Since the quarantine started, I have had A LOT of free time on my hands. I’ve been out of work since March and not that I am complaining, because I am NOT, but I’ve had more than my fair share of times when I am just completely bored stiff. My boys were pretty much self […]
Zoo New England is Open (with New Health and Safety Measures in Place)!
Well, 2020 sure hasn’t turned out like any of us thought it would. While my family is still taking pretty extreme precautions, I am happy that the world is starting to open back up so we can acclimate to the “new normal”. The long awaited summer weather is here in New England and I was […]
Patriotic Edible Sugar Cookie Dough
Did you ever try to steal a bite of cookie dough when you were a kid and your mom told you that it would make you sick if you ate it raw? Well what if I told you that there is a kind of cookie dough that actually is safe to eat. It’s true you […]
5 Easy and Clever Meal Hacks for Busy Moms
I tell you, the back to school season is something else. It seems I’m constantly running around between kid duties and my tasks that have to get done every day. That’s why I love being able to have some easy and clever meal hacks to help this busy mom get dinner served without all the […]
Creamy Crock Pot Kielbasa Pasta
Like everyone, our weeknights are crazy! I work until 6 most nights, so I am always on the hunt for dinner ideas that I can throw in the crock pot in the afternoon before I head out to work at 2 pm. I have a couple of picky eaters in the house, so it’s not […]
Top 10 Binge-Worthy Shows on Netflix
Are you searching for something to watch on Netflix tonight? With so much going on in the world and the weather getting hotter, it may be worth it to have a list of binge-worthy shows to watch. It’s nice to have a list of shows to watch whenever you’re looking for some downtime, or if […]
Buffalo Beer Can Cornish Hens
My hubby and I both love buffalo chicken, but my kids aren’t big fans. I get it, though. I didn’t like buffalo chicken until I was an adult, so I can’t fault them. Hey, at least they tried it! Since they spend a few nights at their dad’s house every week, I can make one […]
Meatloaf Cupcakes
Since we’ve been in quarantine, I’ve been trying all kinds of new recipes. I don’t have the excuse of not having enough time to cook a big meal anymore, so I have really been enjoying trying some new things. There are a few meals that I have in constant rotation, though. Meatloaf Cupcakes is one […]
Ways to Stay Physically Active While Stuck at Home
It’s so important to stay physically active regardless of what’s going on in the world. With most of us being stuck at home for months now, I wanted to share some simple ideas to help you stay active during these difficult days. Below you’ll find a list of ideas and activities that can help you […]
Attend a Virtual Tech Camp for Remote STEM Learning
With many children home doing remote learning, iD Tech wanted you to know that they’re offering virtual tech camps for remote STEM learning. You’ll find a virtual tech camp for all skill levels of kids ages 7-19. There are structured virtual camps so that your kids can learn Monday through Friday with virtual tech camps […]