Sarah C.
Family-Friendly Patios and Outdoor Dining in Rochester
After a long Rochester winter, there's nothing better than enjoying a meal outside. Whether you're looking for canal views, riverside dining, wood-fired pizza, or...
Wooden Playgrounds In Rochester
There's such nostalgia in a wooden playground: a throwback to simpler and more naturally inspired play equipment. The wooden playground provides the backdrop for...
Thriving as a Working Mom in the Summer
While I got my haircut a few weeks ago, I chatted about summer plans with my friend-neighbor-hair stylist. She said her three kids will...
Six Ways To Keep the Evening Calm at Any Age
5pm doesn't have to be "the witching hour." The frenzied pace of practice, homework, dinner, baths, and bedtime leaves little room for calmness. Depending...
Best Toddler Activities in Rochester
The perfect toddler activity includes opportunities to use their five senses, release energy, and eat plenty of snacks. Sometimes the best toddler outings aren’t...
Must-Visit Wineries and Wine Trails Near Rochester
Within thirty minutes of Rochester, you’ll find several great wineries, perfect for an easy outing - many of them part of larger wine trails...
Five Record Stores To Visit In Rochester
Our eighteen year old asked for a favorite artist’s newest album on vinyl this Christmas, and my teen nephew gifted me one of Taylor...
Art Museums In Rochester and Western New York
With young kids or a reluctant teen, a trip to the museum needs to pack some serious punch. Visits tend to be short, so...
Building Friendships in the Season of Motherhood
Motherhood changed the way I think about building friendships.
Before I had my preschooler, I built friendships at work, over long dinners, through leisurely phone...
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day In Rochester
There's fun to be had for all seasons in Rochester but as an Irish lass living in Rochester, I'm on the hunt for some...











