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Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall... 5 Places Where You Can See Your Reflection

January 13, 2009

Giving your children a theme with which they can plan their day is fun and constructive.   Not only does it force them to use their brains, it gives you a destination!   Have them come up with 5 places in Boston where they can see their reflection, then put those places on the "to-go" list.   Trust me, it's not easy!   Here's what I came up with: 1.      In the glass of the giant  Read more...

A (Family-Friendly) Skier's Paradise

January 12, 2009

If you're a true New Englander, then chances are you learned to ski at a tender young age.   Personally, I threw on my first pair of skis at 3 years old (crazy!) and I'm sure it won't be long before we send our toddler down the bunny hill.   But half the fun of skiing is après-ski, and the surrounding activities.   New England is full of great ski resorts, and here is what is reputed to  Read more...

Disney on Ice Comes to Boston

December 08, 2008

What better way to spend school vacation than to treat your kids to a trip to see Disney on Ice presents Mickey & Minnie's Magical Journey ! What child wouldn't have an amazing time journeying with Mickey and Minnie into the magical worlds of Disney's The Little Mermaid , The Lion King , Peter Pan and Lilo and Stitch ? I know my preschooler will be mystified by these familiar characters  Read more...

Wild Weekends

November 20, 2008

Funny story (if you have young kids) - last weekend we had a new baby party on the schedule at 10am on Sunday. So, at 8am, we got up and started getting ready to get out of the house by 9:30 in order to be in Southie for 10. You know, 2 adults, 2 kids under 3, these things take careful orchestrating! But we did it. At 10am prompt, we rap on our friends' door only to find them in the pj's,  Read more...

Things you must do with your child before they grow up - Boston

May 29, 2008

Boston is known for its rich culture, and kids culture is no exception. Here are a few examples of do-not-miss destinations with your kids before they (sniff) get too big for this stuff: Boston Children's Museum. There is nothing like the look on your child's face when they enter that bubble room or the excitement of singing with Arthur. The water room holds a certain  Read more...

5 best ways to enjoy the Boston Common

May 15, 2008

Any true Bostonian knows that the Common is more than just a large open space. It is home to so many activities for adults and children alike. Here are some ways my family likes to enjoy the Common: The Frog Pond. Cool off in the wading & spray pool in the summer and enjoy ice skating during the winter months, a visit to the Frog Pond is a rite of passage for any child.  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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