Life in Boston

Peggy's Cove lighthouse in Halifax, Nova Scotia (road trip from Boston to Nova Scotia)

A Road Trip to Nova Scotia :: What to Do, Where to Eat, and Where to Stay!

by Cheryl Mastrogiovanni on Jun 5, 2025 0

My family and I decided to venture a bit farther north this summer than our usual Maine trip. We love any place…

day in downtown Boston with kids, Public Garden, Boston Common, Beacon Hill, itinerary

A Day in Downtown Boston With Kids :: Boston Common, the Public Garden, and Beacon Hill

by Maria Zolotarev on Jun 5, 2025 0

Whether you’re a newbie to Boston or a long-term resident, it’s always exciting to take your kids on a special trip downtown….

charcuterie board on wooden tabletop (charcuterie in Boston)

Charcuterie in Boston :: Where to Go to Find (or Create) Your Dream Charcuterie Board!

by Krystal Avila on Jun 5, 2025 0

Maybe it’s too hot out to cook. Maybe you want to level up your next book club, birthday party, or baby shower….

group of school children wearing backpacks, back to school shopping in Boston

Back-to-School Shopping in Boston — Our Favorite Local Shops!

by Jennifer Pierce on Jun 5, 2025 0

There’s no denying it — it’s time to start thinking about back-to-school shopping. Sure, there are still many beach days in our…

Boston ice cream stores

I Scream, You Scream :: 15 of Boston’s Best Ice Cream Shops

by Ashley Dickson on Jun 5, 2025 0

Boston is home to some of the world’s very best ice cream! What would summer be without a scoop (or two or…

two young girls feeding chickens (Boston children's farms with kids classes, programs, preschools)

10+ Boston-Area Farms With Children’s Classes, Camps, and Preschools!

by Michal Biletzki on Jun 5, 2025 0

What’s better than a day on the farm? How about a hands-on, educational program that engages your kids and allows them to…

preschool girl playing mini golf with family (Boston mini-golf courses)

Ready, Set, Mini Golf! 8 Boston-Area Mini-Golf Courses for Family Fun

by Angie V Martin on Jun 5, 2025 0

There’s nothing like a summertime round of mini-golf with the family! These eight mini-golf courses around Greater Boston come recommended by fellow…

lion at Capron Park Zoo in New England

New England Zoos and Aquariums

by Leah Lynch on Jun 5, 2025 0

Zoos and aquariums have always held a special place in my heart. I loved them as a kid, I’ve loved them as…

treehouse at Acton Discovery Museum (MetroWest favorites)

A Few of My Favorite MetroWest Things

by Lindsey Galvao on Jun 5, 2025 0

After living in Natick for years, I’ve scoured the MetroWest area and surrounding towns for places that make me feel like I’m…