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10 BBQ Worthy Salsas & Salads

10 BBQ Worthy Salsas & Salads

Headed to a barbecue (or three) this weekend, but don’t know what to bring? Try one of these scrumptious summer salads and salsas!{more}

Free Fun Fridays are Back!

Free Fun Fridays are Back!

Free Fun Fridays are back for 2013! Sponsored by the Highland Foundation, Free Fun Fridays offers FREE admission to 60 local museums and cultural venues throughout the summer, (six venues each week), starting June 28th.{more}

The Boston Ball to Benefit The One Fund Boston

The Boston Ball to Benefit The One Fund Boston

Treat yourself to a night out and support the One Fund at the same time at The Boston Ball, on Sunday, June 23rd!{more}

Kids Eat Free!

Kids Eat Free!

Take the family out to eat and save on your children’s meals with Kids Eat Free nights at local restaurants!{more}

Summer Camps 2013

Summer Camps 2013

Looking for summer camp fun? It's time to start planning, and we've got you covered with sports camps, nature camps, art camps and more!{more}

Four Fabulous BBQ Desserts

Four Fabulous BBQ Desserts

BBQ weather has arrived! Try one of these fabulous dessert ideas for your next cookout, they’re sure to please grownups and kids alike!{more}

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Events
FREE Lowe's Build & Grow Kids Clinics

FREE Lowe's Build & Grow Kids Clinics

Lowe’s has some fun (free) clinics planned for June, centered around the upcoming Monsters University movie!{more}

FREE Kids Workshops at Home Depot

FREE Kids Workshops at Home Depot

Head to your local Home Depot the first Saturday of each month for their FREE Kids Workshops!{more}

Mama Steph Performances

Mama Steph Performances

Looking for great entertainment for your little one? Look no further than Mama Steph! Here is her schedule through the end of July.{more}

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Father's Day
{Father's Day} 10 Father's Day Crafts for Kids

{Father's Day} 10 Father's Day Crafts for Kids

Get ready for Father’s Day with these 10 home made craft ideas that kids can make to celebrate the special man in their life!{more}

{Kids Craft} Father's Day Trophy

{Kids Craft} Father's Day Trophy

Looking for a fun craft for Father’s Day this year? Try this Trophy for Dad from Kaboose.com, and let Dad know he’s #1! Fill it with his favorite candy and you have a sweet, creative gift straight from the heart.{more}

Homemade Father's Day Cards

Homemade Father's Day Cards

Father’s Day kind of snuck up on me this year. Between the end-of-the-school-year madness and planning my 2-year-old’s birthday party, poor hubby’s big day got lost in the shuffle. I’m determined to make it a good one though, starting with some fun home-made cards from the kids! These shirt and tie cards will be so cute, can't wait to get started!{more}

Teacher's Gift Ideas
{Teacher Thank You Gifts} Personalized Scissor!

{Teacher Thank You Gifts} Personalized Scissor!

These Spiffy Scissors from Crap I’ve Made are so pretty {and functional} that we had to include them in our Teacher Thank Your Gift series. They involve a little bit of craftiness, but overall it’s a pretty simple project that the teachers in your life are sure to love!{more}

{Teacher Thank You Gifts} Cold Beverage Cups!

{Teacher Thank You Gifts} Cold Beverage Cups!

Finding the perfect end-of-the year teacher thank you gift can be a daunting task. You want it to be thoughtful and yet functional, something that won’t gather dust or be tossed in the trash within a few weeks. We’ve been scouring the web {thank you Pinterest} and found some fun, easy and economical ideas for you to thank the educators in your life. First up are these cute cold beverage to-go cup ideas, a gift the teacher in your life can use all summer long!{more}

End of the Year Teachers Gifts

End of the Year Teachers Gifts

My kids have already started counting down the days until summer vacation, reminding me that it’s that time of year again, time start thinking about end of the year teacher’s gifts! Here are a few fun ideas from around the web, ranging from easy printables to home made crafts. Use them on their own, or pair with a gift card for a special thank you:{more}

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2nd – May 6th. If you want to thank that special teacher in your child’s life, a simple Google search will return pages of ideas ranging from store purchased items to involved, crafty projects. We’ve picked a few crafts and some fun printables from our favorite blogs to share with you today!{more}

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