Maggie Calvetti
Maggie has called Ayer home for over a decade after originally coming to Massachusetts from Syracuse, NY for college. She lives there with her husband, their two kids and two dogs. You can find her out hiking (okay, nature walking) on local trails, kayaking on one of the many local ponds and lakes, or visiting a coffee shop or brewery. Maggie enjoys being a stay-at-home mom and loves finding ways to be engaged in the local community, from coaching soccer to volunteering in the school library. She also likes supporting her husband's business, Still River Financial Planning, on the social media front. A big part of Maggie's story is being diagnosed with breast cancer at age 24. While she is many years out from her diagnosis and cancer free, it will never stop being a defining part of her life (and she is always happy to support anyone going through it - seriously, please reach out).
If Pumpkin Carving Ideas Were Honest
As with many seasonal traditions, the idea always sounds great at first. Pumpkin carving, what a wonderful family activity! You gather the kids and dress them in their best fall colors. You all take...
The Reset Power of a Girl’s Weekend
Recently, I headed off for a girl's weekend with some of my dear girlfriends. We didn’t venture too far, just about an hour’s drive away, but it felt as though we had changed continents....
Calendar Reflection for a Calm Start to The School Year
And just like that, the end of summer is creeping near. Sunscreen bottles and beach towels by the front door will soon be replaced with backpacks and lunch boxes. The start of a new...
Day Trip to Newburyport with Kids (& Grandparents)
Recently, we took a day trip to Newburyport with our two kids as well as my parents. Some would call it a day trip, but we like to call it an adventure day (it's...
Mom’s Night Out at Sterling Street Brewery Recap!
The sun was shining and the summer breeze was pouring through the open doors of Sterling Street Brewery in Clinton, MA as local moms gathered for a night out. After we all grabbed our...
How and Why We Let Our Kids Practice Risk
Bubble wrap. Wouldn’t it be great if we could wrap our kids in it and protect them from all the dangers of life? While I’ve found myself craving this for my kids from time...
One Night Away – Ideas for Quick Getaways!
The stars have aligned. Everyone is healthy. You have childcare lined up. A free weekend with no little kid birthday parties or sports to attend. You and your spouse can get away for a...
Three Favorite Coffee Spots in North Central Mass
I love brewing coffee each morning at home. The ritual of it all, the smell that wafts upstairs, and the first, slow and savored sip. There is no other way to start the day...
Our Experience with Plagiocephaly & Flat-Head Helmets
The most wonderful journey my husband and I have ever experienced began when our son was born. However, when our little one was diagnosed with plagiocephaly, commonly known as flat-head syndrome, it brought a...
When Traditions No Longer Serve You – Just Let Go
Recently, my husband and I were talking about Easter and deciding what we need for the kids. Each year we typically do Easter baskets and a small egg hunt - super manageable and enjoyed...