2019-05-17 13:43
Yes, it's stillllllllllllll cold and rainy here in the Northeast. But never fear, ladies. Sunshine and summer are JUST around the corner and we need to be prepared. Victoria never lets us do… Read More
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I had a mind once. Now I have small children.
2018-08-09 15:31
Sunday, August 12Out of the Park | Boston CommonHighland Street Foundation, the City of Boston, L.L.Bean and the Boston Red Sox will host the fifth annual “Out of the Park”… Read More
2018-06-08 15:51
Going to Fenway Park nowadays is not just about watching 9 innings of baseball. From parking, to becoming immersed in the crowd of jerseyed fellow fans walking the streets of the park… Read More
2018-04-27 13:04
The stars aligned earlier this month when all 3 of my siblings and I got to hang out together in Colorado to celebrate my brother's 40th birthday. We hadn't been all together in the same roo… Read More
2018-03-21 12:25
By all means, I'm not a cooking expert. The crockpot is my friend, even though my family tires of those meals pretty easily. But I do have some crockpot meal winners in my repertoire. And de… Read More
2018-03-19 21:09
Moms, the time is coming, mark my words. This blog *used* to be about the hecticness of life raising young boys - potty training; naps; strollers; etc.And, well, now? Time sure does fl… Read More
2018-03-15 14:00
Here in New England, we've weathered three (3!) Nor'Easters all within the span of a few weeks...and supposedly there's another one looming on the horizon next week. And ummm...it's MARCH, d… Read More
2017-06-30 19:18
Curated just for you - to kick off this summer as you're laying peacefully by the pool or relaxing on the sand near the ocean...Which?? Hahahahaha, that's funny, right Moms??! This is p… Read More
2017-06-22 17:49
"This summer is going to be a nightmare."---E-mail from my husband to me, today, on only the THIRD day of summer vacation for the boyz, as both of us, from work, were trying to figure out wh… Read More
2017-06-01 15:21
Hi there! Time sure does fly when you have 3 boys playing baseball...on FIVE different teams! Thankfully we're in the home stretch now. (I say that, but does it really ever end? Baseball goe… Read More
2017-04-05 14:31
Snow? Check.Rain? Check.Spring? Nope.Here in New England at this time of the year, the weather is certainly not something to be loving. Safe to say, I think we're all pretty much over it.Ins… Read More
2017-03-21 17:17
You know what I miss about the boys' younger years?I miss the Pajama Days.The days when all 3 of them had coordinated pajama sets from Carters. Or Baby Gap. Or Children's Place.(I was quite… Read More
2017-03-14 17:34
How timely! While most of the Northeast is experiencing this March winter storm, we can thank our lucky stars for Victoria and her secrets! So get your wallets ready ladies, it's time to go… Read More
2017-03-07 23:03
When you're a family, the mealtime ritual slowly evolves and changes along with your children. You transition from breast or bottle to staring at all the little jars of baby food in the groc… Read More
2017-02-27 15:28
I'm no guru or life coach, but I feel confident that I've garnered quite a few bits of wisdom and life lessons in my ripe old 44 years. And so, in honor of my 44th birthday this month… Read More
2017-01-04 00:00
This year was one of the toughest I can remember. I could not WAIT to be done with 2016, but upon prepping for this post, it was nice to realize that hey, some good things did happen as well… Read More
2016-12-01 16:10
(Please excuse me while I clear away the dust and cobwebs from this site...)2016 can be done at any time now, amirite? I have to say, with all honesty, this was definitely NOT one of my favo… Read More
2016-09-15 17:42
I took this picture exactly ELEVEN YEARS AGO today (baby feet and toesies!), and I honestly don't remember the day-to-day of those years when I had a newborn, a 1 year old and a… Read More
2016-09-01 17:03
As all 3 boys got ready to start their 2016-2017 school year yesterday, I couldn't help but think of years' past and all the ways things are so very different now that they're in… Read More
2016-06-15 16:13
I'm happy to be a part of the Media Day experiences at Six Flags New England. The boys and I have been attending these events since 2011 and have been wowed each and every time!Middle is my… Read More
2016-06-10 18:33
Now that school is over...or just about...here are some fun happenings going on at Fenway Park this month that you may want to take advantage of with the kiddos!Sunday, June 12 - Out of the… Read More
2016-05-31 21:09
When I opened my e-mail, I certainly wasn't expecting to see this type of invitation? Moi? Party with the New Kids? On a boat? Ummmm, YES PLEASE! The event was scheduled to p… Read More
2016-05-16 12:59
Mother's Day 2010 Mother's Day 2016I didn't have any expectations for this yearly "holiday", which basically means I try not to do anything on that Sunday, and then spend the rest… Read More
2016-05-04 01:03
Sometimes it's fun to dive back into my blog archives to see what I was complaining about doing back in 2006 or 2007...you know, juggling 3 little boys and a full-time job. Oh, the guilt. Ba… Read More
2016-03-11 15:29
For any of you who know me in person and have stepped foot into our chaotic Trenches at one time or another, you already know that we live in a typical New England colonial-style home… Read More
