Some days are full. Full of needs and wants, so much in fact, that I feel like I have nothing left to give. It makes me think back to days of yore (aka before I had kids,) when I could call out sick from school or work. Or fake a headache, because in honesty, my more »
Travel
RHODE ISLAND ROAD TRIPS: EAST PROVIDENCE TO BRISTOL
Today’s post about one of my favorite scenic road trips in Rhode Island has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are, as always mine alone. #RoadTripOil #CollectiveBias Being a stay at home/work mom means that I, obviously, spend a lot of time at home. Somedays I feel like the soundtrack more »
A WEEKEND AWAY – INN AT MYSTIC
Parenting is really hard. Especially when you have two kids that are ages 1 and 3. Of course, people tell you how hard parenting is, and you never listen. You think it’ll be different for you. You’ve got it under control. Well, you’ll find out just like I did, that assertion is 100% completely and more »
Mom’s Day Out at Mystic Aquarium
Being a life-long native Rhode Islander, I have had the pleasure of visiting Mystic Aquarium several times in my life. It first started off as field trips when I was in school, then visits with my family as a child, and in 2014 I went as a parent for the first time. Seeing my son’s reaction to the beluga more »
WICKED TULIPS IN JOHNSTON RHODE ISLAND
Fun fact: Tulips are my favorite flower. They are one of the first brilliantly beautiful flowers to blossom in the spring, here in Rhode Island it happens generally right near my birthday (which is a mere week away!) I’ve always adored the gorgeous tulip festival pictures, and learned that there are even festivals like that more »
The Best Baby and Toddler Friendly Places in Rhode Island – Morris Ave Tot Lot – Providence
Snuggled within Morris Avenue on the East Side of Providence is a precious and perfect little playground specifically aimed at babies and toddlers. The toddler park on Morris Ave seems to have been an extra house lot the city may have taken over and filled with mulch and fenced in. It is not large, but more »
Best Hikes with Infants and Strollers {guest post}
Fall is one of my four favorite seasons to go hiking. Seriously! I love hiking all year round with my children in tow. It’s an easy, usually free, way for my family to have fun while enhancing our health and well-being. It wasn’t always easy though. After I became a mother, finding the time and more »
Our Trip to King Richard’s Faire
When you have two young kids, going out is really tough, man. (Wait, who am I kidding – going out ANY amount of kids is tough.) There’s a lot of planning involved, a lot of tension, worrying about who will take care of what, and what the kid(s) will be doing as well as getting more »
Fall Activities in Rhode Island That You Can Do With a Toddler
I’ve heard it said time and time again, that Fall is the best season to be in Rhode Island. Most would think that Summer would reign supreme in the Ocean State, but if you want to really spend some time in the outdoors, and you don’t like the sweltering heat, then autumn is truly the more »
Romantic Restaurants Across the United States
Want to find a great place to take your Valentine this holiday? Look no further! Members of Social Fabric have found places all across the United States that are romantic and perfect for a lovely date night! Just find your local area below and see what fabulous places it has to offer. You can make more »