Author: Christy

  • Hiking at Sherburne Nature Center, Tyngsboro, MA

    Hiking at Sherburne Nature Center, Tyngsboro, MA

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    I’m not much of an outdoorsy person, but one thing I do love is going on a hike as a family. As spring arrives each year, I can’t wait to get outside, enjoy the fresh air, and get out away from the craziness of daily life. We’re not climbing mountains, but I do like rambling…

  • Big Apple Circus Metamorphosis Review

    Big Apple Circus Metamorphosis Review

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    As the first trapeze artist swung through the air overhead and did a straightforward release and catch, LadyBug leaned over and whispered, “I could do that.” The fact of the matter is that she has done a very similar trick successfully and so I nodded to her and smiled. But the familiarity of the act…

  • A Fusion is Happening

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    Quirky Fusion and Quirky Tech are merging back together! Now you can find tips for the best family-friendly toys, travel, and technology all under one roof. And of course, we’ll continue to bring you DIY projects, activities, recipes, and other information to help with your well-rounded home.  We’re excited to streamline your experience here on…

  • Big Apple Circus Metamorphosis Comes to Boston [Giveaway]

    Big Apple Circus Metamorphosis Comes to Boston [Giveaway]

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    I’ve mentioned a few times that LadyBug loves the trapeze, but now both of my kids are taking circus classes. LadyBug is into the tricks, especially silks, trapeze, and stilts. Bug prefers the clowning, but now has taken to the silks as well. What I love is that with two vastly different personalities and skill…

  • Champions for Kids – SIMPLE Giving #SnacksforStudents Makes it Easy to Help Kids in Need

    Champions for Kids – SIMPLE Giving #SnacksforStudents Makes it Easy to Help Kids in Need

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    Christy

    Every week our PAC reminds us (via newsletter) that they are collecting food and snacks for kids in our school. We have several homeless families in our community who rely heavily on small, makeshift food pantries in our schools. When The Motherhood reached out to me to see if I would help match local community…

  • Lenovo Y50 Gaming Laptop Review

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      I have been using the Lenovo Y50 gaming laptop for the past few weeks [I am a Lenovo INsider and received the Y50 for review purposes]. While I don’t necessarily play the most hardcore of games, I do enjoy a lot of titles that tax your average laptop. A good gaming laptop requires a…

  • A Year Ago Today

    A Year Ago Today

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    A year ago today, we waited, quietly, for news. A year ago today, we went out for dinner and tried to pretend that everything was normal. A year ago today we sat, one of only two families left in the Children’s Hospital waiting room. A year ago today, LadyBug had kidney surgery, and we were…

  • Motorola Power Pack Micro Review

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    Are you ever getting ready to run out of the house and you can’t find your phone? Or, maybe more likely, you’ve got your phone, but can’t find your keys? Motorola aims to solve that problem, as well as the angst of low battery life, with the Power Pack Micro. This little device is a…

  • Win Four Tickets to the Ice Castle in Lincoln, NH

    Win Four Tickets to the Ice Castle in Lincoln, NH

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    Hopefully, you’ve seen my full review of the Ice Castle in Lincoln, NH. If not, please check it out, as I’ve got plenty of pictures, as well as tips for your visit! The good news is that I’ve got four tickets to give away. These are generic tickets for use by adults or kids on…

  • A Visit to the Ice Castle in Lincoln, NH

    A Visit to the Ice Castle in Lincoln, NH

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    Please keep in mind that the Ice Castle is different each year and even evolves throughout the season. The pictures are just a sample of what you might find when you go to explore. Last weekend, we bundled up and made our way up to Lincoln, NH. We weren’t skiing, or skating, or snow tubing.…