Jillian Snyder
Jillian grew up in Worcester but now lives in Hudson, MA with her husband, her fur baby Dino and her human baby Jacob (2020). She is a full time stay at home and works part time at TJ Maxx. She loves to play softball and plays in a woman's league in Hudson, MA and just started coaching a youth team. Jillian loves going on cruises with family and being anywhere tropical. Cape Cod is her happy place.
Tips and Tricks to Survive the “Threenager” Phase
I'm sure I am not alone in this opinion but so far, the "threenager" phase has been the most difficult. I've always worked with two-year-olds in daycare (I thought it was the worst age),...
My Love-Hate Relationship With Motherhood
I want to start by saying I love my son, and I love being a mother. If there’s anything in this world I was meant to do, it was be a mother. Being the...
Favorite Sad Movies to Watch for a Good Cry
Do you ever have a day where you just want to sit down and cry? The best solution for me is to turn on a sad movie and just let the tears flow. Personally,...
Valentine’s Day Craft Ideas for Kids
One of my favorite gifts to give and receive is a homemade card from my little one. I love creating cute artwork with my son for other people and seeing their reactions. Some of...
My Disney Vacation Without Kids Was Fun
I never understood the appeal of a Disney vacation without kids. I never imagined myself going to Disney World without a child in tow. To me, Disney was a place for kids. When I...
Holiday Arts And Crafts Ideas
As a former daycare teacher, I enjoyed doing arts and crafts with the children. I loved coming up with fun handmade gifts to send home to the parents for the holidays. Now, as a...
Working in a Daycare Didn’t Prepare Me for Motherhood
For as long as I can remember I have always worked with children. Babysitting. Working at a daycare. Volunteering at summer camps with my mom. Wrangling all my little cousins and their friends. I've...
Life After a Miscarriage
Miscarriage is an insufferable loss. Not only are you mourning the child you lost, but you are also grieving the loss of your plans that the baby would bring. I’ve had two miscarriages and...
Pumpkin Patches in Central Mass
Fall, my favorite time of year, has arrived. Fall means beautiful foliage, cooler air, sweaters and boots, and of course, apples and pumpkins. Pumpkin and apple picking are my absolute favorite activities to do...
Living with Congenital Hypothyroidism
First and foremost, I want to state that I am not a doctor, despite the extensive hours of Grey's Anatomy I have watched. This article is not to advise anyone medically. Its purpose is...