I love most vegetables (though I will admit that I could probably use more in my diet), but I didn’t discover my love for zucchini until I was well into adulthood. My parents were always big on serving veggies with dinner, but growing up I remember consuming a lot of broccoli, spinach, corn, peppers, carrots and tomatoes. Then, when my [...]

My best friend Vera is in town visiting with her family, so last night we took them to Newport… a classic place in Rhode Island to visit. We went to Salas for dinner. Walked around along the wharf. Got the kids ice cream. Popped into some shops and just enjoyed the spectacular view. And then we saw a shop we [...]

Each TOY or GAME has a STORY to share with kids. Today, it’s NESTING DOLLS’ turn to tell its story (with a little help from Grandma Sharon)… WHAT are NESTING DOLLS: Traditionally, Nesting Dolls are brightly painted wooden figurines made in a such way that they can be taken apart to reveal smaller dolls fitting inside one another. Arguably, the [...]

I went by myself to Barnes & Noble the other day to see if the book was out… I have to say, this was a true pinch me moment!

I know that it’s still the summer (thank GOD). But if you walk into any store right now, you’re pretty much greeted with Fall. Fall fashion is here and it’s not going away! As I was perusing through GAP.com last night, I came across a pair of pants that I literally must-have for the Fall. Since I’m only 5 feet [...]

OK… mamas – this one’s a GOOD one! Old Navy has a CRAZY SALE going on that you don’t want to miss today and tomorrow! TWO DAYS of CRAZY-GOOD DEALS = The LOWEST PRICES of the Season—GUARANTEED! Only in Stores: Fri. & Sat., 7/29-7/30 FANTASTIC FAMILY DEALS Starting at Just $4 •    FAMOUS Graphic Tees for Adults & Kids–$4!* •    [...]

Having 4 sons so close in age can get crazy at times. Sometimes it makes me feel so bad that none of them get a lot of one on one alone time, but we’ve given them the gift of brotherhood. But there are days it’s nice to get out with just one… Nothing’s better than a date with my oldest [...]

“Grandma, I see your belly-button!” “WHAT?” I thought and almost screamed simultaneously. “There it is!” a delighted 4-year old voice sang as he poked my, yes, belly-button. In my head, I was still on the WHAT? question. I looked down at the little pointer finger right in my, yes, belly-button. But let me clarify here.  I had a shirt on.  [...]

Each TOY or GAME has a STORY to share with kids. Today, it’s NERF’s turn to tell its story (with a little help from Grandma Sharon)… WHAT is NERF: There are multiple sources that tell us that NERF is an acronym for NON-EXPANDING RECREATIONAL FOAM. One other explanation is that the word NERF was chosen by Parker Brothers, NERF’s developer, [...]

I’m addicted to CVS. And it’s not just because I love 2.3 miles from one. Or the fact that I live in the same state where the headquarters are located. I genuinely just love CVS. When I was growing up, I lived in Barrington, RI. There was (and actually still is) a CVS store located in the Barrington Center. I [...]