Part of what make’s finding the perfect Father’s Day gift so hard is that more often than not, it isn’t a particular thing that dad wants or needs. More often than not what dad needs is more time, more sleep, more flexible income, more time with his buddies, more time with his kids, more time…
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Newborn Cries
I love babies. I always have. As a child as soon as I was strong enough to hold a baby I would. The cries did not deter me, I just wanted to soothe and hold the little beings. As a mother, I was exhausted, overwhelmed and head over heels in love with my newborns. But…
Pride: Boston Pride
Today, Saturday June 8th, is Boston’s Gay Pride parade. It is an event the my children’s old school attends every year and it is something that is significant to many of my friends and community. I have been to many gay pride all school meetings but I don’t think I’ve ever been to the parade….
The Sparkle in Mom’s Eye
Unlike roses and chocolate, jewelry does last, it can be passed down and somehow, even though it is a material thing, it feels good to put on a beautiful piece of jewelry. It doesn’t have to be fancy. It doesn’t have to be expensive, you just have to love it. I have pieces of jewelry…
The Mother’s Day Gift vs. The Gifts of Mothers
In some ways mothers are like flowers. Each beautiful in their own way. Some have strong stems but very delicate petals. Others are like roses with layers upon layers upon layers of petals but you only see the ones on the surface. Some speak softly with a delicate fragrance that catches you off guard when…
Petit Palmiers Recipe: Simple After School Treat
These are such a simple and fun treat. Palmiers are simply sugar and puff pastry…and whatever other little things you might want to spice it up with. I chose some lemon zest. I made these today for a bake sale tomorrow to support No Kid Hungry. Stop by Middlesex Commons in Burlington tomorrow from 11…
Trouble Finding Joy
There’s no question that this has been a rough week for many of us. Devastating for others. Whatever we’ve been through, I appreciate the resilience of my city, my neighbourhood, and the support of the global community. I also understand all too well that I am dealing with nothing. My friends are safe, my family…
Television Free and ‘No Live TV’ Safe Places for Vacation Week
For vacation week, after a local tragedy, it is important for families to be able to find TV free and TV safe spaces and places (read more). Here us a growing list of places: TV Free Places and Spaces -Playgrounds: Go to your old favorite or visit a new one. Cambridge has a playground map….
Heartbreaking way to start Spring Break: Now What?
On the calendar it says, ‘Vacation week’. It was going to be a week of lazy mornings and fun spontaneous outings staying in town. I usually love to stay home because the weather is nice and it’s the first days that feel like Spring in New England. After the bombings at the 117th Boston Marathon,…
Bagels and Lox Love in Cambridge
A couple of people across from me are having the most delicious looking Bagel and Lox sandwiches Sarah’s Market in Observatory Hill / Huron Village Voice . It is loaded with lox, tomatoes (yeah I know its not the season but just wait…they’ll only get better.), and onions. If you want capers you can have…
OhBabyBoston’s Spring Egg Cream Smoothie
When I thought about the smoothie I wanted to make, I knew I wanted dairy free, a little seasonal, it had to be pretty, and I wanted some greens. Love Beets juice caught my eye and I knew it would be perfect to make my smoothie pretty. I chose rhubarb for seasonal because I didn’t…
Spring Smoothies: Getting Creative
Smoothies were a daily thing in our house for a while because it was one of the few things my daughter would eat as a toddler. But time passed, morning routines changed, the blender from our wedding registry lost its zip, and vigour. This week I had the opportunity to gather with a few friends…
Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters 