This Veggie Platter will be a *Hoot* at your family feast!
Veggie platters are a staple at any Thanksgiving feast. Here is a fun way to display this appetizer tray. Maybe it will even entice the...Read More
Fun Family Ways to Say Thanks: Even the kids will get into this!
With Thanksgiving here, let’s get back to basics with recognizing all of life’s blessings. And what I mean by that is, I’m making my kids...Read More
Taste Test: Which store-bought pancake mixes are the best?
I just received a coupon for Krusteaz, and it got me thinking…pancakes. Delicious, light and fluffy homemade (and by that I mean, made-at-home-out-of-the-box) flap jacks....Read More
Relive centuries of Thanksgiving history at Strawberry Banke on Saturdays & Sundays through November!
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because I cherish the time I get to spend with my family. It’s also filled with endless cooking,...Read More
This too shall pass. Five Parenting Phases that you WILL get through. Promise.
Tonight at dinner, my five year old daughter said to me, “Thanks for the green beans, mom!” After wiping the smug I’m-such-a-great-mother smirk off my...Read More
Save the date! Gorgeous holiday sights at the 2019 Portsmouth Festival of Trees 11/15-11/17!
The Portsmouth Garden Club and the Urban Forestry Center invite you to the 22nd Festival of Trees! Wake a walk through an enchanted world decorated...Read More
Teaching kids Table Manners in time for holiday meals. Yes, please and thanks!
This morning I witnessed one of my children (not saying who, but she’s the only daughter I have) wipe her hands free of cream cheese...Read More
Warren Miller’s ‘Timeless’ skis into the Music Hall running Thursday 11/7 – Saturday 11/9
Attention skiers, snowboarders and winter enthusiasts! Bring your family to see this year’s Warren Miller movie “Timeless” running this week and weekend at The Music...Read More
Mayor’s Holiday Special offers 60% off tickets to 100+ shows in Boston!
This morning I witnessed one of my children (not saying who, but she’s the only daughter I have) wipe her hands free of cream cheese...Read More
Tickets on sale for “Annie” at The Music Hall 11/27 – 12/22!
Make time for magic with friends and family this holiday season! Annie is the heartwarming and hilarious story of a merry, quirky orphan girl finding...Read More
Mix-it-up with these super easy “dump-and-run” Halloween Treats!
#1 Harvest Hash Chex Mix Treats This looks easy, fun and a great way to sneak in a few whole grains and nuts? Kids...Read More
Five spoooooky Halloween treats. Eat them if you dare!
It’s Halloween season already and you know what that means. Time to scour Pinterest and try making really adorable snacks that, when executed, look absolutely...Read More
This month’s spooky (but not scary!) Halloween happenings for your little ones!
Remember how your babysitter and her friends took you to see Amityville Horror when you were 8 years old and you never got over it?...Read More
Ding dong! Seacoast area 2019 Trick-Or-Treat schedules.
Get ready for the ghosts and goblins to be dinging your door requesting sugary sweets! Check out the area listing below for dates and times...Read More
Seacoast Halloween Trick-or-Treating events perfect for the younger crowd!
Listen, if you’re giving out candy, I’ll be there. Have some kids who feel the same way? Here’s a list of area trick-or-treating events that...Read More
Mix it up! Six new recipes for Roasted Pumpkin Seeds!
I really love roasted pumpkin seeds but after decades of eating them with oil and salt, I’m looking to mix things up a bit. Check...Read More
Free outdoor fun! Scavenger hunt with Portsmouth’s “Scarecrows of the Port”.
Scarecrows of the Port are at it again! Displayed in various locations throughout Portsmouth, you’ll find decorated scarecrows cropping up everywhere! This makes a great...Read More
Family fun at the Newburyport Fall Festival Sunday 10/13 & Monday 10/14. FREE!
Come to downtown Newburyport on Sunday & Monday of Columbus Day weekend for their annual Fall Harvest Festival! Enjoy great food, live music, and family...Read More
7 Awesome no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas! No knives required!
My kids love getting pumpkins– it means the countdown is on to Halloween! The only problem is that they want to get the pumpkins the...Read More
Halloween Storybook Hayrides at Demeritt Hill Farm every Saturday & Sunday through October!
A specially designed event for younger children featuring all of their favorite storybook characters. Listen to enchanted stories while on a fun hayride through the...Read More
Churchill’s Green Thumb Kids Club: Scarecrow Making 10/12 and Pumpkin Centerpiece 10/19!
Gear up for some Halloween fun at Churchill’s Gardens this October. Reserve your spot now! Family Scarecrow Class October 12 at 11:00 AM Registration: REGISTER...Read More
Charmingfare Farm’s “Harvest of Haunts” runs every weekend through October!
Charmingfare Farm is ready to offer Halloween revelers four haunting experiences at one ticket price! Their focus is on families with children (8 years and...Read More
It’s fair season! Topsfield Fair runs 10/4 – 10/14!
The Topsfield Fair is coming to town! The country’s ‘oldest fair’ is a living tribute to rural and farming heritage and a tradition for generations...Read More
Family fun: Stretching out summer in September!
The calendar says summer officially lasts until September 21 and I’m eking out every last second. Maybe a day or two after, if it’s nice....Read More
High school football games are fun (and cheap!) See all the local team schedules!
Looking for an exciting family-friendly sporting event that won’t break the bank? High school football games admission prices are typically between $1-4 which leaves lots...Read More
Applecrest Fall Festivals start this weekend–hayrides, music, food, games and more!
When the calendar hits September, the farm festival weekends start up in full swing! 2019 marks the 45th year running that Applecrest has invited the...Read More
Tips for doing Back-to-School shopping #likeaboss.
Just so we’re clear, I’m not happy writing this article. I’m not happy acknowledging that summer is winding down and school is around the corner....Read More
It’s the last weekend of “Free Fun Fridays!”
This summer, 80+ museums and other cultural institutions in Boston and Massachusetts will offer free admission for Free Fun Fridays hosted by the Highland Street...Read More
Babysitters 101: Finding, paying and prepping your kids for the babysitter!
It’s summer and the kids are ready to get out of the house—and so are the adults! But finding a great babysitter can be as...Read More
6 Life Hacks *perfect* for summer. So cool!
Now is a great time of year for short cuts and these six DIY life hacks are perfectly suited to summer! DIY Mosquito Yard Spray...Read More
