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Summer Birthdays!

Since I have two girls with July birthdays I stress out every summer wondering what to do for their birthday parties. As they get older it gets tricky especially as this year they turn 8 and 11. All the 11 year olds friends are at sleep away camp so having it close to her birthday is nearly impossible. Still, trying to tell her that we should wait a month to have a small gathering for her is like postponing Christmas!

I know many moms who wait until September and some just stop the parties altogether as the kids get older – which I am all for – maybe just a fun night out with a couple friends is fine with me. The fact that my husband travels each year for a meeting at exactly the week of both their birthdays (did I mention they are 4 days apart?) makes planning even tougher. Then I have to have a separate party in July as well for family and close friends (did I mention July is stressful?)

I remember when they were younger how planning these elaborate (i.e. expensive) birthday celebrations put me over the edge many times and over the years we have been to snip-its for a runway fashion show, build-a-bear, a gathering of afternoon tea (in which each 4 year old complained about the size of the sandwiches) and the last year’s party  – a very low key combined bowling party (they did not complain too much having it together and it was done in one afternoon!).  I will not, I repeat, will not have another birthday sleepover. At year 8 for my older one 6 little girls DID NOT SLEEP until about 3:00 AM! This year I am all for the even more low key movie and popcorn night for the younger one and a beach trip for the older one and her friends.  If you have a summer birthday to celebrate what is your plan?

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Fenway Park Event: July 17th Stop & Shop’s Free Healthy Kids Summit

Looking for something fun and healthy to do next Tuesday?  Stop & Shop is Hosting a FREE “Healthy Kids Summit” on Tuesday, July 17 at Fenway Park!

This second annual  “Healthy Kids Summit,” aims to educate families on important nutrition and exercise information to maintain a healthy lifestyle.  Isn’t that what we strive for?

Activities include an interactive panel, exercise and health fair with experts and a surprise Boston baseball player as a special guest! From 11:30-1:00 at 4 Yawkey Way not only will there by healthy snacks and refreshments in the State Street Pavilion but a fun Zumba class will be held lead by Monique Rogers from the YMCA of Greater Boston.

A panel will be moderated by Julie Menounos, RD, LD-N, Stop & Shop’s first in-store nutritionist and will include tips from a Boston baseball player. Also on hand will be Joann Donnelly, executive director of healthy living at the YMCA of Greater Boston; Elizabeth M. Ward, M.S., R.D., the Hood “Answer Mom;” and Dr. Huy Nguyen, medical director of the Boston Public Health Commission.

The event is free but you have to sign up! Space is limited.  Sign up here 

 

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Fenway Park Event: July 17th Stop & Shop’s Free Healthy Kids Summit

Looking for something fun and healthy to do next Tuesday?  Stop & Shop is Hosting a FREE “Healthy Kids Summit” on Tuesday, July 17 at Fenway Park!

This second annual  “Healthy Kids Summit,” aims to educate families on important nutrition and exercise information to maintain a healthy lifestyle.  Isn’t that what we strive for?

Activities include an interactive panel, exercise and health fair with experts and a surprise Boston baseball player as a special guest! From 11:30-1:00 at 4 Yawkey Way not only will there by healthy snacks and refreshments in the State Street Pavilion but a fun Zumba class will be held lead by Monique Rogers from the YMCA of Greater Boston.

A panel will be moderated by Julie Menounos, RD, LD-N, Stop & Shop’s first in-store nutritionist and will include tips from a Boston baseball player. Also on hand will be Joann Donnelly, executive director of healthy living at the YMCA of Greater Boston; Elizabeth M. Ward, M.S., R.D., the Hood “Answer Mom;” and Dr. Huy Nguyen, medical director of the Boston Public Health Commission.

The event is free but you have to sign up! Space is limited.  Sign up here 

 

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Fenway Park Event: July 17th Stop & Shop’s Free Healthy Kids Summit

Looking for something fun and healthy to do next Tuesday?  Stop & Shop is Hosting a FREE “Healthy Kids Summit” on Tuesday, July 17 at Fenway Park!

