I’m sitting at my desk typing this post almost exactly 10 years to the minute after giving birth to my first child. She came into the world, reluctantly and with the help of a pair of forceps, at 1:57am on April 27th, 2002. It seems cliche to say that everything changed after that moment, but of course it’s true. I ... Read More »

Arts First Festival: Harvard University It’s an arts explosion! You and the kids can visit over 225 music, theater, dance, film,and visual arts events at sites in and around the Harvard campus and Harvard Yard. Harvard Yard and Environs, Cambridge. Thursday, Apr 26, 2012 - Sunday, Apr 29, 2012 30th Run of the Charles Canoe & Kayak Race The biggest and best ... Read More »

Is Elmo a rock star in your house? If so, you and your kids will not want to miss out on Sesame Street Live this weekend in Boston. The show, entitled 1-2-3 Imagine features all your favorite characters from Sesame Street – Big Bird, Ernie, Bert, Cookie Monster, Grover, Abby Cadabby and — yes — Elmo too. There’s singing, there’s ... Read More »

Celebrate 100 Years – Fenway Park Open House An amazing opportunity for fans to explore 100-year-old Fenway Park at their own pace. Fans will have a chance to discover spots and learn more about the ballpark by following the “Fenway Park: A Living Museum” path. Lansdowne Street, Boston. Thursday, Apr 19, 2012 Cambridge Science Festival Be Curious! Join scientists, engineers ... Read More »

When I first saw the prototype for the Skip*Hop Zoo Luggage at Toy Fair, I’m pretty sure I actually squealed. It’s really hard to find nice, kid-scale luggage, and traveling tots love having their own suitcase to tow around. You can always count on the folks at Skip*Hop to spot a parent problem and figure out a clever solution. Their Zoo ... Read More »

So of course my daughter found her birthday cake on Pinterest this year. Seems appropriate, right? She was looking over my shoulder one day and two months later, when I asked if she wanted anything in particular for her birthday cake, she didn’t hesitate. “The rainbow cake!” I started researching recipes. I quickly found one from Whisk Kid, whose gorgeous ... Read More »

The Boston Marathon Every year, 25,0000 elite runners from around the globe converge on Boston to compete in one of the world’s most famous marathons. Come out to cheer the champions as they negotiate the city’s rolling terrain and “Heartbreak Hill.” From Hopkinton, MA to Newbury Street, Boston. Monday, Apr 16, 2012 Return of the Swans to The Public Garden ... Read More »

Cambridge Community Easter Egg-Stravaganza We´re really excited about our second annual Cambridge Community Easter Egg-Stravaganza This year is going to be even bigger and better than last year. Enjoy games, prizes, an enormous Easter egg hunt, and a whole lot of fun for the family. It´s will be a great time with the kids. Cambridge Common, Cambridge. Saturday, Apr 7, ... Read More »