It's no secret that I am all about maximizing outdoor time during every season. Looking for opportunities to be out in nature, stretch our legs, and get out some energy are important throughout the year. Time outdoors helps with building...
I never listened to podcasts before I was a mom. Somehow I just never found time to during the alarming amount of free time I (in retrospect) had. But by the time my son was six months or so,...
Ever had an idea and a passion but weren't sure where to start? Lisa Gomes is an impressive example of what happens when you just go for it. A preschool teacher for over twenty years, Lisa started to get...
If I'm being honest, when I first heard about the Summer of Prototyping at the Providence Children's Museum, my initial thought was "oh, that sounds too smart for me..."   As I looked into it, I learned that the...
  I am very fortunate to live in a neighborhood where during the summer and fall, there is a farmers market at the end of my street and during the winter and spring, there is an indoor one just a...
Many of us born and bred Rhode Islanders have fond memories of Rocky Point Amusement Park. Since its closure, I've yet to find a park that has matched its unique combination of fun, excitement, and charm. That is until...
What? A 13-hour road trip with a 3-year-old, 2-year-old and 2-month-old!? No! I thought to myself as we booked a much-needed family trip that would take us on an adventure in our car. The trip went better than planned (minus...
Like most parents today, I have a Pinterest board full of activities that I’d like to do with my children someday.  Realistically we’ve done maybe two of them in the past two summers. This year we’re shaking things up....
I glossed over the details when telling my younger one what the night's plans were ("We're going to play at a playground! At night! To shine flashlights!"), but I explained it in greater detail to my six-year-old. I was...
I hear from parents all the time who think we’re crazy. You see, we are a beach family. From Memorial Day until Labor Day, you can find us at the beach every weekend during the summer. There’s something about...

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10 Things to Do in RI This Spring!

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Spring is (finally) here, which means it is time to fill our calendars with all the fun Rhode Island spring happenings! Whether you're seeking...