Moms who Play — really, really Play — like my Mom did! Sometimes when we contemplate the age old question…
Sharon Couto
Sharon taught high school English/Reading for 30 years, and now celebrates each day writing, running, biking, swimming and enjoying her family. Mom Generation experience? How about 4 children and 10 grandchildren with another on the way (due 2/9/14). Sharon is a marathoner and triathlete and at 61 years old is now competing in races, triathlons and sporting events with her children and grandchildren... her dream come true!
The Newport Creamery Friday After-swim, After-preschool, Afternoon Tradition with Grandkids ~ My daughter’s 5 children each attended (the youngest still…
January 19, 2017
Poetry and the Moon, for Kids ~
Poetry and the Moon, for Kids ~ Three things I love with all my heart are my Grandkids, the Moon…
January 17, 2017
Why open-storage stacked dishes make me happy!!
Open-storage stacked dishes make me happy ~ I worked my way through college in kitchens. Pretty much. I worked at…
There’s nothing quite like a baby bath in the kitchen sink! When Barry and I were recently renovating our kitchen,…
I have sinned. It had been 15 years since my last Colonoscopy – I do not wish to make light…
January 9, 2017
You know it’s been a perfect day when…
You know it’s been a perfect day when… It’s winter in New England. A snowstorm raged just about all day…
January 7, 2017
Why I don’t pump my own gas ~
I don’t pump my own gas ~ If I am famous (or infamous) in my family for one thing, it’s…
Re-arranging furniture in our homes can create very special effects ~ This past holiday season, Barry and I moved our…
January 3, 2017
Bobux Shoes – the perfect “First Shoe”!
Bobux Shoes ~ the perfect “First Shoe”! I am a very blessed and a very seasoned Grandma of 12 wonderful…
December 30, 2016
4 Fun & Easy “Good Luck” Foods for Kids on New Year’s Day!
4 Fun & Easy “Good Luck” Foods for Kids on New Year’s Day! My family celebrates New Year’s Day with…
December 28, 2016
When You Wish Upon A Star ~
When You Wish Upon A Star ~ All of my Christmas decorations are gone, but for my tiny trees scattered…
December 23, 2016
There’s “Wine & Paint.” Then there’s “Wine & What is That?” ~
There’s “Wine & Paint.” Then there’s “Wine & What is That?” ~ THEN there’s the “I can make a mountain…
December 20, 2016
When Grandmas Don’t Pay Attention to “Recommended Age” Advice
When Grandmas Don’t Pay Attention to “Recommended Age” Advice ~ See this little “craft” project? The one with an age…
December 19, 2016
True Story – LOL – about being gifted in an unusual way and the moment it must be shared with grandkids
True Story – LOL – about being gifted in an unusual way and the moment it must be shared with…
December 15, 2016
Fun $3.32 Thrift Shop Christmas Haul ~
Fun $3.32 Thrift Shop Christmas Haul ~ I have 2 sets of Santa salt & pepper shakers that my late…
“Give a kid a few pieces of paper”… my late Mom-in-law would say. Our grandson Brian, turning 3 years old…
Audrey’s school project at 9 years old ~ with an Angel tucked inside! I’ve written about my late Dad and…
One Couto Family Christmas Tradition ~~ A Christmas Book each year ~ Each Christmas season, I head upstairs in our…
~ Our 2016 Christmas Tree, on a whim-sy and a wink to my Dad ~ I love the lights of…

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Audrey McClelland has been a digital influencer since 2005. She’s a mom of 5 and shares tips on her three favorite things: parenting, fashion and beauty. She’s also a Contemporary Romance Author.