It’s the weekend and here are some things to do. Get out and try something new! 4th We are just starting to think about Thanksgiving, but if you are smart you will get all your Christmas shopping done early and avoid the crowds and the craziness. Shop from booth to booth a little bit…
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Welcome to The Weekend: Boston September 30-October 2nd
The weekend is here and so is fall in full force. Hopefully you spent the end of your week well caffeinated with National Coffee Day. Now here are some options for the weekend. Friday, September 30th 9/30 5-9 p.m. (Watertown) Arts & Drafts at the Arsenal Center Arts and Drafts is an evening of live…
Uncommonly Good: How to Joyfully Shop for Gifts (Sponsored)
Brands shift and change over years and new ones replace the others, but there are a few that have staying power. Remember when Pottery Barn literally just sold chunky pottery? There are some catalogs that I have been shopping with for as long as I can remember. One of those shops, which I now order from…
Thanks for The Memories: Artifact Uprising
It started a few years ago for Valentine’s Day. I wanted to give the kids a little gift and they were beginning to outgrow the Beanie Boos (or so I thought- luckily my daughter let it slip that she was hoping I’d leave them a treat and a stuffie to find on the dining room…
Super Bowl By the Numbers: Guacamole Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes (Recipe)
My shelf full of cookbooks is like a team of football players. There are the books I pull out every day, my workhorses, I depend on them for every play to get a good meal on the table. Then, there are the ones I hold off on because they’re a little newer and I…
Weekend Guide: September 19-21
Fall is fast approaching and in New England we get out and celebrate. Here are just a few places you can head out this weekend to enjoy the warm September sun on your face, delicious regional food, and participate in the creativity of our communities. Friday, September 19th (Park)ing Day is a fun little way…
Speaking of Summer: Martha Speaketh Weeketh
The kids are fans of talking dogs. From Martha Speaks on PBS to the many talking dog movies (mostly from the 80’s it seems on Netflix) they never seem to tire of talking dogs. When it comes to these verbose dogs, not all dogs are created equally. The one dog we all seem to enjoy…
Great Wolf Lodge: Family Adventure in New England
I have to admit that I’m more of the “cabin in the woods with bears” type of person, but my husband is more of a “Wolf in a costume, hotel room beds and amenities” kind of person. I first heard about Great Wolf Lodge (GWL) when I was looking into places for a family reunion…
Recipe to Follow: Novels & stories sprinkled with recipes
I love to read my cookbooks. With all the fabulous food blogs out there and the ease of epicurious.com I often cook from my computer, but that doesn’t mean I don’t use my cookbooks. I browse them. I flip through them. I pull recipes here and there especially if I am hosting a party. A…
PIN: Pencil it in this weekend (October 19/20)
A – is for Autumn one of the most beautiful times of year to live here. Take a walk along the Charles River or through Mt. Auburn Cemetery. B – is for the Boston Book Festival. All things authors and books at Copley in downtown Boston. C – is for crew, and Cambridge, and the…
Today: Free dogs and discounted cookbooks
Today in Harvard Square, head to the Harvard Bookstore Warehouse (not the one near Mr. Bartley’s Burgers. not the COOP but 14 Park St. in Somerville) for 15% off and get your cookbook fix. Q’s nuts and other local Somerville food folks will be there with treats should you get hungry while you browse the…
Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters 