Jenny Gallagher
A Week of Baby Wearing
Baby wearing can be a helpful tool for caregivers. It can help settle a fussy baby or encourage a nap on the go. It can give you two free hands to get things done...
Finding Joy with the Family Dance Party
Let me start off by saying that I don't like dancing. At weddings, I'm the one sitting by the dessert table and avoiding the dance floor. I like music, but it doesn't make me...
How to Keep a Toddler Busy Until Dinner is Ready
If your household is anything like mine, the time between daycare pickup and dinnertime can be STRESSFUL. On a recent Monday night, with a toddler asking for dinner, a newborn in my arms, and...
Running While Pregnant for the Casual Runner
Early in my pregnancies, I turned to the internet to find out more about running while pregnant. Everything I found was from marathon runners looking to keep their 6 minute mile times into their...
A Day Out in West Acton, MA
If you're like me, there's days you want to get out of the house, but without too much fuss or too much travel. For days like that, spending a day out in West Acton...
Unexpected Pros and Cons of Daycare
When my husband and I were planning how to juggle working outside the home and our new baby, we considered multiple childcare options. We knew the obvious pros and cons of daycare. We searched...
A Fall Day Out in Stow, MA
When the summer humidity finally recedes and those crisp blue Autumn skies hit, central Massachusetts is the perfect place to be. Known by locals as "apple country," Stow is a small town with a...
A Day Out in Maynard, MA
I know I'm not the only one itching to get out of the house. It's been a long global pandemic. While many still don't feel comfortable traveling just yet, I'm focusing on ways to...
Turning Toddler Artwork into Homemade Cards
Let's talk about toddler artwork. Some of it, like tiny handprint turkeys or cotton ball snowmen, is adorable and makes it onto the fridge. But a lot of their art is really about the...
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month
What is endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus is found outside of the uterus, usually somewhere in the pelvic cavity. This tissue can lead to chronic inflammation...