Mark your calendars! After the presents are open and the extended family heads home, it’s that stretch of holiday break that parents are always looking to fill. This list of 25 local activities will help keep your family entertained. Wishing you and your...
There’s no doubt that December is one of the busiest months of the year. Sometimes I find myself struggling to keep up with our regular routines while creating all the “holiday magic,” that moms are tasked with. So now more than ever, I need easy meals to get...
Melissa Bernstein is best known for founding the inimitable toy brand Melissa & Doug, with her husband Doug. Based around the concept of encouraging open-ended, creative play, the Melissa & Doug brand is a familiar staple for any parent with young...
My family and I have an annual tradition of driving around to check out the local holiday light displays at least once every December. Last year we added this Free Printable Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt for my son to check off and this year we bought fancy...
For this week’s Meet a Mom Monday, I’m happy to introduce Meagan Schmitt, a Boxford mom of two teens, and owner of Oak & Thyme. I have personally bought teacher gifts from Meagan, but never knew the personal story behind the start and naming of her...
