imageOn Saturday, May 19, 2012, Radio 92.9 takes over the DCR Hatch Memorial Shell in Boston for the 19th Annual EarthFest Celebration.  This kick-off to summer is the perfect activity for the entire family with music for kids, interactive activities and a host of organizations designed to raise awareness on steps individuals can take to make a difference.  {keep reading…}

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Today we have a visual treat for you, seven beautiful photographs taken by our talented friends at Ladybug Photography. Enjoy the views!

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imageOn Sunday, May 20th, Dependable Cleaners and Buttonwood Books will host New York Times Best Selling author & illustrator, Brian Lies. Brian’s work includes his best selling bat series… Bats at the Beach, Bats at the Library, and Bats at the Ballgame. (Brian also does illustrations for the children’s magazines Spider, Ladybug, and Babybug).  This will be his first official Massachusetts reading of his new children’s book, More{keep reading…}

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imageKidville at Patriot Place is offering free trial classes for local mommies, plus a special discount for South Shore Mamas readers!   {keep reading…}

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imageStop by the South Shore Hospital this weekend for a FREE care seat safety checkpoint.  Learn from certified technicians about the proper sizing of car seats and restraints; product recalls, defects and expirations; and proper car-seat installation.  {keep reading…}

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imageEnjoy a sweet for a good cause this week during Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer, an event that brings together hundreds of local restaurants, bakeries and cafes, all with the goal of raising money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.  Their mission is simple, eat sweets to do good things!  {keep reading…}

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imageThis Saturday, May 12th, the Derby Street Shoppes in Hingham will be hosting a Potted Flower Sale and Flower Pot Decorating Fundraising Event to benefit the Germantown Neighborhood Center in Quincy!  {keep reading…}

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imageHome made Mother’s Day gifts are the best, don’t you think?  And who doesn’t love flowers?  Check out these 4 fun flower-themed craft ideas for the mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin or friend in your life!

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Mamas, head on down to the Roger Williams Park Zoo on Mother’s Day Weekend and receive  complimentary admission to the Zoo when accompanied by a child.  The first 500 moms will receive a flower as they enter, and everyone can sign up to win some fabulous prizes, like tickets to Motherhood: The Musical, or a Unilock Fire Pit! In addition, all Zoo visitors can enjoy an array of special activities, all to celebrate mom!  {keep reading…}

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imageThe Hingham Sewing School has created a fabulous Fashion Show Event to benefit the Hingham Public Library on May 12, 2012 from 10:00 am to 2:00pm.  Guests can expect local, unique vendors selling one-of-a-kind items just in time for Mother’s Day, a fun fashion show with Hingham Sewing School students modeling their own creations, live music from local legend Aldous Collins, free Pinkberry and exciting raffle items with 100% ticket proceeds to benefit the Hingham Public Library!  Celebrity photographer and Hingham resident, Kerry Brett, will also be shooting special Mother/Daughter portraits at the event with exclusive package pricing that day only!  {keep reading…}

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imageMamas, we work hard, it’s time to get out with the girls for some “me time”!  Stop by the South Shore Plaza on Thursday, May 10th from 5-8pm for their annual Mom’s Nite Out event.  You can get a hand message, enter to win prizes from Vera Bradley, Dellaria Salon, and more, and enjoy samples from Sephora, Aveda, Lord & Taylor, etc.  {keep reading…}

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imageAre you still looking for the perfect summer program for your child?  The South Shore Conservatory has announced open registration for their summer 2012 performing arts programs for students of all ages at their Hingham and Duxbury campuses.    {keep reading…}

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Check out the latest post from guest blogger Annemarie, I’m sure many pre-teen parents can relate to “hormones and other crazy stuff”!

Lily is mad as she opens the door. She is mad at her friend. And I am not sure what he did –  I’m not sure he knows either…

“What’s the big deal, really? I don’t know why you’re all upset Lil!” he says as the two of them tumble into the minivan with their back packs full of books.

The typical joyful pick up of one of my favorite pre-teen duos seems to be different today.

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imageStone Zoo is home to a number of endangered species, including jaguars, Mexican gray wolves, Panamanian golden frogs, and hyacinth macaws? In order to promote awareness of the endangered animals at the Zoo and across the world, Stone Zoo is hosting its third Annual Endangered Species Day Coloring & Writing Contest. Children are invited to draw a picture of their favorite endangered species or write a short piece about the animal that details why it is endangered and what we can do to help.   {keep reading…}

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imageCelebrate Earth Day this weekend with a sweet treat and a positive message!  Pair some Earth Day Cupcakes with printable Cupcake Toppers and  you’ve got your own little planet party!  {keep reading…}

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