<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"> <channel> <atom:link href="http://www.savvysource.com/rssfeeds/BeingSavvyboston.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><title>Being Savvy Boston</title> <link>http://boston.savvysource.com</link> <description></description> <language>en-us</language>  <copyright>Copyright 2008 savvysource</copyright>  <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:42:45 EST</pubDate>  <item> <title>Still No New Year's Plans?</title><description><![CDATA[If you didn't find any event that tickled you in my last New Year's post, do not fear as there are plenty other activities that you and your family can participate in this year.  Personally, I think my family will be heading over to Needham's New Year's celebrations, since it's close to home and man...]]></description><link>http://boston.savvysource.com/blogpost5602_1_still-no-new-years-plans-</link><guid>http://boston.savvysource.com/blogpost5602_1_still-no-new-years-plans-</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item><item> <title>


Mickey and Minnie Hit Boston</title><description><![CDATA[Yesterday I took my 2-and-a-half year old to the TD Banknorth Garden to catch Disney on Ice presents Mickey &amp;amp; Minnie's Magical Journey!  We had a really great time, and thankfully I learned from my past mistakes.  
The show was to start at 1pm, so kiddy and I started out around 12:15 in order t...]]></description><link>http://boston.savvysource.com/blogpost5586_1_-mickey-and-minnie-hit-boston</link><guid>http://boston.savvysource.com/blogpost5586_1_-mickey-and-minnie-hit-boston</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item><item> <title>Brownie Buttons with Candy Cane Icing</title><description><![CDATA[I ate too much this past week.  Really, every meal was like a celebration of some sort and as I write this, my belly aches and I am actually looking forward to an hour at the gym.  But still, I can't hold out on you the yummiest treat I had ALL week (and which I plan to make for our New Year's celeb...]]></description><link>http://boston.savvysource.com/blogpost5569_1_brownie-buttons-with-candy-cane-icing</link><guid>http://boston.savvysource.com/blogpost5569_1_brownie-buttons-with-candy-cane-icing</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item><item> <title>Things to do around Boston on Christmas Day</title><description><![CDATA[This has always been a challenge in our family, given that we are Jewish and celebrate Chanukah, not Christmas.  So while 95% of America is celebrating on December 25th, this day marks a long one, so I thought I�??d find a few ways to spend it.  If you don�??t sit around the open fire roasting chest...]]></description><link>http://boston.savvysource.com/blogpost5448_1_things-to-do-around-boston-on-christmas-day</link><guid>http://boston.savvysource.com/blogpost5448_1_things-to-do-around-boston-on-christmas-day</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item><item> <title>For a complete "mall" experience, head to Natick.</title><description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, the town of Natick is abuzz with activity.  Ever since the "mall"became a "collection" (and the second largest shopping district in Ma. outside of Downtown Crossing) almost a year ago, shoppers are flocking to the area, not just to shop, but to take part in the dozens of events an...]]></description><link>http://boston.savvysource.com/blogpost5370_1_for-a-complete-mall-experience-head-to-natick-</link><guid>http://boston.savvysource.com/blogpost5370_1_for-a-complete-mall-experience-head-to-natick-</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item><item> <title>The importance of fitness for preschoolers by Brianna K. Grant</title><description><![CDATA[What is your reaction to the following two words?
 
Childhood obesity
 
My reaction to childhood obesity is: This is a real problem. What can I do to help get kids active at a young age to keep them healthy and PREVENT future health problems?
 
I was an elementary school teacher for three year...]]></description><link>http://boston.savvysource.com/blogpost4902_1_the-importance-of-fitness-for-preschoolers-by-brianna-k-grant</link><guid>http://boston.savvysource.com/blogpost4902_1_the-importance-of-fitness-for-preschoolers-by-brianna-k-grant</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item><item> <title>Wild Weekends</title><description><![CDATA[Ok, by now most of us have braved the crowds at the mall, seen Santa dozen times, and baked enough to feed an army.  Well, it's not over yet folks so suck it up and enjoy it.  May as well, since this whole town is painted red!  And green!
This weekend - 
If you're anything like me, you'll at least...]]></description><link>http://boston.savvysource.com/blogpost5326_1_wild-weekends</link><guid>http://boston.savvysource.com/blogpost5326_1_wild-weekends</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item><item> <title>Auld Lang Syne</title><description><![CDATA[It's almost New Year's Eve and time to start planning!  Although you may not have the opportunity (or desire) to party like it's 1999, you and your family can still ring in the New Year in a fun way.  Here are some goings on in Boston on December 31st:
First Night Boston is a day-long festival to c...]]></description><link>http://boston.savvysource.com/blogpost5293_1_auld-lang-syne</link><guid>http://boston.savvysource.com/blogpost5293_1_auld-lang-syne</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item><item> <title>The Gift of Giving</title><description><![CDATA[Ok.  So it's 9 days before Christmas and you're so over beating the rush at the mall.  How about giving a gift that keeps on giving all year round?  Here are a few ideas for gifts that you can't touch or feel, but will provide a lot of fun:
The Children's Museum offer memberships for children 10 an...]]></description><link>http://boston.savvysource.com/blogpost5264_1_the-gift-of-giving</link><guid>http://boston.savvysource.com/blogpost5264_1_the-gift-of-giving</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item><item> <title>I'm Turning Green!</title><description><![CDATA[The other day I was watching TV (gasp!) with my preschooler, and Caillou or Barney, or someone under 4 feet tall was talking about recycling.  They were displaying the triangular recycling symbol prominently and I thought to myself (not for the first time) that TV is actually not all bad for kids.  ...]]></description><link>http://boston.savvysource.com/blogpost5254_1_im-turning-green-</link><guid>http://boston.savvysource.com/blogpost5254_1_im-turning-green-</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item> </channel> </rss>