The Olympics are so exciting! But having the kids stay up late, not so much. They like to watch it live and not on DVR. That is the topic of conversation on this week’s 980 WCAP-AM trendymommies topic.
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My kids and I attended the Stop & Shop Healthy Kids Summit inside Fenway Park. The goal of the event is to teach kids and families how to live healthier, active lifestyles. It was a blast!
They had a panel discussion on tips for healthy eating and an audience trivia game that the kids loved. It was a hot one so that is why I am glad they served a light lunch in the State Street Pavilion.  They was also a Zumba fitness routine for the kids to follow. Here are some of the photos from the event!
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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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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?
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 hereÂ
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 hereÂ
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 hereÂ
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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?
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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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:Â I was treated to lunch, received a gift card and CD. All opinions are my own.
