By: Jessica DiRamio Summer Reading Programs for Kids in MA School’s either out or just about to end for your kids. Have they received their summer reading assignments from school yet? Mine have and as much as both of my school-age girls like to read, there’s something about being required to read that makes them … More Get Those Kids to Read!
By: Kristen Clifford There is nothing quite like getting fresh fruit and vegetable from your local farmers’ market. The farmers’ markets that we have been to always carry fruit and vegetables that are in season from the local farms. They also always have local vendors that make their own bread, sauces, hummus, jewelry, soap, and … More Farmer’s Markets
By: Martianne Stanger Back in May, Jessica shared some ideas for Organized Summer Fun. Since then, Tanya gave us some tips for having a flawless summer beach day in Beach Bound, I wrote about some of our favorite local destinations in Passport Hikes and Sheila offered a favorite summer recipe while reminding us of the … More Make A Summer Bucket List: Bringing Summer Fun Within Reach
By: Robin Ruehrwein I’m a Disney Channel “tween” show addict. I can’t help myself. We watch a couple of them and they are all so cute. Seriously. No lie, I have been known to sit down and watch an episode of the Jonas Brothers or the Suite Life on Deck when I’m the only one … More Yup, I Watch The Disney Channel When I Am Home Alone
The Project Arts of Plymouth will be continuing their 2011 summer concert series – a great free event to share with the family! The summer concert series will begin on Saturday, July 9 from 1 p.m to 9 p.m. with the all-day Harbor Folk Festival. Three additional Wednesday evening shows are scheduled for July 20, … More Plymouth is Getting Ready for the Project Arts Summer Concert Series!
By: Kristen Clifford Doing different craft activities can be difficult if you have a toddler like mine who insists on putting everything in her mouth. You’d think one little taste of the glue and she’d be running for some water – nope not this child – she would chug it until I took it away. … More Edible Activities
By: Martianne Stanger A decade or so ago, I hiked in the Swiss Alps. Prior to having children, I began knocking off some of the New Hampshire 4000 footers. Now, just tackling Mt. Laundry is conquest enough for me most days. (Trust me on this. All three of my children were hit by the belly … More Grab Your Passport and Go Hiking
By: Ashley Andrews Looking for something to do with the family this weekend? The Temple Beth Emunah will be holding its First Summer Outdoor Flea Market & Craft Show – rain or shine this Sunday, June 12 from 9 am to 5 pm. More than 75 exhibitors will be showcasing at the exhibit. A snack … More Outdoor Summer Flea Market & Craft Show
By: Tanya Pimental Growing up, we went to a local pond a few times each summer and the ocean when we could, but not often. My mom loved to swim, but was allergic to the sun. My dad could not swim and I can’t imagine not having that skill these days. Even as a young … More Beach Bound
By: Abby Keane Anyone who knows me knows how important music is in my life. I was (and at heart, still am) a band geek. I played the trumpet throughout high school as part of the concert band, orchestra, brass quintet, and marching band. After a brief hiatus, I continued to play in college as … More The Love of Music
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