This second annual  “Healthy Kids Summit,” aims to educate families on important nutrition and exercise information to maintain a healthy lifestyle.  Isn’t that what we strive for?

Activities include an interactive panel, exercise and health fair with experts and a surprise Boston baseball player as a special guest! From 11:30-1:00 at 4 Yawkey Way not only will there by healthy snacks and refreshments in the State Street Pavilion but a fun Zumba class will be held lead by Monique Rogers from the YMCA of Greater Boston.

A panel will be moderated by Julie Menounos, RD, LD-N, Stop & Shop’s first in-store nutritionist and will include tips from a Boston baseball player. Also on hand will be Joann Donnelly, executive director of healthy living at the YMCA of Greater Boston; Elizabeth M. Ward, M.S., R.D., the Hood “Answer Mom;” and Dr. Huy Nguyen, medical director of the Boston Public Health Commission.

The event is free but you have to sign up! Space is limited.  Sign up here 

 

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Summer is here and so are the mosquitoes! @allclearmister

I did enjoy my vacation but it is good to be back home! I love the warm summer nights in our backyard by the river but hate the mosquitoes! Now there is a great, natural solution for at home or even on the go – The Terminix ALL CLEAR mosquito lantern. It repels about 95% of biting mosquitoes from areas up to 300 sq. ft. which is perfect for our patio!  The set comes with the  Naturals mist solution, 4 AA batteries, a remote control and there is a hanging loop option and wall mount. It is safe to use around kids and pets. It is not too big so you can use it on camping or fishing trips and protects for up to 10 Hours.  It retails for $79.99 and it is a great gift idea.
Disclosure: the company sent me a lantern to review. All opinions are my own

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Happy 4th of July!

We have been on vacation for the last week (and of course for the 4th year in a row my daughter was sick on vacation – more on that to come) But I though I would wish everyone a Happy 4th of July. For those looking for where to go for fireworks check out this great listing from Boston Central.

July 3

Andover 7/3/2012 9:00 PM Andover High School [Rain Date 7/5/2012]

East Longmeadow 7/3/2012 9:00 PM High School fields

Fitchburg 7/3/2012 10:00 PM Roll stone Hill [Rain Date 7/5/2012]

Foxboro 7/3/2012 9:00PM at Patriot’s Place

Franklin 7/3/2012 10:00 PM Franklin Junior High Athletic Field [Rain Date 7/5/2012]

Freetown 7/3/2012 8:00 PM Off South Main Street [Rain Date 7/6/2012]

Lynn 7/3/2012 9:00 PM Barge near Red Rock [Rain Date 7/5/2012]

Harvard 7/3/2012 9:00 PM Fruitland’s Museum

Lowell 7/3/2012 8:00 PM LeLachur Park

Manchester 7/3/2012 8:00 PM Barge off Singing Beach [Rain Date 7/5/2012]

Millbury 7/3/2012 Fireworks on Tuesday July 3 and Wednesday July 4 at ~ 9:45 PM.

Milford 7/3/2012 9:00 PM Clark Island 7/5/2012

Needham 7/3/2012 9:30 PM Needham High School

North Andover 7/3/2012 9:30 PM Hayes Stadium [Rain Date 7/8/2012]

Rutland 7/3/2012 9:00 PM Behind DPW garage

Sandwich 7/3/2012 9:00 PM 70 Country Club Road

Sturbridge 7/3/2012 at Old Sturbridge Village ($12 entry) [Rain Date 7/4/2012]

Walpole 7/3/2012 – enjoy a fire engine parade at 6pm then fireworks at 9:30

Weymouth 7/3/2012 9:00 PM Barge off Wessagusset Beach [Rain Date 7/7/2012]

Wilmington 7/3/2012 9:30 PM Wilmington High School [Rain Date 7/4/2012]

