Candy-free Easter basket ideas are a must for any kid's Easter basket. Candy and chocolate is fun, but no basket is completely stuffed without fun treats and surprises. Okay, maybe one chocolate bunny, and a few peeps and oh yeah a couple of jelly beans, but there are many unique and fun ideas to replace... Read More The post Easter basket ideas kids will love appeared first on New England Momma ..read more

We love playing fun camping games each weekend we head up to camp. The best games for camping are games that can be easily packed up and played by all.  Whether it's sitting around the picnic table or playing a game in the grass, playing games really takes going camping to the next level. It's... Read More The post Over 50 fun games to play when camping appeared first on New England Momma ..read more

Scoring discounts on tickets when traveling with family is a great way to save money on a road trip. Many local attractions, amusement parks, science centers, and museums offer ways to get discounts on the price of admission. With a little advance planning, you too can save money on your next family road trip.  ... Read More The post How to get discounts on tickets on attractions appeared first on New England Momma ..read more

It’s important to be teaching random acts of kindness to kids this Christmas season. With so much going on in the world, what a great time to start! Really, we should do these acts of kindness every time of year, but the holiday season is a good time to start. However, while there are plenty... Read More The post Random acts of kindness for kids this Christmas season appeared first on New England Momma ..read more

Buying gifts for a 14 year old boy can be challenging! They are still young, yet growing into a teenager. And buying gifts for a teen boy can be a bit difficult to say the least! Yes, a gift card or cash works, but if you're looking to put a gift under the tree or... Read More The post Top 10 gift ideas for a 14 year old boy appeared first on New England Momma ..read more

Are you giving a gift card or cash this year to your teen, coworker, grandkids, neighbor, or anyone for that matter? Sure, you can put it into the included small envelope, a greeting card or small gift card tin. But before you do, check out these unique gift card holder ideas. What a fun way... Read More The post Fun & unique gift card holder ideas appeared first on New England Momma ..read more

Often times throughout the years, I help my kids get rid of clutter in their rooms. Especially before Christmas arrives! There is no way Santa is bringing more toys, gifts or gadgets, if their rooms are a complete mess. Moms, you know exactly what I am talking about. Although my kid's rooms may never be... Read More The post Get rid of the clutter in kid's rooms appeared first on New England Momma ..read more

It's time to get your 2021 calendars. How are we already at the end of the year? Can you believe it? And the one thing, I always have to purchase in the month of December is a new calendar. I'm very particular about the calendar we use each month. It has to have room for... Read More The post 2021 Calendars for the upcoming year appeared first on New England Momma ..read more

For the first time in Lancaster, Massachusetts, you can find the Lancaster Celebration of Lights! This is a mile long light extravaganza that you do not want to miss! This year, it's a little tougher to find family-friendly activities with many traditional activities postponed or closed for the holiday season. A new holiday tradition The... Read More The post Lancaster Celebration of Lights + a Giveaway appeared first on New England Momma ..read more

Are you ready to learn how to enjoy Christmas this year? There are lots of tips to stress-less during the Christmas season. And with good reason, with all the weeks of singing carols, baking sugar cookies, and watching your favorite holiday classics on repeat, the day everyone’s been waiting for is here...Christmas! And it can... Read More The post 5 Tips to a stress-free Christmas Morning appeared first on New England Momma ..read more