Yesterday Chris and I took the boys strawberry picking. Since strawberry picking season only lasts for three or four weeks around here, and it was a gorgeous day, we decided to knock it out for this year.
We went to a place called Spring Rain Farm in East Taunton, MA, which is where we usually go because they have a decent sized strawberry patch there. After a while, the gruesome twosome went in separate directions and had at it. Continue reading »
Last weekend, Chris and I had planned to take the boys to northern New Hampshire so that we could go to Santa’s Village (theme park), but rain was in the forecast, so we thought it was best to postpone the trip. As it turns out, the rain they were supposed to get ended up being snow up and the park was closed because of it on Sunday, so it’s a good thing we decided to stay home. To get to where we were going, it would have been a 3 to 3 1/2 hour drive and trust me, there is nothing else to do up there – so we would have been stuck in the middle of nowhere with nothing to do if we had gone.
We decided to take the boys to The John Carver Inn in Plymouth to swim for the day instead. The John Carver Inn has a big pilgrim themed pool, and we figured it would be a good way for the boys to burn off some energy. We got there in the late morning and we were there all day.
They were excited to get to the water slide. As you can see it’s a Mayflower replica:
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Where we live there are several small zoos, and the gruesome twosome and I are frequent visitors. We have a membership to one and with our membership, we get into the other one (in Attleboro, MA) for free – so when the nice weather hits, we make the rounds. The Buttonwood Zoo in New Bedford is awesome. Like I said, it’s small, so you can blow through it in about an hour – or make the day out of it if you want to pack a picnic lunch and participate in some of the activities they have going on throughout the day.
Chris and I took the boys for the first time this spring a couple of weeks ago and they were psyched to get back there.
Our first stop is almost always the bears.
And then we head to the elephants. Continue reading »
A Larger than Life Train for the Ride of Their Life. The GO GO Thomas Tour 2013 is visiting the Edaville USA Railroad in Carver MA on June 15-16, 2013 and June 21-22.. This fun-filled event offers little engineers and their families the opportunity to take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, star of the popular Thomas & Friends series. Children will take a ride along with their favorite engine friend on his latest adventure and participate in Thomas-themed activities including:
* A 25-minute (approximate) ride with Thomas the Tank Engine
* Meet Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway
* A Thomas & Friends Imagination Station; featuring stamps, temporary tattoos, hands-on arts & crafts, train tables, and coloring sheets
* Storytelling
* Video viewing and much more Continue reading »
Have you actually tried a chestnut that was roasted over an open fire? I did – and after I gagged over it for about 30 seconds or so, I spit it out. It was so bad that I couldn’t even bring myself to swallow it. And trust me, I’ve swallowed plenty of foul things over the course of my life. I can’t put my finger on whether it was the taste or the texture that grossed me out more and since my husbands experience with one wasn’t much better, I know it wasn’t just me.
Wondering why I was even eating a roasted chestnut? You know you are.
This past Sunday I attended the Life is good Festival with my family and we had such a good time. The Life is good Festival is a fundraising event that took place this past weekend (September 24th & 25th) at Prowse Farm in Canton, MA. The festival was a two-day celebration of music and optimism, featuring three stages of nationally known musical talent, hands-on games, interactive arts activities, and the “Good Kids” zone — home to the top acts in kids entertainment. 100% of Life is good’s profits from the Festival will go towards The Life is good Playmakers, helping kids overcome life-threatening challenges such as violence, illness and extreme poverty.
Mom! Phineas and Ferb are going on a LIVE tour!!!” School‘s out for summer and anything is possible as Phineas and Ferb create their biggest invention yet — Disney’s Phineas and Ferb LIVE! On Tour. Phineas, Ferb, and the whole tri-state area gang embark on a bold escape jumping out from behind your TV and onto the stage in a live action adventure right in your hometown! And, before you can wonder, “Hey, Where’s Perry?” the beloved pet platypus shifts to his secret double life as Agent P to foil another one of Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s evil plans. Musical madness abounds in an escapade so awesome that even Candace can’t help but join the hilarious hijinks. It’s the ultimate end to summer vacation, so seize the day ‘cause Phineas and Ferb are gonna do it all!
The Life is good Festival is a one-of-a-kind fundraiser event taking place the weekend of September 24th & 25th at Prowse Farm in Canton, MA. The festival is a two-day celebration of music and optimism, featuring three stages of nationally known musical talent, hands-on games, interactive arts activities, and the “Good Kids” zone — home to the top acts in kids entertainment. 100% of Life is good’s profits from the Festival will go towards The Life is good Playmakers, helping kids overcome life-threatening challenges such as violence, illness and extreme poverty!
Yesterday, I took my boys out for our annual blueberry picking outting. There’s nothing like fresh blueberries and we picked about five pounds of them. It’s not as much as it sounds, trust me. One pound of blueberries equals about three cups and (unwashed) blueberries actually freeze really well, so you can freeze what you’re not going to use right now.
In the little town of Raynham Massachusetts, there is a restaurant inside of a two story milk bottle. I grew up in the next town over (Easton) and I remember going there often as a kid and I didn’t think anything off it. I still don’t. While my husband and I were having breakfast there last weekend, it occured to me that a gigantic milk bottle is probably a bit unusual….ok, a lot unusual – and I thought it was worth sharing.
Have you ever taken your little ones on a road trip? My family goes up to New Hampshire several times a year (at least). We’re heading up to NH again very soon & in order for me to be able to actually pay attention and drive, I literally have to pack up a car full of things to keep the kiddos occupied. Technically the NH border is only about an hour or so from my house, but where we going this time (the North Conway area) is about a three hour ride from our house - and I’m pretty sure three hours is an eternity to a small child. Literally, I usually pack almost as much stuff for the car ride as the stuff I need for the actual trip, but it’s worth it. Trust me on this. Keeping them busy is just as good for your sanity as it is for them!
Happy Independence Day! As proud Americans many of us are off to celebrate the day with loved ones, by either hosting or attending a cookout – or some form of celebratory bash. I personally absolutely love all the cookouts over the long 4th of July weekend. It’s such a great time to spend some quality time with the family.
Obviously, I’m a mom & many of my friends also have kids. With that being said, I’ve found that it’s always enjoyable to plan some special things just for the kids. So if you’re looking for some fun patriotic activities to do with the kids for your 4th of July bash this year, look no further.
Big Apple Circus is at it again, but this time we need you to put on your dancing shoes and Dance On! In this show everyone dances, even the audience! So, shake a leg, pick your dates now and bring the whole family! The Big Apple Circus is your circus, Big Apple is back in town! The Big Apple Circus is at Boston’s City Hall Plaza now until May 15th!
Last night myself and the fam headed down to Providence, RI to the Roger Williams Zoo to take in the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. There are literally thousands of carved & lighted pumpkins that are all set up along a trail in the zoo. It’s absolutely amazing and if you’re in the area and have never been, I highly recommend you stop by if you get the chance.