Worcester 7/3/2012 9:30 PM Belmont Hill [Rain Date 7/5/2012]

July 4

Acton 7/4/2012 9:30 PM NARA Park [Rain Date 7/5/2012]

Amesbury 7/4/2012 9:00 PM Woodsoms Farm [Rain Date 7/5/2012]

Attleboro 7/4/2012 9:00 PM Hayward Field [Rain Date 7/5/2012]

Boston 7/4/2012 10:30 pm – Fireworks on the Esplanade Begin (see full schedule)

Bellingham 7/4/2012 9:00 PM 100 Blackstone Street

Bridgewater 7/4/2012 at 9:30 at Legion Field (Rte. 18)

Fall River 7/4/2012 9:30pm at Battleship Cove

Falmouth 7/4/2012 9:15 PM Barge off Falmouth Beach [Rain Date 7/5/2012]

Harwich 7/4/2012 9:00 PM Barge in Pleasant Bay [Rain Date 7/5/2012]

Lincoln 7/4/2012 9:00 PM Codman Field [Rain Date 7/5/2012]

Marblehead 7/4/2012 9:00 PM Barge off Marblehead Harbor [Rain Date 7/5/2012]

Middleborough 7/4/2012 9:00 PM Battis Field [Rain Date 7/5/2012]

Millbury 7/3/2012 9:45 PM Fireworks on both Tuesday July 3 and Wednesday July 4

Nahant 7/4/2012 9:00 PM Baily Hill Park

Nantucket 7/4/2012 9:00 PM Barge off Jetties Beach [Rain Date 7/5/2012]

New Bedford 7/4/2012 7:00 PM Barge off Pier 3

North Adams 7/4/2012 9:30 PM Joe Wolfe Field [Rain Date 7/5/2012]

North Reading 7/4/2012 8:00 PM Ipswich River Park [Rain Date 7/7/2012]

Plymouth 7/4/2012 Fireworks will begin @ 9:00 pm on the Plymouth Waterfront! Preceded by a concert at 7:30pm and a parade in the morning at 9:30am.

Provincetown 7/4/2012 9:00 PM Barge off MacMillan Wharf [Rain Date 7/5/2012]

Salem 7/4/2012 9:00 PM Derby Wharf [Rain Date 7/5/2012]

Salisbury 7/4/2012 10:15 PM Barge off Salisbury Beach

Tewksbury 7/4/2012 fireworks at 9:30 pm

Wakefield 7/4/2012 9:00 PM End of Beacon Street [Rain Date 7/5/2012]

Winthrop 7/4/2012 8:00 PM Coughlin Park [Rain Date 7/7/2012]

July 5

Franklin 7/5/2012 9:00 PM Franklin Jr. High Athletic Fields [Rain Date 7/5/2012]

Lexington 7/5/2012 at Hastings Park, part of the annual Lion’s Club carnival.

July 6

Cummington 7/6/2012 9:00 PM Cummington Fairgrounds [Rain Date 7/7/2012]

Groton 7/6/2012 9:00 PM Groton Town Field [Rain Date 7/7/2012]

July 7

Ayer 7/7/2012 9:00 PM Pirone Memorial Field

Greenfield 7/7/2012 9:00 PM Poets Seat Tower [Rain Date 7/8/2012]

Middleton 7/7/2012 9:20 PM Town Transfer Station [Rain Date 7/8/2012]

Pepperell 7/7/2012 9:00 PM Nissitissit Middle School [Rain Date 7/8/2012]

Salisbury 7/7/2012 10:15 PM Barge off Salisbury Beach

Wareham/Onset 9:00PM 7/7/2012 at Shell Point

 

July 9

Middleton 7/9/2012 9:15 PM after a day long celebration.

