Autumn Hotaling
Autumn grew up in the suburbs of Boston and moved to Central MA in 2014. Autumn and her husband James got married in 2013. Autumn is a mom of two, Owen and Molly. Autumn loves to travel and is always planning her next trip. She has two cats named Opie and Tig. Autumn loves to bake and try new recipes in the kitchen. She enjoys craft and home improvement projects and is known for taking on too much (like painting her kitchen cabinets at 7months pregnant). Autumn and her family now live in Shrewsbury.
How I Cut Down On My Screen Time
While on my maternity leave, I felt like all I did was spend time on a screen. I would scroll mindlessly while nursing/feeding, contact napping, and even while watching TV. And yes, it was...
Affirmations for My 3-Year-Old and Myself
I recently started saying affirmations with my 3-year-old son. I tell him he's smart, strong, funny, kind, and a variety of other words. Sometimes he'll repeat them after me, and sometimes he just asks...
What I Didn’t Expect About Having a Second Child
Expecting a child always comes with unsolicited advice. Especially on how to help the older child adjust to the new addition of a baby. I was told about 1-on-1 time, how to avoid other...
Managing The Chaos at Home
I have two kids, two cats, and a husband, and we both have full-time jobs. My house has gone from lived in, to complete chaos and clutter. I try to remind myself that one...
Tips for Going on Vacation with a Toddler!
My husband and I love to travel and before our son was born, we’d take a few trips a year and try to pack as much into our trips as possible. When our son...
Going to Disney World with a 2 Year Old
We recently took a family trip to Florida and last minute added a few days in Disney World. I wasn't sure about going to Disney World with a 2 year old. I was worried...
Spring Activities for Toddlers!
If you are looking for fun Spring Activities for toddlers, then this post is for you. I've rounded up some great ways to pass an afternoon and keep everyone smiling while you do it!
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Feeding a Toddler is No Picnic
Toddlers are known to be picky eaters. Mealtime in our house is far from the ideal image of a family smiling at the dinner table. I’m pretty sure my son only ate red grapes...
Local Libraries Roundup!
I love a free activity and one of the best resources in every town are the libraries. They are contained places for you to go solo with your kids or schedule a play date...