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 »
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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 »
My First “Dad Moment”
I’ve been a dad now for just over three years. It’s been terrible, fun as hell, tiring, and my heart has expanded in ways I never thought possible. Of course, the main love of my life has been, and always will be, my wife. But, I’ve come to realize that even though I always put more »
Q & A: CollegeBoundbaby Program
The saying “It’s the longest shortest time,” could not feel any more true a statement when you are a parent of a three-nager. Full of energy, wonder, emotions, and imagination, my once itty bitty baby boy turned three-years-old in April. It seems like just yesterday we were celebrating his first birthday. And, on the topic 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 »
10 Romantic Restaurants In Providence Rhode Island
Valentine’s Day is here ladies and gents and while I’ve never been a huge fan of Valentine’s Day like most people, I do respect what it represents; the love and time a relationship requires. One has to make their relationship a priority, and Valentine’s Day is the tangible manifestation of that – even if for more »
How Do Babies Learn Language? {guest post}
This is a guest post by our friends from The Metcalf Infant Research Lab at Brown University, where Itty Bitty and I had a lovely time this summer! I hope this information helps you – and maybe encourages you and your little one to help Brown further their research 🙂 — Tall Mom How do babies more »
BRAVO – Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra
Sometimes I get sick and tired of talking about diapers, teething, or my lack of sleep. I think fondly back on the days when I brushed my hair on a regular basis, or maybe those nights when I would go out and do something I liked – something that gave me a bit of culture. more »