Highland Street Free Fun Fridays 2012 The annual Free Fun Fridays program is back! Visit a designated museum or attraction for free over nine Fridays this summer. Mark your calendars, and enjoy some great destinations on the house. Various sites throughout Massachusetts. Every Friday from Jul 29, 2012 - Aug 21, 2012 Coolidge Corner Arts & Brookline Food Festival Coolidge Corner Arts ... Read More »
That is the question many pregnant women consider as they get close to their due date. For some women, it isn’t a question at all. They want it, and the sooner the better. For other women, an unmedicated childbirth experience is a really compelling goal. When I was pregnant with my first child, I thought I would absolutely have the ... Read More »
Memorial Day Services: City of Boston The Boston Parks and Recreation Department will be conducting several Memorial Day observances in city-owned parks and cemeteries. Various locations all over Boston. Thursday, May 24, 2012 - Monday, May 28, 2012 Faneuil Hall Street Performers Festival Extravaganza Enjoy performances by jugglers, magicians, mimes, & musicians all around the marketplace. Over 50 entertainers present 3 days ... Read More »
It’s nerve-wracking to put on an event like Drool. There are a lot of moving pieces and a lot of things that can go wrong. So many people need to work together in harmony for it to come off without a hitch. But on Tuesday night, in spite of a few challenges (pouring rain + parking problems + faltering internet ... Read More »
Boston Kite & Flight Festival A family tradition with thousands of Bostonians of all ages, the Annual Boston Kite Festival, takes place at Franklin Park Playstead ballfield. Bring your kite or make one in the park, “rent” a bike for free, play games, have a spring picnic, and get to know your neighbors! Franklin Park – Seaver Street, Dorchester. Saturday, ... Read More »
As a baby brand with our very own magazine, we were totally excited to see Bugaboo’s take on the idea: BOO Magazine, a celebration of 18 years of Bugaboo. BOO Magazine carries the company’s stunning design sense into print, and answers every question you could possibly have about the world of Bugaboo – and plenty more that you forgot to ... Read More »
When Viacord employee Lisa had her first child, getting her baby’s umbilical cord blood stored was an obvious choice: “When I speak with my friends about cord blood banking, I liken it to a safety helmet. None of us wore helmets when we were kids and most of us turned out just fine. Of course today we rarely see a ... Read More »
We’re counting down the final days before Drool. The floorplan is set. The vendor list is beyond our wildest dreams. The gift bags are outrageous. The raffle prizes are amazing. Every detail is falling into place. So now it’s time to kick back and have some fun. Join us this Sunday night (Mother’s Day!!) as we bring the spirit of ... Read More »
There are many Bobs in the world who make us happy: Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Bob Hope, Bob Barker, Bob the Builder, Sideshow Bob. And who could forget Bob Ross, the landscape painter known for his happy little trees? But our very favorite Bob is the BOB Revolution SE stroller, made by BOB Strollers. BOB all-terrain strollers are made to ... Read More »
What does “B” stand for? In traditional alphabet books, “B” is usually represented by a Bird, or a Butterfly, or a Bee. In a tongue-in-cheek “alphabet book for the middle-aged,” B is for Botox. In Edward Gorey’s famous Gashlycrumb Tinies, “B is for Basil, assaulted by bears.” And in our abecedary* of baby gear, “B” is often for Britax, the ... Read More »