Welcome December!
This month we’re shopping, baking, wrapping, and spending as much time with family and friends as we can squeeze in.  We’ve got a calendar busting with local activities to keep your family busy all month long.  Some other things we’re talking about are…

An Afternoon at the Nutcracker

An Afternoon at the Nutcracker

Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker, a holiday tradition. We're sharing our experience at the ballet, plus a sneak peak backstage!{more}

Holiday Gift Guide for Photographers

Holiday Gift Guide for Photographers

It's hard to believe the Holidays are here! Still have some names on your list? Don't despair, Ladybug Photography is here to help you with your photographer on your nice list.{more}

9 Ideas for the Perfect Nanny Holiday Gift

9 Ideas for the Perfect Nanny Holiday Gift

There's a special relationship you form with your nanny. She's your family life-saver. She's the number one fan of your children. So what do you get this special co-parent for the holiday season?{more}

Polar Express at the Shops at Prudential Center

Polar Express at the Shops at Prudential Center

The Shops at Prudential Center is hosting a Polar Express Story Hour on December 7th & 14th, with hot chocolate, gifts, crafts, and special performances from local Boston children's performers.{more}

2013 Holiday Show Lineup

2013 Holiday Show Lineup

We’ve compiled an extensive lineup of holiday shows and movies. Don’t miss a minute of your favorites, Pin/bookmark/print this post right now!{more}

South Shore Santa Sightings

South Shore Santa Sightings

We’ve got the scoop on where you can find jolly old Saint Nick this season! Look for free photo offers, and even pet photo times!{more}

Taking the Perfect Holiday Card Yourself!

Taking the Perfect Holiday Card Yourself!

Today Ladybug Photography shares tips with South Shore Mamas readers on taking the perfect holiday card photo… yourself. With a little planning ahead, you can pull of the perfect shots!{more}

Enchanted Ice at Jordan's Furniture

Enchanted Ice at Jordan's Furniture

Come check out Enchanted Ice, the newest attraction at Jordan’s Furniture in Avon, an indoor ice skating park!{more}

19th Annual Coats for Kids Drive

19th Annual Coats for Kids Drive

Clean out your closets and do some good this holiday season by donating your unused, outgrown winter coats to the Anton’s Cleaners 19th annual Coats for Kids Drive.{more}

Naughty and Nice Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Naughty and Nice Elf on the Shelf Ideas

If you’re looking to step up your elf game in these last two weeks before Christmas, check out our favorite elf ideas from Pinterest!{more}

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Book Advent Calendar

Book Advent Calendar

This year, why not try a Book Advent Calendar? Wrap up 24 books up and place them near the tree. Then, starting December first, the kids get to unwrap one each night for you to read together!{more}

10 Simple Holiday Crafts

10 Simple Holiday Crafts

Grab your construction paper, glue, and a craft stick or two to make these 10 {relatively} simple crafts with your kiddos this week!{more}

Reindeer Food, a Christmas Tradition

Reindeer Food, a Christmas Tradition

Sprinkle this Reindeer Food on your lawn Christmas Eve to help the reindeer find their way. It's a sweet tradition that the kids will love!{more}

Salt Dough Ornaments

Salt Dough Ornaments

These simple ornaments are such a sweet, nostalgic memory of holidays gone by. The ingredients couldn’t be simpler… salt, water and flour.{more}

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20 Swap-Worthy Cookie Recipes

20 Swap-Worthy Cookie Recipes

Got a cookie swap coming up on your calendar? Need a fun, festive recipe? Check out these 20 fabulous swap-worthy recipes for your party, and be sure to set aside some for yourself!{more}

Can you melt chocolate? You can make these!

Can you melt chocolate? You can make these!

Three no bake recipes where the only skill required is that you can melt chocolate!{more}

Homemade Peppermint Bark

Homemade Peppermint Bark

Peppermint Bark makes a great neighbor gift, and so easy that the kids can help too. Just don’t keep in in your own house too long or it may disappear!{more}

Peppermint Bark Popcorn

Peppermint Bark Popcorn

Use up your extra candy canes with this fabulous recipe for peppermint Bark Popcorn. Bookmark this recipe for post holidays too!{more}

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ice skatesPUBLIC SKATING RINKS
Find  lessons and open skate times (some free) at local ice skating rinks.  Check out our list here.

balloons1KIDS PARTIES
Find birthday party entertainment HERE.
Book a venue for your child’s next party HERE.
Find someone to bake the perfect cake HERE.
Read our posts on birthday parties HERE.

Alphabetized organizing filing system, close-up. Shot in studio with Phase One.BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Find photographers, kids classes, realtors, party entertainment, personal trainers and more in our free local business directory.  Click here to start browsing now.

fall091EVENTS
Find out what’s going on around town today, next week, or next month with our extensive calendar of local events.  View the full calendar now!

heart pins sqPINTEREST
We’re pinning away like crazy.  Holidays, crafts, DIY, recipes, you name it.  Visit us over at Pinterest now!

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