July 13

Lynn 7/13/2012 8:00 PM Fraser Field

Worcester 7/13/2012 8:30 PM Tornadoes Ball Park

 

July 14

Clinton 7/14/12 [rain date 7/15/12]

Salisbury 7/14/2012 10:15 PM Barge off Salisbury Beach

 

July 21

Salisbury 7/21/2012 10:15 PM Barge off Salisbury Beach

 

July 26

Lowell 7/26/2012 8:00 PM LeLachur Park

 

July 27

Brockton 7/27/2012 6:00 PM Brockton Fairgrounds

Worcester 7/27/2012 8:30 PM Tornadoes Ball Park

 

July 28

Salisbury 7/28/2012 10:15 PM Barge off Salisbury Beach

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Last day of school!

My kids went to school today for less than 3 hours. This was their last day of school and now the excitement begins for pool time, vacation and relaxation – possibly. I have not really begun to think about activities for them yet as our vacation is approaching. Sometimes I think the last minute plans are the best! This week, in between work we will head to the beach a few times and enjoy the pool. What last minute plans do you have?

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Happy Father’s Day! Father’s Day Gifts @NECN

We were at New England Cable News this morning talking about Father’s day gifts!  Happy Father’s Day to all the dads!

Great gift ideas for dad this Father’s DayFind the perfect way to say thanks to dad this year

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Eating for a good cause @MaggianosBoston @MakeAWish

I love a good lunch (and dinner too) and what is better than lunch or dinner for a cause?  Maggiano’s Little Italy in Boston is hosting “Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish” now until June 27. For each new “LIKE” Maggiano’s receives on Facebook during the campaign, $1 will be donated to Make-A-Wish, up to $25,000. Visit https://a.wish.org/Maggianos61112.

There are several ways you can help:

1. Eat from the  “Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish®” menu.  Maggiano’s will donate $1 per food item and $.50 per drink to Make-A-Wish®. I loved the Fresh Berry Tiramisu!

2. Make a star card donation – guests can purchase for an amount of their choosing with 100 percent of funds going directly to Make-A-Wish®

3. Purchase the wish list compilation CD  – The “Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish” campaign has the first-ever “The Wish List” CD. It has the best selections from the music in Maggiano’s restaurants (think Frank Sinatra, etc). Purchase it in the restaurant next time you are there for $7.90.

 

Maggiano’s is one of my favorite restaurants in Boston and is very kid friendly.  Today I had my favorite – the Maggiano’s salad – love the crispy prosciutto and the eggplant parmesan is the best.  I have heard the chicken romano and veal meatball bolognese is pretty good too! Stop by and dine in for a good cause.

Disclosure:  I was treated to lunch, received a gift card and CD. All opinions are my own.

 

Eat-A-Dish for Make a Wish Menu

 

 

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Eating for a good cause @MaggianosBoston @MakeAWish

I love a good lunch (and dinner too) and what is better than lunch or dinner for a cause?  Maggiano’s Little Italy in Boston is hosting “Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish” now until June 27. For each new “LIKE” Maggiano’s receives on Facebook during the campaign, $1 will be donated to Make-A-Wish, up to $25,000. Visit https://a.wish.org/Maggianos61112.

There are several ways you can help:

1. Eat from the  “Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish®” menu.  Maggiano’s will donate $1 per food item and $.50 per drink to Make-A-Wish®. I loved the Fresh Berry Tiramisu!

2. Make a star card donation – guests can purchase for an amount of their choosing with 100 percent of funds going directly to Make-A-Wish®

3. Purchase the wish list compilation CD  – The “Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish” campaign has the first-ever “The Wish List” CD. It has the best selections from the music in Maggiano’s restaurants (think Frank Sinatra, etc). Purchase it in the restaurant next time you are there for $7.90.

 

Maggiano’s is one of my favorite restaurants in Boston and is very kid friendly.  Today I had my favorite – the Maggiano’s salad – love the crispy prosciutto and the eggplant parmesan is the best.  I have heard the chicken romano and veal meatball bolognese is pretty good too! Stop by and dine in for a good cause.

Disclosure:  I was treated to lunch, received a gift card and CD. All opinions are my own.

 

Eat-A-Dish for Make a Wish Menu