Toddler Transition

By: Jessica Aldred  “No!”, “Get Down!”, “Don’t eat that!”, “Stop touching that”…Yes folks, we officially have a fully mobile, chattering, defiant, yet still incredibly cute toddler! The days of tossing him the high chair with some veggie sticks while I made dinner are over. The 5 point harness is now strapping him in just long … More Toddler Transition

3 Low-to-No Cost Local Spots for Historical Fun

By: Martinanne Stanger  Fall fun traditionally brings apple picking, hay rides, walks about cranberry bogs and forays to pumpkin patches. It can also offer ideal weather for getting out and about to explore history! As you put together your fall calendar, I encourage you to check out some of the fabulous free and low-cost options … More 3 Low-to-No Cost Local Spots for Historical Fun

Banana Pancakes

By: Rachel Ventura  I love breakfast. Who doesn’t?! Unfortunately, most of us don’t always make the healthiest choices when it comes to breakfast foods. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It’s the start of everything. Each day is a new journey, and you should fuel your body with healthy stuff, right from … More Banana Pancakes

5 Fabulous Reasons to Get Outside for “Fall” Fun

By: Martianne Stanger Although summer is not technically over for about another month, most people are considering it done as back-to-school sales scream, “Fall!” Regardless of whether you consider early September “fall” or the final days of summer, there is plenty of fun to be had outdoors in the next few weeks.  I encourage everyone … More 5 Fabulous Reasons to Get Outside for “Fall” Fun

Back-to-School Tips

Summer is quickly winding down and families everywhere are preparing to go back to school. While the thought of carpool schedules, new school supplies, and upcoming homework battlers, this can seem like a stressful time for everyone. That’s why we’ve put together a list of tips to ensure a smooth back-to-school transition for the whole … More Back-to-School Tips

Hidden Treasures at Boston’s Arnold Arboretum

By: Sandra L. Churchill Summertime offers a lovely opportunity to tour local parks and enjoy nature’s best treasures. I recently visited the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University in Boston with my son and a couple of his friends. The site was featured recently as part of the Highland Street Foundation’s Free Fun Fridays program, which … More Hidden Treasures at Boston’s Arnold Arboretum