Before I was a mom I remember thinking that having children would be so special because the love between a mother and a child is the most amazing thing in the world. I was right, but I didn’t understand a few very important line items. Before I was a mom I thought that raising children […]
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Dream Big: Lessons I Learned This Week In Pre-School
Every weekday I start my day as a mom. I get my oldest daughter on the bus to 2nd grade at Highland School in Westfield, MA and take the younger daughter to her preschool at the YMCA in Westfield, MA. We walk up the stairs and look at the artwork the teachers have tacked up for […]
You Found The Right Home, Now What? First Time Homebuyer Series.
Allright, you went and looked at all the houses for sale in Western MA and you finally found the house you want! Now what? Buying your first home can be confusing and sometimes overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Preparation and education prior to getting involved will help to make the process more […]
Western MA First Time Homebuyers Start HERE!
As a 20 year veteran of the real estate profession, a lot of my time has been spent helping first time homebuyers. This is the most important purchase of their lives and they rely on their realtor for guidance and education. I give that and try to pepper it with a lot of fun along […]
Westfield, MA Home of The Black Squirrel
Here in my hometown of Westfield, MA we have a large population of squirrels, and many of them are black. When people come to visit they are often amazed by these rare little rodents and inquire about their origins. Photo by Stan Freeman/The Republican This excerpt from Stanley Park’s website explains how these […]

