Activities and celebrations in and around Boston
Mother’s Day is a good time to restore and renew our energies- with yoga, art and by just being outside with your loved ones and observing the nature rebirth. Here are some of my Mother’s Day ideas in Boston- for any day in May. WELLNESS DAY Last weekend I went away to the Berkshires with …
With everything that is going on in the world right now, I did not think I was in the mood for a ballet. But in the press release for new contemporary program, DREAMstate, Boston Ballet’s Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen promised the “feast for eyes, ears and soul”. So taking my husband with me I decided …
DREAMstate innovative program continues at Boston Ballet for one more weekend Read More »
Just like that, another year of covid has gone by, and as I am writing this post in the first weekend of 2022, despite all the challenges and travel restrictions, we look forward to a new year of making family travel memories. Whether it is going to be on a road trip in New England …
My family and I enjoyed our share of “below freezing” outings last year (including a Chanukah celebration on our porch!) but this December 2021 we are happy to add indoor celebrations to our list of holiday events in and around Boston. The Nutcracker is still standing (Try Cyber Monday link here for discounted tickets) We …
In the Northeast, we spend October weekends chasing foliage locations that afford open vistas yet are not too far from home. (In the summer, I am all for WEEKEND trips, but come early fall and a return of school and extracurriculars – we often favor day (and half day) destinations from our suburbia home base …
Chasing Fall Foliage (and Little Women Filming Locations) in Massachusetts Read More »
US International Figure Skating Classic competition concluded at The Skating Club of Boston’s new Norwood facility over the weekend World Class Figure Skating – in a Town Near Me! I spent last weekend celebrating the sport of figure skating at the Skating Club of Boston’s new state of the art facility in Norwood, MA. Opened …
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 …
Our followers must know by now that our summer is not complete without a visit to the Berkshires – a mountainous region in Western Massachusetts (about 2.5-hour drive from our suburb south of Boston) with plenty of beautiful nature to see in any season. Our favorite time to visit is summer because it is the …
With no live holiday events or social gatherings in Boston (or pretty much anywhere around the world) it is difficult to feel festive. Yet it is not entirely impossible! I will share how we got ourselves into the holiday spirit during December Holiday weekend in Boston and maybe you can follow suit! THE NUTCRACKER WITH …
During our Cape Cod staycation this past summer of 2020 we have visited the island of Martha’s Vineyard several times (and told you about it in our blog story). On each of these trips, we have enjoyed our favorite places on the island (the Aquinnah Cliffs) but have been also adding our new favorites (Chappy …