The Mod Mommy

Holding it down with humor and snacks

Mystic Aquarium’s Northern Lights a New Holiday Tradition

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Like many, when it comes to holiday traditions, we have our favorites. There are things my family and I do year after year that are can’t miss during the season. But, we welcomed a new tradition this year at Mystic Aquarium. They recently opened a first-ever nighttime experience called Northern Lights.

Vacation Planning Made Easy With Coasters and Castles Travel

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We’re about to close out a decade and start a new one and it has me thinking of all of the things I want to do during these next 10 years with my kids. We all know how fast it goes by so it’s important to set goals for yourself and write it all down.

Fall Favorites in Rhode Island

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As much as I love summer, there’s just no feeling like the fall. I feel like it has the gentlest shift into a new season. The smells, the colors, the flavors. All of it. I wore a sweater for the first time in awhile today and I AM NOT SORRY.

8 Must-Haves to Keep in Your Car for Family Road Trips

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While I’ve been getting my packing lists ready, I’ve realized there are some items that I don’t typically always have on hand that are necessary to keep in my car for longer road trips. If you’re hitting the open road soon, take these 8 items into consideration while stuffing your car!

Finding New Roads in the Chevy Suburban

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My husband and I have this ongoing goal of trying to travel with the kids as much as we can. We are a family of six, so that can prove difficult sometimes. We have to choose places that are great for everyone and of course, we have to travel somewhere that fits in our budget.

Why I Made a Summer Family Fun To-Do List + Free Printable

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This is the first summer I’ve created a paper list of fun family adventures. This is not because I want to be organized, it’s because we all have things we want to do during this short season and why not write it down and be sure we actually follow through?