Kate Hayes
Summer Must-Dos in Central Mass and Beyond
There is nothing quite like the anticipation of summer. So many of my best childhood memories take place in June, July, and August. The days were long and filled with adventures, traditions, exploration, and...
Date Night in Hudson
I am always on the search for our next great adventure, big or small. I have become particularly focused on finding great date night spots - thanks in large part to finally having a...
The Best Places To De-Stress In Central Mass
April is National Stress Awareness Month, which exists to spread awareness of the negative impact of stress. According to the NIH, "There is no single definition for stress, but the most common explanation is...
Our Experience With Hip Dysplasia
Let me start with something very important - none of what follows is medical advice. If you have any concerns, you should talk to a doctor you trust. Every experience with hip dysplasia is...
Life Lessons From My Toddler
If you have a toddler, chances are you spend a lot of time with them. From those early morning wake-ups to seemingly never-ending bedtime routines, toddlers require a lot of time and energy. When you...
My Top Tips For Decluttering + Organizing Your Home
I have a system to keep my home clean, and in recent months, I have been hyper-focused on organizing and decluttering. I recently wrote about how I stay organized as a working mom. As...
How I Stay Organized as a Working Mom
One of the questions I get asked most often is how I stay so organized. At the risk of sounding like I've completely got it all together (no one does!), I do feel as...
Returning To Work: Nine Months Later
Nine months ago, I returned to work after my second maternity leave. As I approached this milestone (the amount of time it took to make the baby that led to maternity leave!), I sat...
Tips for Raising Bilingual Kids
We live in a multilingual household. While you walk the halls or hear us on the phone, you might hear Portuguese, French, Spanish, or English. When my husband and I found out we were...
Mental Health: A Conversation With My Mom/Therapist
As the child of two social workers, it is no surprise that I grew up to both understand, and care a lot about, mental health. Over the years, I have learned the importance of...