2016-02-11 16:46
It's that time of year again, ladies! Time to slough off the dead skin, unbraid the armpit hair, paint the toesies, and do a complete shavedown...and don't forget to razor swipe those… Read More
2016-02-02 17:01
It has been awhile, I know. I find myself struggling with whether to shut this old girl (blog) down or keep her up and running. As it has always been, though, I come up with my be… Read More
2015-03-17 11:13
Since January, I have been training to run a half marathon on March 29th. Even throughout the Snowiest Winter on Record this year (true fact), I ran outdoors when I could (rarely) and… Read More
2015-02-25 18:26
As I settle into my early 40's, I find myself becoming less and less interested in the superficialness of social interaction.Meaning, I'm kind of picky and I like it that way.At this stage o… Read More
2015-02-13 18:22
We all have our crosses to bear. But this, this affliction that I have, well, it's kinda embarrassing.You guys, I fall asleep during the movies.At home, this behavior is much more acce… Read More
2015-01-08 16:03
My resolution for 2015 is Fit Not Fat in '15. I care about my weight (and the losing thereof), yes (obviously), but I want to FEEL GOOD. I want to feel like I'm FIT. And th… Read More
2014-12-17 16:19
Ok, so I am about 5 or 6 blog posts behind OMG. It's not that I don't think about blogging. Quite the opposite, in fact. I DO think about it. But actually typing some… Read More
2014-12-02 18:20
I'm not a dog person, per se. Never have been. Growing up, we never had any pets. My first, I guess, "official" pet was my college boyfriend's yellow labrador that he had a… Read More
2014-11-18 16:58
Oh hey there. Pardon me for a sec while I dust off the keyboard here. With anything, the longer you go without doing something, the harder it is to jump back into it, amirite?&nb&hell…Read More
2014-10-27 17:21
Honestly, for the amount of bad blog pitches I get in my inbox in a day -"Review and give away this set of hair bows!" (I have boys.)"Review this baby product!" (I no longer have… Read More
2014-10-08 15:11
First of all, let me preface this by saying that if you're going to Napa, you really can't go wrong when it comes to winery tours and tastings. All of them are unique. Each place… Read More
2014-10-08 13:57
Day 1:I wake up feeling bloated and gross, most likely from a Chinese food binge the evening before. Ahem.I have 6 juices to drink, spread throughout my day. The juices are numbered, s… Read More
2014-10-07 19:46
It honestly seems like all we did in Napa was eat and drink. Needless to say, I have LOTS of restaurant recommendations for you! I'll narrow the food choices down to the ones tha… Read More
2014-10-05 10:00
I can't believe we officially have a TEENAGER in the Trenches.Son, it seems like just yesterday you made us parents for the very first time.But you made it easy for us, with your mellow natu… Read More
2014-10-01 17:07
Less than 2 weeks ago, Hubby and I were lucky to be able to spend 6 days and 5 nights in Napa, California for his annual conference. And uh, there was no way (in hell) that he was gonn… Read More
2014-09-16 20:07
1. Binge-watching. Ever since I discovered Orange is the New Black and House of Cards on Netflix, I am now a BIG FAN of binge-watching shows instead of waiting to see them week-t… Read More
2014-09-11 09:00
I repost this every year: A Tuesday. Crisp and cool. Clear skies.I was 36 weeks pregnant. Lumbering and uncomfortable as I boarded the 7:22 a.m. commuter rail bound for my job a… Read More
2014-09-10 19:20
Back in August, I was invited with a few other bloggers to participate in the Hood Sour Cream Meal Makeover. So all us bloggers got our boxing gloves oven mitts on and had a cook-off!… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Then: October 2008
Back in 2008, none of us had children who were double-digit aged. Our girls' getaway discussions about our children were primarily focused on potty-training… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Things I DIDN'T Do While Hubby Was Out of Town For a Week:
1. Watch any sports whatsoever.
2. Watch any weather whatsoever.
3. Cook a sit-down meal.
4. … Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
1. I'm by no means a fashionista, but I *do* enjoy shopping. Boy clothes are pretty boring, actually. Especially athletic apparel (which is all my sons wear nowadays). &hell…Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
It's that special time of year, ladies! Time to slough off the dry winter white skin. Time to shave down all those areas that get neglected during the cold winter months. Y… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
2006-06-07 11:16
The Types of People You Encounter At Your Fitness Center: 1. That guy you end up next to 2 days in a row on the treadmill. You know, the one whose body odor smells like… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
It must be the gorgeous spring weather that is making me somewhat agreeable, because there are actually quite a bit of items I have to share with you!Just bought: This mascara. Sadly… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
As we all know and would like NOT to be reminded anytime soon...this winter was HORRID. And I mean horrid in the "I'd like to move now" "I need a vacation now" "I may kill someone now" sort… Read More
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