Spooky season is upon us! For some of us (me), we started in July. For others, October 1st and a chill in the air is the cue to start enjoying the fall season. Here are some tips to make...
Grandparents are the best! When I recently asked my parents what it’s like to be a grandparent, my mom responded, “It’s the best thing in the world; you feel so much love that you could burst.” And my dad...
I have to say that National Teddy Bear Day is one of my favorite random holidays. I know my life is better in many ways because of my faithful teddy bears who supported me throughout my youth.
I got my...
Managing our children’s sleep during the holidays is a balancing act. We want them to enjoy as much special time as possible with family and friends, but if we bend the rules too much where sleep is concerned, the...
I have instilled in my children from a very young age that we respect our Mother Earth. My children will be the first to call out anyone they see who may throw litter where it does not belong, and...
We all have people we hold strong admiration and appreciation for in our lives. Today, I take the time to raise a glass to all the husbands and show gratitude on Husband Appreciation Day!
In the past, husbands have been...
Another holiday, another explosion on social media of Pinterest-worthy crafts and baked goods. Listen, if you have the patience to make an elaborate leprechaun trap for St. Patrick's day with your kid, more power to you! Personally, three kids...
Read Across America was founded by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1998 and is the nation’s largest celebration of books and reading.
It is a great opportunity to promote and encourage reading, especially children. Initially, the celebration centered on...
As a chemist and a mom, I feel it is part of my job to do all I can to help encourage more girls to get involved in science. I have brought this passion home in the form of...
It's a brand new year, which means that everyone will be making New Year's Resolutions to lose weight, meditate more, show more gratitude, pay down debts, and on and on. Those are all great long-term goals, and I will...
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The Best Cupcakes in Connecticut
In our household, nothing says birthday party or celebration more than cupcakes! Not until recently have I started to discover how inventive and jaw-dropping...
