Cat Holmes
Catherine grew up in Albany, NY, and attended Boston University where she turned her love for writing into a journalism degree. She left Massachusetts after college, but returned in 2020, when she was charmed by Elm Park on a late spring visit with her husband when she was 9 months pregnant. Five weeks after her son was born, the family moved to Worcester and Catherine enrolled in a masters degree program in occupational therapy the following year. Catherine and her family love taking advantage of local outdoor events and activities in the area, from parks and hiking to farmers markets and festivals. While home with her 4-year-old son and 5-month-old daughter, Catherine incorporates simple, cost-effective, eco-friendly choices into her daily life as a mom, wife, and graduate student.
5 Time-Saving Hacks for Moms Who Are Always Running Late
I swear I inherited the tendency to run on the late side from my mother. She has never once been anywhere on time in...
14 Free & Low-Cost Summer Activities in Central Mass
Looking for free and low-cost ways to keep the kids entertained this summer? You're in luck! Central Massachusetts offers a ton of fantastic options...
Mom Goes Back to Grad School :: Reflections Upon Graduation
I often joke that I am on the delayed track, but I’ve learned that if I did it any other way, odds are that...
How to Practice Everyday Mindfulness as a Parent
As most parents can attest, parenting is a massive mental, emotional, and physical undertaking. It’s all we can do sometimes not to buckle under...
Road Trip Tips :: Lessons From 2,000 Miles with Two Littles
Over the holiday break, my husband and I decided to embark on a 7-day, 2,000-mile road trip with our 4-year-old and 9-month-old. This road...
Easy Home Composting
Food waste is a huge contributor to global warming and the climate crisis. When food ends up in landfills it produces and releases methane...
The Unexpected Benefits of Cloth Diapering
I'm that mom who will change their baby's diaper literally anywhere, so when people notice the cloth diapers, we get lots of questions about...
Shopping Sustainably at BCAW for the Holidays
Deep in the fall when the weather begins to bite, I start to get really excited about the holidays! I love the snuggly sweaters,...
My Smartphone Detox: 120 Days and Counting
I don't know about you, but I was always a bit bummed when I would get the iPhone notification on Sunday night alerting me...