I love spice. I love hot and sour things. I enjoy a nice spicy salsa and a flavourful plate of Mexican food with real chiles. I like my margaritas nice and tart with just a splash of sweetness. That isn’t everyone’s taste though. Perhaps you have an aversion to Tequila (yes we know about those…
Category: Parenting
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Sixteen Reasons to See Swan Lake
Swan Lake is over a century old, but there is nothing stale or stuffy about it. The choreography, special effects, set and stunning dancers have the audience sitting on the edge of their seats for Boston Ballet’s Swan Lake. This year, Boston Ballet offered a master class for Adult dancers of all levels. I was…
Soccer Season & Superstars
We tried baseball, and we are huge fans as spectators, but when it comes to stepping up to the plate, neither of our kids felt at home there. We go and cheer on their classmates at the local park and it’s a great way to spend cool spring evenings outdoors. Soccer is the new sport…
Like a Piss in the Sea
We all have good days and bad days. What I try to remind my children (and myself) is that it is okay to feel it. Feel your tears, feel your anger, feel your frustration, and feel your joy. While you’re feeling all the feels though, your next responsibility is to deliberately act upon them…
ivivva Grand Opening: Lynnfield MarketStreet
We didn’t used to venture much beyond Burlington for errands, but if we have a little extra time, a trip to MarketStreet Lynnfield is quite a treat. We love to stop for dinner at Wagamama and now there is Wahlburgers too. This weekend, beginning tomorrow is the grand opening of another favourite store ivivva. It’s a…
The World On Ice in Boston: Worlds 2016
The swishy crunchy sound of a blades cutting through the ice, the passion, the athleticism, the speed, the camaraderie off the ice and rivalry on the ice, and the energy of the crowds, is filling TD Garden in Boston and this time it’s not for a Bruins game. The International Skating Union prestigious Worlds 2016 have…
Mom Can We Have Crêpes?
Mornings have changed so much over the years. The one constant that I can remember from when I was little to today is the smell of coffee. To go with that coffee now we have our crêpe mornings. For a sponsored post for Wayfair I shared a peek into our favourite kind of morning.
Recipes on the Stove
April 2016 Cauliflower Kale and Farro Salad from Cherry on My Sundae. I had a delicious salad from Formaggio and they didn’t have it when I went back so I decided to make my own. This seemed pretty close. Grilled Artichokes from The Kitchn. Got delicious artichokes from Wilsons Farm (via CA I am pretty…
Boston Flower & Garden Show: Nurtured by Nature
It is true that we have been treated to a winter without too much snow cover, but it still feels pretty amazing to walk into a huge space filled with flowers. Nature, even indoors is incredibly nurturing. A stroll through the Boston Flower & Garden Show is a nice distraction from the grey skies outside….
Top 10 Reasons to See Boston Ballet’s Onegin
When we take refuge under the banner Of quiet and sombre rationality, When passions’ flames have grown much dimmer And their unbridled liberty Is now ridiculous, and their outbursts, And even their belated thirsts, – Then, with some struggle, now being sober We love to hear sometimes the tale From another’s tongue of passion’s gale,…
Leah’s Lunch: Kane’s Donuts Pop Up (Chestnut Hill)
Okay, so this was not my lunch but I could have easily had a whole donut and a bowl of fruit and called it lunch. Instead, I had a mini donut and later that day tasted a sliver of 4 donuts, an apple fritter, and a coffee roll. That’s how I keep my fabulous figure…
Leah’s Lunch: Moody’s Deli (Waltham)
Moody’s Deli is not a deli. Well, it’s not just a deli. If Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory is a Seven Eleven then I suppose Moody’s could be a deli. New England Charcuterie is like Roald Dahl’s fantasy chocolate factory but for cured meats. Lunch at Moody’s can be a combined deli grocery shopping trip and lunch…
Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters 