Tag: Tricia
25 Days of The Elf & Giveaway
Mama's, while you've got visions of stuffing and sweet potatoes, your little ones might very well be thinking of the much anticipated arrival of...
Do Something Good.
First the LAX shooting. Then one at the Garden State Plaza in NJ. Followed by some phone-in bomb scares at local NJ schools. My...
Autumn Surprise Muffins: A Parent/Child Recipe
Jam-packed With Goodness!
We've all had morning glory muffins but sometimes the raisins and nuts can be overwhelming for sensitive young appetites. Here's a new...
Got Granola? A Go To After School Snack
Yogurt and granola has become the go-to after school snack for everyone in my family. My two elementary aged children felt it was time...
Evicting My Ghost: A Book List
I've had three beautiful babies in less than four years. I don't have to spend more than a breath explaining the life changes that...
Gaga for Goodwill
A few weeks before starting my new job, I realized that my current wardrobe, heavy in yoga pants, jeans and skirts was not going to...
School Lunch Mega Guide
School lunch.
Those two words are enough to make some parents shudder. I was among the gaggles of parents who dreaded the chore with a passion....
I am Messy Mom
I am Messy Mom. (In spite of my deep cravings for all things simple and clutter-free.)
Welcome to my house! Please try not to trip...
Penny Cluse Cafe: A Little Bit of Heaven on Cherry Street
Before relocating to Shelburne, my husband and I spent many years visiting local family here. Part of the allure of Vermont living was the tantalizing...
Mini-Series:A Week Without Makeup: My Quest for Barefaced Beauty
I am a feminist. As a teenager, I lived my persona out loud with shaved head, pierced nose and political t-shirts. I was outspoken in...
Buddy Fruits: A Lunchbox’s Pal! :: Review & Giveaway...
When we opened the box of Buddy Fruits for our first family taste test, my little Maggie's eyes grew wide with wonder. "Dat for...
The Dessert Debacle
Once in a while I stumble upon a piece of parenting advice that is so brilliant, I feel the need to share it with...
The Potato Skin Incident
If you need a laugh, dear readers, this story is for you. Although I look back fondly at the many beautiful ways in which...
Through the Eyes of a Child
"Mommy was tired and waiting for Daddy to bring our Friday night pizza home and Maggie was hungry. She wouldn't stop kicking and then...