Getting my kids to wear sunscreen every day can become a tedious and frustrating task during the summer. I get it. It’s really not all that pleasant to rub a greasy lotion all over your body. But using sunscreen is a necessity. Every day. Here’s why sunscreen is needed daily: “Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital examined survey…
Outdoor Living
5 Ways to Keep Younger Siblings Entertained at Sport Events
If you have more than one child you probably know how challenging it is to keep younger siblings entertained while your older child is playing a sport. After years at it, I’m finally at a place where my younger children can actually entertain themselves or have their own activities at the same time. But there…
Tips to Prepare Your Child for Sleepaway Camp
Two of my three boys left for sleepaway camp this week. It was challenging on many levels for all of us. This is the third summer for my oldest and he was excited to go. Not so for the middle guy. He was anxious and unsure. He’s heard us talking about summer camp for years…
7 Natural Ways to Treat Bug Bites
This past Sunday was a gorgeous day in Boston. People were venturing out of their homes to spend the day outside. Bikes were out, skateboards were everywhere and our dog was basking in the warm sunshine. We were all hanging out outside until around 6 pm; then it got ugly. The mosquitoes swarmed-and I mean…
The Boston Tree Party: Urban Orchards Unite Communities
I was recently contacted by The Boston Tree Party and asked to help spread the word about their organization. How could I refuse? They are right here in my back yard in Boston and they’re working to promote urban agriculture, bringing together diverse communities and universal access to healthy food. They are helping to…
Nature Makes Perfect Scents
This post is sponsored by Social Moms and Seventh Generation. Have you ever noticed that certain scents from nature bring back childhood memories? Most memories of specific scents come from the first time we smell something, which is usually when we were children. I can think of quite a few scents that trigger incredible childhood…
4 DEET-Free Bug Repellents
Mosquito Factoid: Did you know that only female mosquitoes bite? They need our human blood in order to lay their eggs. Female mosquitoes happen to love my family. Wherever we are they find us, especially our legs and ankles. Since we love spending time outdoors, I have been on mission to find a bug repellent…
