Devin P.B.
Devin P.B. lives in Webster with her husband, 4 kids, and 2 mutts. She has degrees in Applied Linguistics and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. She is currently working full-time at URMC as a corporate trainer. When not working, she's blasting music in her minivan as she shuttles her kids to field hockey, youth group, theatre camp, martial arts, baseball, swim lessons, etc. In her ridiculously limited free time, she enjoys reading, writing, and watching Asian dramas. As a family, they enjoy trying out all of the different playgrounds, hiking trails, and festivals that Rochester has to offer.
Celebrating Lunar New Year In Rochester
There are many cultures and religions that follow a lunar calendar or a lunisolar calendar, which means that the cycles of the moon are followed or considered along with the position of the sun.
Lunar...
Experience Gifts In Rochester
As the holidays approach, I’m exploring clutter-free, experience gifts. We try to steer our children’s focus to things like enjoying special traditions or the spirit of giving but, despite our best efforts, we know...
20 Best Family Memberships In Rochester
It may feel like school just started, but the winter holiday season is already upon us. Although there are many wonderful family traditions during this festive season, there are few customs that children look...
Celebrating National Book Month
October is National Book Month and what better way to celebrate than to gush about our favorite books? Well, actually I do have a few ideas for celebrating that I'll discuss below, but first...
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness
International FASD Awareness Day has been recognized every year on September 9th since 1999. Furthermore, the entire month of September is dedicated to expanding FASD Awareness worldwide. There are many misconceptions and myths about...
Resources for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Families
The city of Rochester has one of the largest Deaf populations in the United States. Like other cities with a similar distinction, the initial population increase started with providing the community with quality educational...
Guide To Summer Cultural Events In Rochester
As a multiracial family, it's important to us that our children spend time with people who come from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds. I want my kids to be able to see themselves (and...
Food Pantries and Hot Meals Around Rochester
For many, the holidays are not just religious celebrations but also a time to honor the bonds of family and friendships, to remember the wonder and innocence of childhood, and participate in the traditions...
Become An 80s Mom
I love being a mom. My kids are hilarious, compassionate, creative, joyful, and occasional geniuses. I love watching their personalities, interests, and talents develop. It's amazing to me how different they are from each...
Blending Holiday Traditions Spotlight – Part 5
Welcome to our fifth and final installment of this series. I have been having so much fun and learning so much from talking with other moms about their cultural and religious customs for the...