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Fall Back in Love–Fun, Fondue, and a Giveaway
Big Guy and I have been married 8 years. We can’t decide if it feels like more or less, but it is what it is. We’re not big “date night” people (we’d both rather just stay home with the kids off to...
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The Croods Video Game and App Giveaway
When I first saw the ad for The Croods from DreamWorks Animation, I was skeptical. Cave men aren’t really my thing. But having seen the full trailer and read some reviews, I’m kind of excited to take...
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Win a Father’s Day Lunch for Four on the Spirit of Boston
I’m jealous. One lucky reader (and their family) is going to spend a gorgeous and relaxing Father’s Day on the Spirit of Boston. I’m giving away a family four-pack of tickets for a two hour cruise on...
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A Christmas Story, The Musical Comes to Boston–Discount Code and a Ticket...
A Christmas Story is an iconic holiday memory for many of us that has seeped into our culture over time. “You’ll shoot your eye out!” is just one of the many lines and images that have taken hold. Now...
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Celebrate the Holidays with Bird’s Eye Vegetables–Recipes and Giveaway
As we transition into the colder months and holiday foods, I think it’s easier to put veggies out of your mind. Here in New England, we’re done with gardening and visits to pick-your-own farms are...
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day as a Family on the Odyssey in Boston (Giveaway)
Do you do anything special as a family for Valentine’s Day? Do you get them treats or gifts? Have dinner as a family? I’ll admit… I’m not all that great about celebrating Valentine’s Day. I’m often out...
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A Tour of the New Boston LEGOLAND Discovery Center (with a Giveaway!)
In March, I took a preview tour of the new LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Assembly Square in Somerville. While I was sad that we weren’t getting the IKEA that we were expecting over there, the...
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Peapod Announces Pick-Up Service and Celebrates a Birthday (plus a giveaway!)
I am always excited when a good service or product becomes even better. It was nearly 5 years ago that I first wrote about Peapod, the food home delivery service. I talked about how the warehouses...
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Mabel’s Labels Puts Lost & Found Out of Business (Review & Giveaway)
Back to school means a lot of new things… lunch boxes and backpacks and shoes and outfits. With young kids, every single thing needs to be labeled. Even if you think they can’t possibly lose a shoe,...
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Annie Comes to Boston [Giveaway]
I love musicals. I grew up in the kind of family that burst into song at the slightest provocation. It’s what we do. As a young girl, Annie was one of my favorites. Not only is the story and music age...
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer the Musical in Boston [Giveaway]
Did you know that it’s the 50th anniversary of the Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer television special? There will be a lot of celebrating this year for the famous reindeer and his buddies (I’m...
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Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Comes to Boston [Giveaway]
Growing up in New England, a “white Christmas” was always an ideal. Sure, it comes with travel headaches, but it’s just so magical. I think that magic is captured in Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. It...
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Geeking Out at the New England International Auto Show in Boston [Giveaway]
When I bought my first car, my highest priority was that I didn’t want to haggle a lot over the price. Now that we’re a suburban family of four, my priorities are much different. When I got the invite...
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Win Four Tickets to the Ice Castle in Lincoln, NH
Hopefully, you’ve seen my full review of the Ice Castle in Lincoln, NH. If not, please check it out, as I’ve got plenty of pictures, as well as tips for your visit! The good news is that I’ve got four...
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Win a LeapFrog LeapTV Educational Gaming Console [Giveaway]
We recently had the pleasure of reviewing LeapFrog’s new educational gaming console for kids, LeapTV. It’s a hit in our house and would make a really special gift for some other lucky kids. Want to win...
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Mega LeapFrog Giveaway
So. I’ve talked about the LeapFrog LeapBand, which encourages kids to be active. And I’ve talked about LeapFrog LeapTV, which also pairs activity with education via a console gaming system. I have not...
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Big Apple Circus Metamorphosis Comes to Boston [Giveaway]
I’ve mentioned a few times that LadyBug loves the trapeze, but now both of my kids are taking circus classes. LadyBug is into the tricks, especially silks, trapeze, and stilts. Bug prefers the...
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Big Apple Circus: The Grand Tour Comes to Boston [Giveaway]
The circus is coming! The circus is coming! Although our kids have been involved in circus arts for a few years now, we only just made it out to the Big Apple Circus last year for their Metamorphosis...
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Secret Life of Pets Comes to DVD – Giveaway!
We have a crazy cat. She’s getting older now and sleeps more often than not, but every once and awhile, she zips through the house, leaping on furniture and terrorizing unsuspecting nappers. When she...
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