It’s not the Olympics. It’s not the circus. It’s not a gymnastics meet either. It is a little bit of everything. I take my daughter to the ballet to inspire her and show her what the pinnacle of all that work in the studio looks like. With gymnastics there are very few opportunities like that. The…
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Dinner with Robert Irvine
I am a fan of food tv, well ok I admit it, I am a fan of all kinds of DIY television. Over the years I have seen Robert Irvine’s huge personality filling the scene on shows like Dinner: Impossible, Restaurant: Impossible, and Chopped. So, recently when Xfinity invited me to a dinner and demonstration…
Weekend Guide: Hockey, Huron Village, and History on the Half Shell
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…
Princesses & Pirates vs Sugarplums & Soldiers: Boston Ballet’s Le Corsaire
I know! I know ! “Nutcracker is a tradition!” you exclaim. Do you know how many “traditions” get stale and are mentioned later in life as that day we all dreaded? Don’t get me wrong, Nutcracker is a fun family ballet, but if you really want to share an appreciation of the arts you have to…
Boo-tique Chocolates for your Squad
I don’t know what happened but recently the parenthood novelty of being able to sneak chocolate out of the Halloween stash has lost its luster. I mean the thrill of the hunt is still pretty awesome, but the actual chocolate tastes like wax to me. I guess I’ve been spoiled with some pretty fabulous chocolates over…
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…
Falling for Italy in the North End: Artú
When we 1st moved to Boston there was still a highway on the horizon between Boston and its North End. Dan and I enjoyed an occasional romantic date night or late night coffee when we dared try to get ourselves from Cambridge to Boston and back (remember this was the time before GPS and iPhones and…
Return of the Weekend Guide: September 16-18th
Our long-lost friend, the Weekend Guide, is back! We live in a region that is full of options and opportunities and making a curated list of things to do each weekend is one of my favourite things to do for my readers. What I get in return is a feeling of satisfaction and joy when…
Picnic Like You Have a Personal Chef: Post 390
There is something idyllic about a picnic. From large family picnics at the local playground on a summer’s day staying up too late, and keeping cool by running through the sprinkler to a picnic for two with your boyfriend on a city picnic bench or at the beach. You don’t need a reservation. You can…
Too Hot to Cook: The Foodery to the Rescue
I don’t handle heat well. So summer cooking on a good day is outside on the grill or in a single pan. I’ll happily have some chopped up raw vegetables from our CSA, but the rest of the family usually wants something a little more than that. Takeout gets expensive and we easily fall into…
Assembling in Somerville: A Destination for All
Somerville is my neighbour and parts of Somerville are very close by. Davis Square is just on the other side of Massachusetts Avenue and yet other parts seem a world away. It wasn’t until Assembly Row opened, that I realised how quickly you can get there from here. In fact, for my most recent visit,…
Tots on the Town: Assembly Row Outing
Shopping with tots, spending a day entertaining tykes, or just trying to keep them cool on a hot summer day isn’t always easy. A day at Assembly Row is something you can do on a regular basis with your little one and neither of you will be bored. You can splurge for a day at…
Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters 