Archive for the ‘Just for fun’ Category
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Feb
Game day diversions for kids
Categories: Just for fun
The first time I watched the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl was 10 years ago. I was pregnant with our first child, and we were living in downtown Boston. Adam Vinatieri pulled off that improbable 48 yard field goal kick and just like that, the Pats claimed the team’s first Super Bowl title… read more!
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30
Dec
#2012 Mom-Resolutions
Categories: Holidays, Just for fun
Some years I’m not so into New Year’s resolutions, but for some reason, I’m really feeling the promise of a fresh start in 2012. Mom-guilt is a part of life for most moms, especially working moms, and this is the time of year when it’s easiest to parlay some of that guilt into action items…. read more!
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20
Nov
Magic Beans Thanksgiving Recipes
Categories: Holidays, Just for fun
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… read more!
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21
Sep
10 Questions for Laurie Berkner
Categories: Books & Music, Just for fun
We are getting geared up for the Life is good Festival this weekend, and if you’re going to be there, chances are you’re excited to see Laurie Berkner perform. I remember the first time I saw her in concert, at First Night 2004 in Boston. I was a mom of one, pregnant with my second… read more!
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26
Aug
Hurricane Irene Survival Kit
Categories: Just for fun
The last major hurricane to hit New England was the great New England hurricane of 1938 (before they even started using the alphabetical naming system). Of course, since 1938, there have been a number of significant hurricanes in the Northeast, but this weekend the entire New England coast is set to receive the highest storm surge in… read more!
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15
Aug
Back to school in style
Categories: Just for fun
It’s hard to believe, but August is halfway over, and the new school year is just around the corner. With three kids in three different schools, I’m in prep mode already. Here are a few things I’ve found to make getting ready for school a little easier. Calendars Google calendar has been a staple for… read more!
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29
Jul
Losing it
Categories: Just for fun
Losing weight has been a constant theme of my life, pretty much as far back as I can remember. By the time I was 12, people would reassure me: I still hadn’t lost my “baby fat.” But it wasn’t baby fat. I was just at the very beginning of a struggle that would last for… read more!
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17
Jul
The 1000th post
Categories: Giveaways, Just for fun
This is a milestone, for sure. When we started this blog in 2005, the word “blog” was still an emerging part of the public vocabulary. In fact, Merriam-Webster named “blog” the “Word of the Year” in 2004. Back then, blogging was mostly for techies, pundits and voyeurs. It’s been almost six years since Isaac (my… read more!
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6
Jul
Lucky 7′s
Categories: Just for fun
This year, on 7/7, Magic Beans will celebrate 7 years in business. If milestones could function like slot machines, we’d be golden. But we feel so lucky, even without a jackpot. We’re lucky because we get to work with an amazing group of passionate, loyal, intelligent, creative people who really care about our company. We’re lucky… read more!
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28
Jun
Patriotic pops
Categories: Just for fun
I got a Zoku Quick Pop Maker from my sister and brother-in-law this past holiday season, and now that the weather’s warm I’m having waaaay too much fun with it. If you’ve never seen the Zoku, basically it’s this little box that stays in the freezer. When you’re in the mood for an ice pop,… read more!
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