Boston Family Blogs Archive

  • As many of you know, cancer — or, rather, the ability to kick cancer to the curb, as my friend Sarah used to say — has been on my mind. So I wanted to take a moment to encourage you all to contribute to a cool campaign that the American Cancer Society recently launched — I love this campaign for hinging creativity to raising awareness about the fight against cancer. Through Create More Birthdays, people are encouraged to submit a video singing “Happy Birthday” (nothing fancy required — just record and load!) and/or original art (photography or graphic, etc.) inspired...

    Say Yes to More Birthdays

    Posted on July 13, 2011 | No Comments
    As many of you know, cancer — or, rather, the ability to kick cancer to the curb, as my friend Sarah used to say — has been on my mind. So I wanted to take a moment to encourage you all to contribute to a cool campaign that the American Cancer Society recently launched — I love this campaign for hinging creativity to raising awareness about the fight against cancer. Through Create More Birthdays, people are encouraged to submit a video singing “Happy Birthday” (nothing fancy required — just record and load!) and/or original art (photography or graphic, etc.) inspired...

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  • Boston Mamas: Today, Jules shares a reason why you’ll want to fire up your oven, even during the summer:

    Banana Walnut Bread

    Posted on June 27, 2011 | No Comments
    Boston Mamas: Today, Jules shares a reason why you’ll want to fire up your oven, even during the summer:

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  • Boston Mamas: I’m sharing my weekend picks a bit early this week since I’m going to hibernate with the family for a few days (Violet’s 100 Days is this weekend…I can hardly believe it!).

    9 Fun Weekend Picks

    Posted on June 23, 2011 | No Comments
    Boston Mamas: I’m sharing my weekend picks a bit early this week since I’m going to hibernate with the family for a few days (Violet’s 100 Days is this weekend…I can hardly believe it!).

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  • Boston Mamas: Ah, the first day of summer!

    Great American Backyard Campout

    Posted on June 21, 2011 | No Comments
    Boston Mamas: Ah, the first day of summer!

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  • Boston Mamas: Hello friends! Per usual, the web was replete with interesting tips and inspiration this week.

    10 Bits of Web Awesomeness

    Posted on June 18, 2011 | No Comments
    Boston Mamas: Hello friends! Per usual, the web was replete with interesting tips and inspiration this week.

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  • Boston Mamas: Was this the craziest week ever for you too? I hope you have a chance to kick back and relax this weekend and celebrate a Dad you love.

    12 Fun Weekend Picks

    Posted on June 17, 2011 | No Comments
    Boston Mamas: Was this the craziest week ever for you too? I hope you have a chance to kick back and relax this weekend and celebrate a Dad you love.

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  • Mommy Glow: Together Counts: Across the country, families and their children are pledging to become more active and healthy together.

    Together Counts Twitter Party

    Posted on June 13, 2011 | No Comments
    Mommy Glow: Together Counts: Across the country, families and their children are pledging to become more active and healthy together.

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  • Today, Lindsey shares a book that her kids clamor for repeatedly: One of my very favorite books to read with my children is Space Boy.

    Space Boy

    Posted on June 9, 2011 | No Comments
    Today, Lindsey shares a book that her kids clamor for repeatedly: One of my very favorite books to read with my children is Space Boy.

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  • I love this city. With the good weather comes many opportunities to help others in need. Some of these events (such as the March for Babies and Walk for Hunger) have already passed, but this week you can participate in the following upcoming family friendly philanthropic events: June 11 is the Four Seasons Run of Hope (5K run/2K walk) to benefit pediatric cancer care and research at the Mass. General Hospital for Children and MGH Cancer Center. June 12 is NSTAR’s Walk for Children’s Hospital Boston. And starting tomorrow (through June 9) all you need to do is eat ice...

    Walk, Run, Eat Ice Cream for Good

    Posted on June 6, 2011 | No Comments
    I love this city. With the good weather comes many opportunities to help others in need. Some of these events (such as the March for Babies and Walk for Hunger) have already passed, but this week you can participate in the following upcoming family friendly philanthropic events: June 11 is the Four Seasons Run of Hope (5K run/2K walk) to benefit pediatric cancer care and research at the Mass. General Hospital for Children and MGH Cancer Center. June 12 is NSTAR’s Walk for Children’s Hospital Boston. And starting tomorrow (through June 9) all you need to do is eat ice...

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  • My mother-in-law never runs dry of fun ideas for things to do with Laurel, and during a recent visit, she came up with a brilliant way to get my little homebody outside. She proposed a “penny walk” (apparently something she had learned at camp as a child), where you take a penny and at every corner, flip the coin to decide whether to go straight or take a turn (if at an intersection you could opt for left or right). Laurel was so excited about this idea and before they departed, she decided to also turn the walk into a...

    A Penny for Your Walk

    Posted on May 18, 2011 | No Comments
    My mother-in-law never runs dry of fun ideas for things to do with Laurel, and during a recent visit, she came up with a brilliant way to get my little homebody outside. She proposed a “penny walk” (apparently something she had learned at camp as a child), where you take a penny and at every corner, flip the coin to decide whether to go straight or take a turn (if at an intersection you could opt for left or right). Laurel was so excited about this idea and before they departed, she decided to also turn the walk into a...

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