids and I were at the library the other day. Blocks were being built, book pages were being turned, little ones crawled and ran around everywhere. I was sitting in close proximity to a group of three moms...
"I heard that Santa was here, is that true?" a sweet little one asked me as his family walked up to the registration table. "He's here! And he heard that you were coming too! He's been waiting for you...
Ours is named Earnest and he usually flies out to our house to make an appearance shortly after Thanksgiving. Then he sticks around all Christmas season, hiding in the shadows, watching, waiting. No, he's not some creepy family member who...
For the love of Thanksgiving, the holidays are here. Whether you’re a Pinterest-posting mom who crafts all the way through Christmas then almost snaps by Valentine's Day or one who cringes at the mere hint of elevator carols in...
This year, Providence Moms Blog is trusting ZenSwank with many of our gifting needs. Gift Boxes curated by ZenSwank are quite unique because they are tailored to each gift recipients interests. Gift boxs can be customized for you personally...
I am a die-hard The Muppet Christmas Carol fan. It is and always will be the best film adaption of the classic novel. Michael Cain is the bar by which all Scrooges are measured. #changemymind... I also love The Grinch, eggnog...
Last year around this time I planned to write an anonymous post about how to handle difficult relatives. In particular, I was thinking of a in-law--let’s call him Brad--who is a mostly functional alcoholic with an anger problem. I...
Before I became a mom, I watched football every Sunday. When I say that, I mean I actually WATCHED the game. I knew what "first and ten" meant and what a "blitz" was. But somehow over the last six...
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...
