In August, my family took a short trip to Bethel, and it was the perfect trip to squeeze in before the start of school. We were hosted by Sunday River at the Grand Summit Lodge, but did quite a bit of exploring off the property. Our outdoor adventures in Bethel, Maine included a ...read more

Nothing says welcome like a front porch. Greet guests and buyers with a great front porch. Your front entryway speaks volumes about your home—make it warm and welcoming with a few simple tips. Give your door a fresh coat of paint, update house numbers and lighting fixtures, and ...read more

I love sharing my travel finds. As I'm updating travel posts for Momtrends, I came across these Reyjavik Travel Favorites. While it's been more than ten years since my visit. These picks are still going strong.  Reyjavik Travel Favorites Reykjavik, on the coast of Iceland, is the ...read more

Fall is in the air. Pumpkin flavors abound in everything from coffee to candles. Football dominates the weekends. And, the kids have returned to school. What could be better than resuming the sense of normalcy after the freewheeling days of summer? It sounds great, but any parent ...read more

I've been a mega fan of Target's Design for All program before it was it on the mainstream radar--not to brag or anything (ha!). Seriously though, I remember when I used to be able to roll into my local Target the morning of a designer collab launch and scoop up everything ...read more

Back-to-school fashion extends to our accessories. At our house, the ladies love talking about style. When we prepped for back to school, new sneakers were a big deal. But they weren't the only accessories the girls cared about -- they both wanted new phone cases, too. I asked ...read more

Tweens and teens might think they have an abundant list of chores to complete at home-- laundry, trash, cleaning, dishes... And they might seem less than enthused about performing all these tasks. But we have one that both children and adults can get jazzed about: making a school ...read more

There are so many things to tell you about boarding school. I've been keeping most of the experience offline, because it's not fully my story to tell. My daughter, 14, is the keeper of most of the details. What I CAN share is that getting her to and from school takes up a great ...read more

Apple picking is one of my favorite family autumn activities. I love getting my kids outdoors in nature and hunting for the biggest, roundest, reddest fruits we can find. We usually collect a big wagon's worth--taste testing some along the way--and leave the orchard with an ...read more

Most people know Sunday River as Maine's premiere ski resort. But this wonderful mountain in Newry, Maine, is also a terrific spot to take the family when the weather is warm. We got to explore the summer family fun at Sunday River last month, and I'm excited to share the ...read more

Have you jumped on the Instant Pot train? With its promise to cook dinner faster, easier and better, I thought it might just be the answer to all my back-to-school dinner woes. I admit that I was late to the Instant Pot game, but as the first day of school loomed closer and ...read more

There are many ways to build credit, and they all involve creditors reporting your bill payment information to the major credit bureaus: Experian, Equifax and TransUnion.  To begin establishing credit if you have none, try one or more of these options: Become an authorized user ...read more

Are you a small business owner with a real passion for the product, service or trade that you deal in? That’s brilliant - you’re a great mom boss! But how do you make sure your target customers feel the same way as you do? By making yourself stand out from the crowd. Of course. ...read more

Wouldn't it be great to work in a world free from distractions? I love being a mom, and summertime means having my favorite people around for travel experiences and simple hang-out sessions. Summer is our time to connect and bond; my people are my top priority. Summer is also ...read more

Kit Rich, celebrity trainer and creator of the KICHGO, the big gym in a little bag that weighs than two pounds, knows a thing or two about staying fit and stylish on the go. She works 12 hours a day and has to go from work to social events breaking a sweat. Working with A-list ...read more