Every summer all three of my boys go to sleepaway camp. When they come home their duffle bags are a disaster. Clothing is jammed inside mixed together with sand, dirt and other surprises. Laundry is one of my least favorite activities, but when my kids come from home from camp it’s a must. When…
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Mom Detective: The Truth About Nonstick Pots and Pans
As many of you know I’m the “Mom Detective” over at Moms Clean Air Force. This post was originally published over there. Enjoy! We live in a culture where fast food has become the norm. You don’t have to look far to find a drive-through on most corners throughout the country. Cooking hacks and simple recipes boasting prep…
Top 10 Favorite Family Board Games
There’s nothing like spending time playing a great board game over vacation. Puzzles are not really my thing, but the rest of my family gets into them. Set me up with a good board game and I’ll sit for hours. With the holidays rapidly approaching and a long vacation in the not to distant future,…
The Importance of the Family Dinner
This post represents a compensated editorial partnership with The Family Dinner Project. All storytelling and opinions are, of course, my own. When my kids were small having a family dinner was no big deal. It was easy. There wasn’t any arranging needed. Back then our dinner hour was on the early side- anywhere between 5:30 and 6:30…
Why You Should Never Put Plastic in the Dishwasher
Have you ever accidentally opened your dishwasher in the middle of a cycle? It’s like an instant facial. The steam and heat emitted are enough to make you jump back and close the door quickly. The water is hot so your dishes are cleaned with minimal elbow grease. Did you know the water must be at least 120 degrees Fahrenheit…
10 Summer Camp Essentials for All Ages
Summer Camp is just around the corner for all three of my kids. They’re headed to an overnight camp far away from home. This will be the first year for my youngest. My boys will be joined by 7 cousins for four weeks of fun. We’re in the thick of packing and it looks like…
The Problem with Pesticides in Our Yards
The smell of pesticides is in the air. Can you smell them? When spring hits in New England it hits hard. We always laugh because spring usually sticks around for a week or two and then we dive head first into the heat of summer. But for now it’s spring and we’re all enjoying sports and other…