Celebrations happening during holidays
Mother’s Day (on May 9 this year) is a great excuse to spend time with Mom. I actually prefer to celebrate before or after the official calendar holiday; better yet – plan several celebrations with Mom (in and around) Boston throughout the month of May (and June)! This year it is all about the outdoors, so …
December is a big month for family weekend celebrations in and around Boston with lots of holiday LIGHTS and music. LIGHTING OF THE TREE. The first order of business is of course to Light the main Boston Tree in the country’s oldest Boston Common Park (December 5th this year) (you do know that our tree …
For recent Mother’s Day Sunday we headed to a nearby Bristol, Rhode Island for an AFTERNOON TEA (not to be confused with HIGH TEA- you will find out the difference if you watch our VLOG). First, we toured the rooms of the historic early 20th century BLITHEWOLD ESTATE with an audio guide and then we …
Our First Ever WEEKEND VLOG! Afternoon Tea at Blithewold Estate! Read More »
As a family, we try to take advantage of Boston’s world class cultural attractions every chance we get. Attending Boston Pops Orchestra’s Kids Holiday Matinee at the Symphony Hall seemed festively appropriate for December holidays, but when we first attended a couple of years ago, we had no idea what to expect. So we put together …
Kids Holiday Matinee at the Boston Pops: What to Expect Read More »
We have spent a fun December day in New York City a couple of years ago. I still think that these 3 New York City activities are holiday MUSTs in the big Apple. Here are our tips: Rockefeller Center Skating. Skating in this famed NYC landmark rink lit with the sparking Tree Lights seems an …
While I never need a special reason to celebrate the weekend, calendar holidays offer wonderful excuses to spend time with the people we love. Here are 10+ ideas on where to take a special Dad (or Grandad) in Boston to celebrate Father’s Day. Father’s Day 2017 update: Heritage Museums and Garden in Sandwich on the …
There are numerous ways to celebrate Mother’s Day (and have fun yourself!) in and around Boston. Here are some tried and true ideas from my list. Take her to the Theater Boston Theater Marathon – this is where I am taking my Mom this Sunday May 8 (in the Calderwood Pavilion, Boston Center for the …
5 WAYS TO CELEBRATE WITH MOM ON MOTHER’S DAY IN BOSTON Read More »
Last year we started a tradition of mother-daughter “high tea” to celebrate March 8 – International Women’s Day. The holiday originated in America in the early 20th century to honor women’s fight for equality, but today it is widely celebrated in many Eastern European countries as an expression of love and appreciation towards the special women in your life. Spending time with …
Girls’ Lunch at the American Girl Bistro in Boston Read More »
Staying in Boston area during December school vacations? There are many Boston STAYCATION choices to entertain your kids with. AN-ALL FAMILY FUN As a family with 10-year age difference between our two kids, we know the challenge of finding an activity to appeal to a multi-age family audience. This all-family fun list should work: Museum of …
2015 December School Vacation: 20+ family TO DO’s in Boston. Read More »
Paraphrasing a famous Tolstoy quote, all happy families are rich in traditions. Here in Boston, with the abundance of natural and cultural resources, it is easy to create your own family traditions for each season. (Read about our Fall and Summer favorites; spring list will be my new challenge next year). Here is my list …