I absolutely love hosting my big family for a gathering during the holidays, but we live in a small space. This can make it difficult to do. To put it in perspective, just my immediate family, we have 8...
I'll never forget the first time I started my Thanksgiving week ritual. The idea came to me randomly while at my desk working in Los Angeles on the Television Studio lot.
What if I hand-delivered heartfelt notes to all the...
Are you also feeling like you just can't catch a break in making any parenting/life decisions that don't feel like they come with a series of contingencies and caveats? Same. Adding insult to injury in what seems to be...
One of my biggest priorities in raising my children was to instill a love for reading. I don't want it to seem like a chore. Instead, I want them to get excited about a new book or hear the...
Cance2020 sure has been a year to remember. And now, we are being told to limit our gatherings for the holidays!! All of our family traditions are canceled this year. While this is sad and very hard to handle,...
I don't know about you, but once November 1st hits we are all about the Christmas decor, music, and movies. As much as I adore Christmas movies, we are trying to focus on spending time as a family watching...
The holidays are quickly approaching and Central Mass is home to so many Christmas tree farms that are ready to bring some joy to your family! Picking out a Christmas tree together is a cherished tradition for many families....
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 by all. But this got...
Mother's Day can be...tricky. The movies make us think it will be a day of lavish brunches, beautiful flower bouquets, and heirloom quality macaroni necklaces. In my experience, it's more likely to be a regular Sunday, plus an overpriced...
I know that I sound like the Grinch so please let me clarify.
I love St. Patrick's Day, as in really love St. Patrick's Day. I was actually born in Ireland, I grew up Irish Step Dancing, I listen to...
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Barre & Lite Bites at The Barre Effect
Our next Mom’s Night Out event is here!
Are you looking for a low-pressure way to meet other local moms?
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