Holidays

Celebrations happening during holidays

Things to Do in Boston on Mother's Day Weekend

Boston Weekend. Mother’s Day.

Mother’s Day  weekend is a perfect “calendar” excuse to spend time with the moms in our lives (not that we need an excuse to do it – but there is nothing wrong with using one for everybody’s benefit and enjoyment!)  The possibilities in our town this weekend (and pretty much any weekend) are endless, and many fun …

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Enjoying afternoon tea at Taj Boston to celebrate International Women's Day

High Tea at Taj Boston.

You may know by now, that my goal is  to inspire you to celebrate every weekend (and beyond).  So there was no way we could have missed an opportunity to celebrate International Women’s Day (also known as simply “March 8” in some Eastern European countries).  Historically, Women’s  Day first appeared in the early 20th century in the US to …

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Treat your kids to some Home Made Meringue Hears this Valentine

Home-made Valentine’s Treat Ideas – Make Them for Your Kids or for the Kids in You!

Valentine’s Day is another great excuse to tell people in your life that you love them – and – to do it with some home-made sweets guilt-free . Here are  three Valentine’s treats ideas that Vit and I have made for our kids- over  the last couple of  Valentines. Idea No. 1. Mini-Pavlova Meringue Hearts with Whipped …

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Around the New Year Tree.
Father Frost Homecoming or How to tell New Year from Christmas.

Celebration of the New Year is one of my most enjoyable memories from Soviet childhood.  There was the New Year tree (basically, a Christmas tree- but without a religious “affiliation”); there were presents from “Father Frost” (basically, a Santa Claus) and an all-night-long celebration of food and friends.  Specifically for kids, there was a tradition …

Around the New Year Tree.
Father Frost Homecoming or How to tell New Year from Christmas.
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