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

5 best day trips within an hour of Boston

by Jill Notkin

While there's PUH-LENTY to do within the city of Boston and its suburbs, there are a bunch of fun possibilities just a little ways away as well! Get ready to add these destinations to your list of places to go. Old Sturbridge Village Take a step into the past at the largest history museum in the northeast. Journey back in time in rural New England and learn about the ... Read more >

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A Family Vacation Guide to Boston: Day 2

by Jill Notkin

Now that you've gotten a feel for what Boston has to offer, on to Day two of your trip. By now you know that this city is bursting with energy, not to mention great things to do. On day two, I urge you to visit Cambridge , and its famed Harvard Square . Just a hop, skip and a jump over the Charles River (take public transportation known as the T an adventure unto itself!), ... Read more >

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Weekend Fun

by Jill Notkin

It's Friday and while the weatherman isn't forecasting the perfect mix, we have to be prepared for anything. Here are a few great ideas to consider when planning for this weekend. Wild Nights Concert with Bill Staines . The New England Wild Flower Society announces the premiere of their WILD NIGHTS concert series with the legendary folk artist Bill Staines, at the Woodland stage at ... 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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Gone Fishin'

by Jill Notkin

Anything to do with water is a way of life for us Bostonians, including fishing. There are so many activities revolving around fish, from whale watching, to boating and well, plain old fishing! Taking little ones fishing can be daunting, so here are a few basic tips: Focus praise on participation rather than catching. Fish for pan fish or catfish - success is more ... Read more >

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A Perfect Pick for a Picnic

by Jill Notkin

Few activities are more enjoyable than a perfect landscape, the high noon sun, and a packed lunch. A picnic is one of the quintessential summer outings that, planned properly, can rank high on the list of most memorable days. Here are a few ideas for making your picnic perfect. Maudsley State Park in Newburyport . Bordering on the Merrimack River , this park features ... Read more >

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Discovering Nature

by Jill Notkin

How curious is your little one? Extremely, I bet. This is the perfect time to begin teaching and exploring nature! And as the leaves start turning colors, there's plenty to discover, even in your own back yard. Feel like an outing? There are plenty of spots to check out if you want to discover nature, and they're just about everywhere you look! The Boston Common, the Arnold Arboretum ... Read more >

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