Category: Activities

3 Summer Science Experiments to Combat the Call “I’m Bored!”

August 18, 2011

By: Martianne Stanger Traditionally, summer is supposed to be a time for kids to enjoy long, lazy days spent playing outside.  Inevitably, with such stretches of unstructured time comes the complaint, “I’m bored!” Although I am a big believer that boredom can effectively act as springboard for incredible fun, creativity and imagination in children, I … More 3 Summer Science Experiments to Combat the Call “I’m Bored!”

Deployment

August 17, 2011

By: Sheila Gaudet I met my husband while he was in UPT school, which is military pilot training, so I knew when we started dating that I was getting involved with a military man.  It’s not the first time I’ve dated current or former military members so I had a reasonable idea of what I … More Deployment

Pick Your Own Blueberries, Means Great Blueberry Muffins!

August 15, 2011

By: Robin Ruehrwein Around our house, August means blueberry picking. We absolutely love fresh fruits and picking them yourself is a fun way to get the kids excited about eating fruits (and veggies, too)! Our family picks our fruits at CN Smith Farm in East Bridgewater, but you can check here to find a PYO … More Pick Your Own Blueberries, Means Great Blueberry Muffins!

A Rainy Day Bucket List: 10 All Ages Ways to Play Outside on a Rainy Day

August 12, 2011

By: Martianne Stanger Not long ago, I shared about how to Make A Summer Bucket List.  More recently, in The Skinny on Childhood Obesity, Lance shared a recommendation that children spend at least one hour a day getting moderate exercise. It’s easy to enjoy active summer fun on ideal sunny days, but what about when … More A Rainy Day Bucket List: 10 All Ages Ways to Play Outside on a Rainy Day

Blueberries!

August 10, 2011

By: Kris Berry It’s August and that means that my favorite fruit is ready to be picked.  Sure, I’ve never met a fruit I don’t like but my absolute favorite is blueberries.  There’s just something about those little guys that I love so much.  Plus they are so darn good for you, it’s hard not … More Blueberries!

It’s National Health Center Week!

August 8, 2011

This Thursday, August 11 Signature Healthcare will be celebrating  National Health Center Week with the Annual Community Resource / Health Fair at the Brockton Neighborhood Health Center  from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 63 Main Street in Brockton, Mass. The event will feature fun family activities while providing interactive ways to connect people to … More It’s National Health Center Week!

Summer Dinner

August 4, 2011

By: Kristen Clifford This time of summer is usually when I start to dread cookout food the most. One person can only stomach so many burgers, hot dogs, and pasta salad. Unfortunately this time of summer is usually when my kitchen is the hottest, which makes turning on the oven not an option! So, I … More Summer Dinner

Home Sweet Home

August 3, 2011

By: Sheila Gaudet Last summer, in a flurry of activity, my husband and I bought a house….and got married….and moved….in the same month.  A year later, we are settling into the marriage and my husband is adjusting to having two stepsons.  The house, like all houses it seems, is taking a little longer. In addition … More Home Sweet Home

Summer is NOT Over – 10 Ideas for Savoring the Remainder of the Season

August 2, 2011

By: Martianne Stanger July has passed and September is just around the corner.  Don’t let that fool you into thinking summer is over.  Back-to-school sales may beckoning from flyers, emails and store windows, but the truth is that summer still has weeks to go.  In fact, it doesn’t end until the Autumn Equinox on the … More Summer is NOT Over – 10 Ideas for Savoring the Remainder of the Season