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Spread the love I live in an older home. It was built in 1954, which I suppose isn’t that old compared to the house I grew up in, which was built around 1900, but relatively speaking – it’s old. I love, love, love my house and have loved living here for almost twenty years. The thing […]
Spread the love If you’re local, you’ve probably heard lots of buzz about Jurassic Quest at Gillette Stadium. I first heard about it in my Facebook mom’s group and was excited to check it out for myself this past weekend. My family hasn’t done much this summer because of the pandemic, so I was pretty excited […]
Spread the love4 4SharesLast night my family and I had the chance to explore Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience at Franklin Park Zoo. Guys, it was amazing. Like many of you, we’ve kept a pretty low profile this summer due to the pandemic, so it was wonderful to be able to have a fun and SAFE […]
Spread the love Well, 2020 sure hasn’t turned out like any of us thought it would. While my family is still taking pretty extreme precautions, I am happy that the world is starting to open back up so we can acclimate to the “new normal”. The long awaited summer weather is here in New England and […]
Spread the love Not long ago I told you about the Brick Safari at the Stone Zoo (you can read my previous post here). From now through January 5th, when you visit the Stone Zoo in Stoneham you have the chance to see over 40 life-sized animal sculptures made out of LEGO® bricks! My family was […]
Spread the love If you’ve ever wanted to go on a safari right here in the Boston area, you’re in luck! Now through January 5th, at the Stone Zoo you can go on a safari unlike any other – a brick safari! As you explore Stone Zoo, you will be able to spot over 40 […]
Spread the love There were no casinos here in Massachusetts until 2015, so we used to have to drive all the way to Connecticut to play some table games!! Thankfully we have some options here now, including MGM Springfield, which was built last year. But MGM Springfield is SO much more than just a casino. Christian […]
Spread the love Now that summer is in full swing here in the Boston area, I wanted to remind you to add seeing the Wicked BIG Bugs at the Franklin Park Zoo to your list of things to do with the kids. If your kids are bug lovers, your family will love this amazing display of […]
Spread the love Summer vacation is coming up quick (my kids get out June 19th) and if you are looking for something fun to do with them over their summer break Boundless Adventures Aerial Park might be just what you’re looking for. Located just under an hour from Boston, Boundless Adventures features 9 courses that include […]
Spread the love Giant BUGS are invading Franklin Park Zoo! From now through September 2nd, visitors to the Franklin Park Zoo have the chance to encounter some really impressive bugs at Wicked BIG Bugs. See larger-than-life animatronic insects and arachnids including the red-tailed bumblebee, Mexican red knee tarantula, Madagascan sunset moth, meadow grasshopper, emperor scorpion, and […]
Spread the love191 191SharesEvery year on Mother’s Day my family goes for a hike at one of our AHmazing state parks called Purgatory Chasm. We’ve done a lot of hikes around New England, but Purgatory Chasm is definitley our favorite! Made up of towering granite walls that run for approximately a quarter of a mile, makes […]
Spread the love1 1Share It’s the winter season and you’re probably looking for some fun places to be and things to do out in New England. It’s hard to find some ideas for things to do in the winter time because of how harsh the New England winters can be, and all you want to do […]
Spread the love1 1ShareIf you know my 14 year old in real life, you already know that he’s OBSESSED with The Celtics. My youngest is a basketball fan, too, but JD lives and breathes for The Celts. Just imagine how pumped they were to have been invited back to participate in a Jr. Celtics Gameday Clinic […]
Spread the love Hear ye, hear ye! King Richard’s Faire in back in Carvershire (Carver, MA) and the faire is better than ever this year. Spread out over 80 acres of woods, King Richard’s Fairs is the place to be if you want to fully immerse yourself in the 16th century. If you’ve never been to […]
Spread the love If you grew up in Southeastern Massachusetts (like me), it’s that time of year again. Time for the Marshfield Fair that is! Growing up, my siblings and I looked forward to the fair returning at the end of every August. The 151st Marshfield Fair is here NOW through August 26th. If you’re local […]
Spread the love98 98Shares Boston is a fun and interesting place to visit, there’s no doubt about it! This is especially true for history buffs. If you’re in search of free historic sites to visit in the city, you have tons of options to choose from. Here are a few to consider. Boston Freedom Trail The […]
Spread the love Growing up, my siblings and I waited all year long until my parents finally said we were going to “Edaville” to see the Christmas lights. It was one of highlights of my childhood and I have so many happy memories of going there year after year with my family. These days it’s known […]
Spread the love61 61Shares I almost hate to jinx things, but I am just going to say it. We’ve been having some killer weather here in Boston this summer. It’s been so hot here (the way I like it) and knock on wood, we’ve had very little rain. Last year I feel like it rained for […]
Spread the love If you live in the Boston area, chances are you’ve heard of the Boston Burger Company. The BBC is well known in the area for their over-the-top burgers, gourmet fries, craft beers and their Freak Frappes. Yes, that says Freak Frappes. They also have apps, sandwiches, and salads, but it is named the […]
Spread the love46 46Shares There are so many can’t miss things to do in Martha’s Vineyard. This beautiful island location is in Massachusetts just south of Cape Cod and can only access Martha’s Vineyard by boat or air. It features Gothic cottages as well as several ferry ports, depending on which end of the island you […]
