The cold winters and warm summers in Central Massachusetts lead to many homeowners finding unwelcome house guests invading their home. During the winter, animals like raccoons, rats, mice and skunks look for safe places to shelter from the winter....
{This piece was written pre-pandemic. While daily life looks different than it did back then, the sentiment of this post still hits home to those of us who have experienced the transition of going back to work after maternity...
I never imagined finding myself on a journey to finding a home in Central Mass after living in the city, but here is our journey to finding our home. You may or may not know this, but I am...
October is over, and that means the holidays are just around the corner. For homeowners, that means decorating, getting guest bedrooms ready, and brainstorming what treats you can bring to that holiday party. With so much going on, the...
Men are so hard to shop for. This has to be a fact, but the only fact more true is how thankful we are for the men in our lives. So this Christmas season, I have gathered some of...
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 though I've built a system...
The smell. The mess. The hair EVERYWHERE. Nagging the kids to keep the food and water dishes full. Having a dog was such a nuisance. In my eyes, it was more work - another mouth to feed which created...
There is something about the fall that lends itself to starting fresh. Kids are headed back to school, parents are finding their way back into a routine, and the anticipation of the busy holiday season feels ever-present. As someone...
We are a second-year homeschooling family in Central MA. We have three kids that we currently homeschool and a baby who is along for the ride most days in her baby carrier. I am by no means an expert...
A New Year always feels like a fresh start for me. It's a perfect time to cultivate good habits and establish a healthy routine that will set the tone for the entire year. One way I like to set...
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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?
Join us for a barre class...
