Holidays
Autism Halloween :: It’s a Scary Story
I was a pastor’s kid growing up in Massachusetts, and there are many things that were great about it. I have wonderful…
I Care Far Too Much About My Preschooler’s Halloween Costume
I Amazon Primed my son’s Halloween costume on September 13, a full seven weeks before Halloween. While this may not seem like…
Costumes From Our 1980s Childhood Are Back This Halloween!
A few weeks ago I asked my daughter what kind of theme she wanted for her fifth birthday party. Her response? “Smurfs.”…
My Toddler’s Halloween Costume Ideas :: From Cookie to Monster Truck
Halloween is super fun when you have a baby, or even a small toddler. Why? They make a great costume accessory for…
6 Sweet Mother’s Day Crafts to Make With Your Child
Growing up, I obsessively visited the craft store. I’m talking bi-weekly visits — at least. I’m pretty sure from 1989-1993 I spent…
No Babysitter Required :: 5 Valentine’s Day Date Ideas at Home
Valentine’s Day is almost here, which means couples will have to decide if they will fall into the “stay in” or the…
Valentine’s Day Crafts and Art Projects for Kids!
Valentine’s Day is approaching! You could go out and buy your cards, of course. But why not make your own this year? So…
Starting New Christmas Traditions :: 7 Ideas to Try This Year
It’s that time of year again — the to-do list is a mile long, and between shopping, decorating, and holiday parties, there…
A Boston Christmas :: Traditions I Can’t Wait to Try
Last Christmas, we kept our holiday season pretty low key. My twins were just 4 months old, and between the general craziness of…