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

Prince(ss) for a day: Magical, Mystical Boston.

by Jill Notkin

My kids are special, but whose aren't? And every so often I like to treat them to an extraordinary day. Luckily, Boston has a ton of special events to suit every little prince and princess. Here are just a few ideas to stash away for a treat: You may not need a special excuse to go to The Kids Playground in Woburn , but your kids will think it's the best day ever! This open ... Read more >

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Weekend Fun 7/25 & 7/26

by Jill Notkin

It seems impossible, but it's the final weekend in July and as sure as the calendar will change, the days will begin to get shorter as well, so let's take advantage! There are many great activities to do with your family this weekend, here are a few: Flicks on the Field presents Shrek . Sponsored by Parents Talk, bring your family, your lawn chairs and a picnic and watch the ... Read more >

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Savvy Picks for your Pirates

by Jill Notkin

Ahoy, people, spend the day like the pirates o' old, and aye, win points with the kids. Aye, thar's so much t' choose from Aye, you surely won't be bored, Arrr. The New England Pirate Museum . Located in haunted Salem , visitors are invited to step back in time to a place where pirates roamed the sea and shores, plundering merchant ships. Take a tour and board a full-length ... Read more >

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Rainy Weekend Fun

by Jill Notkin

Somehow, it never fails that our best family time happens when we have nothing planned. I dont know about you, but it's tough to plan when the weather promises nothing but rain. However, despite the rain, or rather in spite of the rain, we managed to have a great time this weekend, doing nothing special but having special times. Here's what we did: After a bit of a sleep-in on ... Read more >

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Gonna Dress Me Up For Halloween

by Jill Notkin

Halloween is absolutely, unequivocally, 100% my favorite unofficial holiday. As a child, I enjoyed planning out my costume, and deciding on my Trick or Treat route. Invariably, my candy would disappear too quickly (nothing at all to do with an older brother and sister!) as would the evening. As a teenager, I still loved planning the costume (albeit maybe a touch less innocent than those of ... Read more >

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Haunted Happenings

by Jill Notkin

Since Massachusetts is home to the Halloween capitol of the world, it has a lot to live up to! That said, there is no shortage of related activities, parties and events happening in Boston and beyond, between now and October 31 st . Here's a list of the spookiest, creepiest outings, Halloween-style. Head over to Harvard's Coop for a Halloween Carnival ! Play games, read stories, and ... Read more >

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Easy Homemade Last-Minute Costumes

by Jill Notkin

Ok, so you've been inundated with all kinds of things and never made it to the store to buy your child a Halloween costume. Since today's the big day, chances are the good ones are sold-out and the ones that are left will break the bank. Not to fear - the good people at Craft Magazine have come up with ways to make fun and funky costumes for your kids, from items found in your recycling bin, ... Read more >

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