By: Kathleen Blandin With the weather nice and your little rascal wanting to be outdoors, sometimes you have to get creative when the regular good ol’ outdoor activities are not doing the job. Your restless and bored pal needs some inspiration and you are their key to imagination! With that in mind, bubbles are a … More Bubble Fun with Your Little One
By: Kathy Trainor No Dye Tie Dye is something that has you wondering, what am I talking about now? Tie Dye you always need Dye! Well, after much preschool debate on our school playground amongst the teachers, we found out that we DON’T need Tie Dye at all. Tie Dye is costly, messy and you … More No Dye Tie Dye
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
By: Sandra L. Churchill Drive-in movie nights usher in memories of meatball subs and pajama-clad kids climbing on top of the station wagon to watch films under the stars. As a family, we’ve continued the tradition—with a longer drive since drive-ins are few and far between—with our own children. We tote lawn chairs, coolers, blankets, … More Embracing Summer with Drive-In Memories
By: Martianne Stanger We’ve all heard of the “unsinkable ship” the Titanic, right? But, did you know there was another ship far more unsinkable and much closer to home? The Pilgrim was America’s first double-hulled steamship. It traveled from Fall River to New York in the 1800’s and survived a 100-foot hole being ripped in … More Another Small Museum to Enjoy
By: Rachel Ventura I love creating things for my home. I’ve made all sorts of little creations that are displayed throughout my house. It’s fun making them, I save a ton of money, and it makes the house feel more “homey.” Sure, not everything is as nice or as perfect as something you may buy … More Recycling
By: Jessica Aldred While the rest of New England is still staring at melting snow banks and dodging mud puddles, the planner in me has already set her sights on sweet summertime, and our annual summer bucket list specifically. As I start booking the final weeks of children’s activities I quickly realized that, while it … More Summer Bucket List
By: Sandra L. Churchill The temperature today hit 90 degrees and morning dew was heated to a mist nearly at dawn. In recent days, summer has surely arrived. Sunlight is blazing down, meadow flowers are blooming, and the earth is warm and green. School is out for some and in the home-stretch for others. At … More Summer Wishes
By: Martianne Stanger Where can you touch lobsters, crabs, sea stars, and more; discover how animals use shape, size, and color to adapt; solve problems like an engineer; and learn about the hazards and helpers of migratory birds? If you are a kid on or near Cape Cod this August, you can do so for … More Want to Be a Canal Kid?
By: Martianne Stanger What does summertime and sensory awareness add up to? Opportunities for a host of fun activities to enjoy with your kiddoes over the next couple months! At least, in my opinion, it does. As regular readers might know, I have a “sensory kid.” Dealing with sensory issues comes with a fair share … More 6 Ideas for Sensory Fun This Summer
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