Carly Bridgeman
Carly is a fun lovin' Aussie who moved to Central Mass 2.5 years ago after 15 years of gallivanting through Europe and South America. She's now settled into living the American Dream and teaching 5th grade up near the New Hampshire border. Carly and hubby Jermaine welcomed a baby girl, Ximena, at the beginning of 2023.
Planning a Wedding with Young Kids
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage. Well… not always, and not for me. We got paper...
Where to pick tulips in MA + Beyond
The humble tulip is a clear sign that spring has sprung. But did you know that the tulip is not actually from the Netherlands?...
Decluttering Your Digital Life
Oh man, talk about overwhelming. If you are anything like me, you have a ton of random things you’ve uploaded to the cloud or...
5 Ways to Show Appreciation to Your Spouse When You’re Both Exhausted
Here’s a scenario for you. You’ve recently had your second baby. The toddler still needs your attention, and mummy is number one. The baby...
Fun New Year’s Eve Ideas for Kids
It’s New Year's Eve, and you don’t want the kids to stay up late and celebrate with you. So what can you do instead?...
Fun Halloween Treats to Make With Kids
If your kid is anything like mine, they want to get right up there in the kitchen, “helping” with all the cooking and baking...
Best Places to Buy Nursing-Friendly Clothing
Depending on where you live in Central Mass, you might not have much access to many clothing stores that stock nursing-friendly clothing. Many moms...
Pelvic Floor Problems :: The Unspoken Struggle
Hands up if, as a mom, you’ve ever peed a little while sneezing? Yep, almost everyone. So many moms have pelvic floor issues after...
The American Dream Doesn’t Exist
Growing up in Australia in the 90s, the Great American Dream was not an unfamiliar concept. Many people from all over the world move...
My Personal Experience Giving Birth at Heywood Hospital
I gave birth to my first child at Heywood Hospital in Gardner, and when I became pregnant with baby number two, I was questioned...