Boston Common Tree Lighting Ceremony The heart of the city will be illuminated with seasonal cheer as Mayor Thomas M. Menino hosts Boston´s Official Holiday Tree Lighting. The Skating Club of Boston will also present a spectacular skating show at the Frog Pond. Boston Common, Boston. Thursday, Dec 1, 2011 Holiday Pops Kids Matinees w/Boston Pops These special family concerts include ... Read More »
Well, we’re all still catching our breath around here from the excitement of this morning. Our friend Jamie Grayson, AKA The Baby Guy, made his debut on the Today Show with Ann Curry, talking about Cyber Monday deals and highlighting Magic Beans. I could try to play it cool, but what’s the point? It was completely awesome. Our website even ... Read More »
Want to have some family football fun, and raise some money for a good cause, too? On Saturday, December 10, the Ahern Family Charitable Foundation will be hosting its eighth annual Army-Navy football luncheon to support Operation Santa of Massachusetts. The Ahern Family Charitable Foundation raises money for organizations that provide services for veterans, current U.S. military troops, and ... Read More »
Boston Christmas Tubas at Faneuil Hall Get in the holiday spirit! Experience over 150 local tuba players playing your favorite holiday tunes. Faneuil Hall Marketplace is proud to host the Annual Boston ‘Tuba Christmas’ concert. Quincy Market Colonnade, Boston. Saturday, Nov 26, 2011 Macy’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting The tradition continues as Macy’s officially launches the holiday season at its annual ... Read More »
We know that the holidays, especially Thanksgiving, are built around food traditions. We asked our staff to submit their favorite family recipes, beyond turkey and stuffing. We hope you enjoy and we would love for you to share one of your favorites in the comments. Happy cooking! Tewksbury Tweets Ingredients: 2 cups sugar 4 tablespoons cocoa 1 stick butter 1/2 cup milk ... Read More »
You’re playing a game with your child, and it’s your turn. Your next logical move will end the game with you as the victor. Your opponent? He has no idea. He’s so excited at the prospect of winning, he can barely contain his glee. So what do you do? Do you follow the path to victory or lay the groundwork ... Read More »
Holiday Lighting: Christopher Columbus Park The lighting display will bedeck all 260 feet of the trellises at the heart of the park with 50,000 bulbs. The celebration will feature a visit from Santa Claus & holiday favorites from the North End Performing Arts Center and the Ray Cavicchio Band. Christopher Columbus Park, North End. Monday, Nov 21, 2011 Faneuil Hall Tree ... Read More »
If your family is anything like mine, getting the kids to sit down for a multi-course meal on any day of the week is a Herculean task. But on Thanksgiving, the kids are in the spotlight and the out-of-town relatives are hoping to get lots of face time with their long-lost cutie-pies. As proud parents, we hope our kids will ... Read More »
Every year, Magna-Tiles top our list of holiday best-sellers, and for good reason: they’re terrific fun for everyone, and are one of the rare toys that can captivate a preschooler or a teenager. But this year, they will be in very short supply — and for a very sad reason. Magna-Tiles are manufactured in Thailand, which has suffered catastrophic flooding ... Read More »
Last month, two independent stores I admired very much announced they are closing their doors. These were talented, passionate retailers with an abundance of experience and good karma. This was a hard reality check for me. Retail is a tough business (especially this year), but we’re pretty fierce optimists around here. To realize that even a great store (or two) ... Read More »