Archive for the ‘Local: Boston’ Category
9
Nov
Grand Opening Weekend is coming up
Categories: Local: Boston
We’re celebrating our Grand Opening Weekend in all three stores next weekend, and every single expectant or new parent in the entire New England region should know about this. Why? Because in addition to promising a fun time, we are giving away thousands and thousands of dollars worth of gear. Our vendors are almost as… read more!
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6
Nov
Magic Beans Hingham is Open
Categories: General, Local: Boston
This morning, we opened the doors to our new store in Hingham. It was pouring rain, but nothing could possibly dampen the excitement around here. The process of designing and building a new store has been in the works for more than a year, and it’s hard to find the words to really express how… read more!
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9
Oct
Fuzzy Wuzzies
Categories: Baby, Cold Weather, Local: Boston
Check out these amazing hats, called Wuzzies. Each one is knitted by hand and lined with soft fleece for plenty of warmth without any itchies. The designs are fun, funky and each one is one-of-a-kind. And the best part is, the idea was born at Magic Beans. Two of our talented employees, Skye and Mary… read more!
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28
Sep
Finding Sitters Fast
Categories: Baby, Local: Boston, News and Information
This is a hoot. I’m a member of SitterCity.com, a site that helps parents find babysitters. I’ve had very good luck, actually, but now SitterCity has come up with a new way for parents to scope out the sitter situation. On Wednesday October 3rd, SitterCity is offering a free SpeedSitting event in Boston at Faneiul… read more!
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2
Aug
Tax Free Holiday is On!
Categories: Local: Boston
Governor Patrick has signed the bill approving the annual sales tax holiday weekend on August 11-12. This is the fourth summer in a row that Massachusetts has done this, and it’s a great time to buy all sorts of things. Put the date on your calendar, and if you’re in the area come by Magic… read more!
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17
Jul
The party-which-must-not-be-named
Categories: Local: Boston
Unless you’re living under a rock, you probably already know that the 7th Harry Potter book will ago on sale at midnight on Friday night. If you’re local to Boston, I hope you’ll come to Coolidge Corner for Potterpalooza. Unfortunately, due to a bit of a fracas with Warner Bros, I can’t say too much… read more!
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11
Jun
Fleet of Foot?
Categories: Local: Boston
If you live in the area, don’t miss Brookline’s annual Flag Day 5k road race this coming Sunday morning (June 17). Magic Beans is a race sponsor and in fact, my nutty husband has issued the following challenge: any Team Beans runner who beats his time will receive $5 in store credit for every 30… read more!
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9
Jun
Room to Groove Giveaway!
Categories: Local: Boston
On Saturday June 16 (one week from today) at 10:30am, don’t miss Room to Groove, a family concert in Boston featuring children’s artists including Elizabeth Mitchell and David Weinstone and the Music for Aardvarks Band. Sponsored by WBOS and Boston Common Magazine, Room to Groove is a fundraiser for one of my favorite local organizations,… read more!
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29
May
Get out the vote!
Categories: General, Local: Boston
Last year, with your help, Magic Beans was the winner of Boston’s A-List award for best children’s gift store. We were both flattered and delighted to receive this honor. Now, the A-List voting for 2007 is on, through June 1. Help us keep our title by clicking here and casting your vote. Thanks so much!
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16
May
Got opinions?
Categories: Local: Boston
Some friends of mine at Continuum, a design and research firm, are conducting interviews at their West Newton offices with mothers who are either due between now and August or have an infant 7 months or younger. It will be a 90 minute, one-on-one discussion about baby gear. Here’s the best part – respondents will… read more!
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