I’ve Always Loved to Travel… But Now I’m Dreading Getting on a Plane
I blame the pandemic. I used to be that person who loves to travel — especially by plane — so much that even turbulence created …
Angie V Martin
Moving to Greater Boston: Nahant
Maybe you’ve been in Boston for years, but you’re now having kids and looking to relocate. Maybe you’re planning a move to the Boston area …
Parenting Lessons Straight from the Baseball Field
This spring our family has spent a lot of time on or around baseball fields all over Massachusetts. (Side note: Not all of them have …
I’m Not a Workaholic, and That’s OK
I’m not a workaholic. I used to think this made me less than. Heck, sometimes it still does. Why? Because we live in a world …
Thank You for Being Our “Beta Tester” — You’ve Made Me a Better Person
Dear Firstborn, Have you ever heard of a beta test? Well, it’s defined as a field test of the beta version of a product. Yes, …
It’s Time We Take Off the “Masks” We Wear
I am about to get very real with you, mama. You may not like what I’m about to say. But it’s important, and I am …
Snow Days Should Be Snow Days, Not Remote Learning Days
This year, snow days are causing heated discussions like never before. I have heard of school districts that have decided there will be no snow …
Can We Keep Mom Guilt at Bay During the Holidays?
Who else looks forward to the holiday season every year, completely forgetting the push and pull that comes with being a mom? Who else gets …
It Takes A Village, But There Is No Village. So What Do We Do?
We’ve all heard and used the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” We have all probably joked about the lack of said …