Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters

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…

Travel Dream List

Here are a few places I dream of one day visiting: La Réserve Ramatuelle, St. Tropez, France Wauwinet Clayoquot Wilderness Resort Mohonk Mountain House The Point – Lake Placid Fogo Inn

Weekend UnGuide: Halloweekend

It’s Halloween Weekend. Be safe. If you live in New England, get out the ski under layers to keep the kids warm. Also if you are new to the area, find out some of the best places to trick or treat best places to trick or treat and be warned that some towns, some wicked…

Feeling Watched in the Kitchen: Halloween Treat

I was inspired by the football shaped pretzels at the store to make some Halloween eyes. You just need a few ingredients and a little patience to get started but its a fun quick afternoon activity to do with the kids. Ingredients candy melt football shaped pretzel chocolate rosettes or chocolate chips mint green chocolate…

Tiny Fried Cherry Pies & A Cocktail

Tiny fried cherry pies and a cocktail for the Wayfair Pie Bake Off Recipe- Sponsored

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…

Crew Edition: Weekend Guide

This weekend is the world famous Head of the Charles Regatta. It should be a perfect weekend for it, unlike that one year when it rained so hard they actually had to cancel it. The scenery is just at it’s prime with the beautiful leaves. Take a walk away from the Charles and for a…

Lunch in Harvard Square: Beat Brasserie

Whether you’re a parent and have school-aged children, you are on a tight budget this week/month/year, or you are just not a night person, lunch out is the perfect replacement for dinner out. Sometimes, you are happy with a yoghurt and some granola at your desk, but other times you need to step away from…

Bee Nice: Gather Chocolate from Harbor Sweets

I am not someone who has a sweet tooth, but I do enjoy a well-made chocolate or dessert. What I mean by “not having a sweet tooth” is that I rarely crave sweets. It doesn’t mean I don’t like them. I just crave bread and salty bites more. That means if I’m sharing a sweet…

Weekend Guide: Mazes & Ice Cream Because: Fall in New England

Fall Homecomings, Leaf Peeping Apple Picking, Pumpkin Spice Lattés Caramel Apples, Chai Hay Mazes & Not Putting on the Heat Wearing Boots and Scarves but Still Ordering Iced Coffee and Going Out for Ice Cream We are New Englanders 10/14 BU Fringe Festival 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.(Boston) You have fringe on your scarf and fringe…

A Delicious 88 Acres: Nut-Free Snacking

“He eats like a bird.” is often said with a scrunched-up nose and a bit of a snarl. With 88 Acres though, eating like a bird is a good thing especially if you can find a bag of their incredibly addictive, smart, and delicious chocolate and sea salt seednola. 88 Acres is an interesting company….