A tour of the Nutcracker Suite at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common. [more]
A Tour of the Nutcracker Suite at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common
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Journey of a Giant Bear
It’s no secret that I have a spontaneous streak. Or that I have a certain sense of adventure. Or that I’m tenacious once I set my mind to something. Or that I’m a bit of a dreamer. It started when Lady Bug and I toured the Nutcracker Suite at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common. It’s a… [more]
The 6th Birthday That Almost Wasn’t
Halloween, Snow, Loss of Power… Can the 6th birthday survive? [more]
New School Year Adventures
Bug started Kindergarten this year and LadyBug returned to preschool. Just wanted to share some highlights of their first days. “I was sitting by myself on the bus. The bus driver was singing songs, but I was too sad to sing. Then J came and sat down next to me and we became best friends.”… [more]
Mega Bloks Dora’s Bath Time Fun Review
Mega Bloks Dora’s Bath Time is cute for building, but even cuter for imaginative play. [more]
A Fabulous 40th Birthday Week Indeed
I’ve been so busy that I never posted about my birthday! It started the weekend before with a delicious red velvet cake from BJs. Now, given that I have a bakery nearby that I adore, you may be wondering why I would buy a store-bought cake. Well, there are two reasons. First, I knew that… [more]
Childhood Nostalgia with Colorforms’ 60th Anniversary
Chances are, no matter how old you are, you remember Colorforms from your childhood. The long-time kids’ favorite turns 60 this year and is still entertaining kids today. But even if you remember playing with Colorforms, did you know how they began? [more]
Lady Bug Grows Up – Painting and Prepping for the Big Girl Bed
Getting ready for the big girl bed! [more]
Social Media and the Myth of the Perfect Parent
What is a perfect parent? [more]
A Busy Day
We’ve got a busy day today… here’s a hint: Yep… we’re redoing Lady Bug’s room. She’s been in the nursery that we originally decorated for Bug. It’s cute with African animals, but it doesn’t quite match her personality. This will be a little more her style! [more]