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As stay-at-home mothers, our lives revolve around family and home. Family life means enjoying both simple and special occasions. Everyday is a chance to make the ordinary extraordinary, because that is what our children have taught us….turning the simplicity of the everyday into an occasion to remember.

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  • Family Life

    On Our Bookshelf: Beach Reading

    Right about now, you’ll find us searching our bookshelf for beach books. You know the genre, they’re quick and easy page turners that sweep us off our feet. Now that you have…

  • Family Life

    On Our Bookshelf: Summer Suspense

    If you feel like walking on New England’s dark side this summer, these books are for you. Keep your light on! Find these titles and other great products at our Amazon Boutique.…

  • Valentine's Family Game Night
    Family Life

    Valentine’s Family Game Night

    In celebration of Valentine’s Day, we’re putting a different twist on romance. Since most of us would agree that family is the most important thing, this Valentine’s Day, celebrate at home and…

  • A New England Halloween
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    A New England Halloween

    This Halloween celebrate like we do in New England, and throw a neighborhood block party. Outdoor Halloween parties are common here, as people really get into the fall spirit. We’ll show you…

  • Apple Picking Time!
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    Apple Picking Time!

    Make it a Tradition Apple picking is a favorite tradition in our family. Each September, we take our kids to the local farm so they can scramble over the hillsides, seeking the…

  • Family Life

    Bicycling New England’s Rail Trails

    “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” John F. Kennedy Ready, set, go! Bicycling New England’s Rail Trails is the perfect family activity. These once bustling railways travel through…

  • farm fresh
    Family Life

    Farm Fresh: A Season of Local Fruit

    ~ Real food doesn’t have ingredients ~ If you’re like us, choosing what to feed your family and yourself is a big deal. We want to trust the food we eat and know…

  • Family Christmas
    Family Life

    A Family Christmas

    Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. ~Norman Vincent Peale~ We hope you’re enjoying your holiday preparations, waving your “magic wand” throughout your home, creating a…

  • A Child's Christmas
    Family Life

    A Child’s Christmas

    Christmas holds a unique magic for both young and old, and we confess that we get swept up in its thrall just like we did as children.  Creating joy at Christmas is what parents…