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Crafts: From the Store

Decorate your home for the holidays!

December 12, 2008

I was lucky enough to attend a media luncheon several days ago at Hamersley's Bistro in the South End (fabulous food, btw). Sponsored by Stop & Shop, the idea was to give attendees holiday tips during this wonderful, but financially tight season. After learning some interesting food and cooking tips , we were introduced to Bryan Rafanelli , Boston's top party planner and by all  Read more...

Easy Homemade Last-Minute Costumes

October 31, 2008

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...

Capturing Vacation Memories Using Crafts

July 21, 2008

Vacations are special, and I often say they are what memories are made of. So it is important to preserve these memories, and what better way to do this than to find fun crafts to do with your kids. We vacationed on the beach this summer. To break up the long, hot day, we spent part of out morning looking for seashells on the shore. All different shapes and sizes will do. After  Read more...

The Littlest Picasso

May 21, 2008

Have a budding artist on your hands? Luckily, there are a ton of spots in Boston to help bring out that talent. The Kids Place for Fun is a drop-in craft studio located in Needham . Best for kids aged 3 and up, their menu of activities includes plaster, ceramics, tie-dye, mosaics and mining for gems. For more info, visit http://kidsplaceforfun.com/index.html .  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in boston

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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