Nature Centers to Explore With Kids
Rochester and the surrounding area are home to beautiful parks, green spaces, and nature centers that are perfect for family adventures. Summer is an...
Guide to Berry Picking In Rochester
Nobody warned me that the most expensive part of parenting a toddler would be the cost of berries! How can I say no to...
Easy Ways To Refresh Your Home This Spring
After spending much of the winter indoors, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of sunshine and spring in the air. It’s the perfect time...
Memorial Day Events In Rochester
Memorial Day in Rochester is a meaningful time for families to come together and honor the men and women who have served our country....
What Moms Are Planning For In May
May has a way of sneaking up—and then suddenly, everything is happening at once. The end-of-school-year events, activities, and celebrations all stack on top...
Guide To May Events In Rochester
Searching for things to do in Rochester this month? Each month, Rochester Mom Collective shares a guide to family-friendly events around Rochester. Explore our Guide to May...
Comic Book Stores In Rochester
Comic books are a great way for kids to learn to enjoy reading. Check out these local shops in Rochester.
Each year, the first...
Easy Upcycling Ideas to Live More Sustainably
Before tossing something in the trash, what if it could solve a problem in your home instead? Upcycling—also known as repurposing or creative reuse—is...
Gifts Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day
This will be my eleventh mother’s day and I’ve learned that my favorite gifts are usually the kinds of things that can’t be wrapped. One...
Mother’s Day Events In Rochester
Looking for ways to make Mother’s Day extra special this year? Rochester has plenty of family-friendly events, brunches, and activities perfect for moms and their families....
PARENTING
Library Summer Reading Programs
When we packed for summer vacation as a kid, most of my bag was stuffed with library books. Running out of pages was worse...
Staying Connected With Your Older Children
I'm a mom of three awesome kids. My boys are eight and ten, and my daughter is almost three (going on 13.) As a...
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...
June Reset Guide For Moms
As the school year winds down, summer can start to feel both exciting and overwhelming for moms. Between camps, vacations, appointments, activities and trying...
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...
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
How to Beat the Heat in Rochester: Kid-Friendly Summer Activities
Whether you’re looking for a quick outing, a full afternoon escape, or just a way to get the kids out of the house without...
July Reset Guide For Moms
July is here, and if you're anything like most moms, you're wondering how summer is already flying by. Between camps, vacations, family gatherings, and...
Library Summer Reading Programs
When we packed for summer vacation as a kid, most of my bag was stuffed with library books. Running out of pages was worse...
Best Places To Watch July 4th Fireworks With Kids
There's something magical about watching fireworks through a child's eyes. Whether your family loves being in the middle of the action or prefers a...
Guide To July Events In Rochester
If you are looking for things to do in Rochester this month, this is the place for you! Every month, you can come to...