Being Savvy: Activities, things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in Boston, MA

Circus Shmirkus!

by Jill Notkin

The circus is coming! The circus is coming! Yup it's that time of year again and my family is gearing up to go to the circus in the fall. But first, we are going to learn all the tricks! Read on for places to hit to learn to fly. Simply Circus . How cool is this a circus school in Newton ! With classes for kids from 3 and up, this place is worth a second look. ... Read more >

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Weekend Fun

by Jill Notkin

August, how ever did you find us so fast! Ok, so only 5 more weekends before September, let's use them well folks! A few ideas: Circus Smirkus is coming to Revere for two days of Big Top fun! The non-profit, award-winning international youth circus is bringing its troupers aged 10 to 18 from Vermont to entertain your family. Smirkus continues its tradition of ... Read more >

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Wild Weekends

by Jill Notkin

The final weeks of August are flying by, so you'd better get in all those outdoor activities before the snowsuits hit the stores! Here a few ideas to make this beautiful weekend a memorable one. Peach Festival at Smolak Farms . It's pick-your-own-peaches time again and Smolak Farm is celebrating! They will be open for the festival all weekend with a local artisans fair but come Sunday ... Read more >

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September Traditions

by Jill Notkin

Welcome to September! While this month definitely marks the end of those long, hot dog days of summer, it also means more fun memory-making events for your family. With back-to-school, it's certainly busy, but never too busy to fit in fun and educational outings! Start the month off right by attending the Red Sox and Apple Pie Concert featuring the Boston Landmarks Orchestra at ... Read more >

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A Trip to the Circus

by Jill Notkin

It's a rite of passage for every child the experience of the circus. The anticipation followed by the sheer excitement of the lights coming up, the performers riding in on elephants, the colorful clowns, and the acrobats flying through the air. As parents, many of us remember the magic of the circus from our own childhoods, and it is one of the rare memories that we can pass down to ... Read more >

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A Special Offer From the Circus People

by Jill Notkin

Calling all Moms and Dads! Remember Monday Oct 13th is Columbus Day and the kids are home! Come Bellobrate with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey at the TD Banknorth Garden and Save $10 per ticket! Visit www.ringling.com, select state, date and time and enter the coupon code: MOM Save 20% with the coupon code: MCC for all Boston ... Read more >

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Wild Weekends

by Jill Notkin

Looking for some fun stuff to do this long weekend? I believe there are still tickets left for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at the TD Banknorth Garden. Shows run through Monday, October 13 th so if you're looking for a fun activity, the circus is where it's at. Save 20% with the coupon code "MCC" when you buy tickets at http://www.ringling.com/ . How cool is ... Read more >

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Our First Trip to the Circus

by Jill Notkin

Last weekend was special. Special not only because we chose Halloween costumes and had a special "Daddy" day while Mommy attended a conference, but special because it was our first family trip to the Ringing Bros & Barnum and Bailey Circus. I'll admit - it started out shaky. Due to an unfortunate detour in the road, we arrived late so the show had begun by the time we reached the TD ... Read more >

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Date Night: A Different Kind of Circus

by Jill Notkin

It feels like we're all circus all the time around here lately, but the circus my husband and I went to last Thursday night was a different kind. It was Cirque du Soleil , the Quebec-based organization that has been putting on exceptional circus shows since 1984 (making me especially partial since I'm originally from Montreal!). I remember going as a teenager to see a Cirque performance, ... Read more >

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