From the monthly archives:
In order to beat the rainy day, stuck-in-the-house boredom without spending big bucks at play places and museums, I’ve turned to science. Science experiments that is; simple, kid-friendly, fun little activities that the boys and I have really been getting into! Kids Science Experiments is a great website with lots of easy projects listed by topic (Balancing & Gravity, Mixing & Separating, Surprising Senses, etc.). Yesterday afternoon we did the Float or Sink Experiment, chosen because it looked fun, and I happened to have all the materials already in the house. [read more…]
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The Cohasset-based yoga and Pilates company, Balance Studio promotes yoga with a purpose – uniting communities and helping out those in need. On Friday February 26th, Balance Studio is hosting a special fundraiser with all proceeds going to Partners In Health and CRUDEM.
The evening begins at 6:30 pm with guest speaker Dr. Paul Cotter describing his work with CRUDEM, an organization designed to support the largest private hospital in Haiti, Hospital Sacre Coeur. Dr. Cotter’s talk is followed by a 90 minute warm Vinyasa practice (108 Sun Salutations) with live music and guided by Balance Studio’s staff of revolving teachers. Afterwards, guests are invited to a catered party with chair massages, henna tattoos, and silent auction. [read more…]
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With three kids, I’m always hunting for a bargain. Here are some online bargain resources to check out in your search for all things fun and fashionable for baby and kids (and some for you too)!
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The Children’s Clothesline is a unique, highly-organized child consignment sale event held in Hanover each spring and fall. This event is a great way for moms to make a little extra money, plus save money buying clothes and gear for their growing children! Come to the consignment sale for deals on gently used baby, children’s and teen clothing, shoes, sports equipment, nursery furniture and décor, baby equipment, toys, children’s music and videos, costumes, maternity, and much more!
The Children’s Clothesline has 3 “one day only” sale events scheduled for this spring: [read more…]
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The Deanna Dimarzio Fresh Faces Contest is now open for voting! Visit our FRESH FACES: CAST YOUR VOTE page now to vote for your top boy and top girl choice to be the next cover model for Deanna Dimarzio Photography!
Voting will be open until noon on Saturday, February 20th. Winners will be announced here on South Shore Mamas on Sunday, February 21st!
We’ve got some real cuties, so check them out and get voting! Good luck everyone!
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Enter the Care.com Valentine’s Day Contest for your chance to win a romantic trip for two to Los Angeles!
Care.com is hosting a contest in conjunction with New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures’ film “Valentine’s Day.” Twelve Finalists will receive 2 tickets to see Valentine’s Day the movie, plus a one-month Care.com membership, perfect for finding a movie night baby sitter! One Grand Prize Winner will receive a trip for two to Los Angeles, including round-trip airfare, a two-night stay at SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills, dinner for two at the Bazaar at SLS, and a private VIP tour of the Warner Bros. Studio lot, where Valentine’s Day the movie was filmed!
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Take the kids to visit The Showcase Cinema in Randolph this weekend for a special Kidtoons film! See Super Why: Attack of the Eraser on Saturday February 13th or Sunday February 14th at noon, admission is $3.50. [read more…]
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I don’t know CPR. I wish I did, I think it’s a critical tool for any mom to have, but somehow it always ends up at the bottom of my to-do list, pushed onto the next day, the next week, the next month. I have now made it my mission to learn CPR & First Aid in 2010. The way my boys run around this place and have NO fear of jumping off of the most ridiculous things, I’m afraid I’m gonna need it sooner than later.
All About CPR is a local CPR certification company that teaches health care professionals, restaurant managers, daycare staff, moms and grandparents how to perform CPR and First Aid. Training classes are offered weekly [read more…]
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Let me preface this post by saying that I cannot take creative ownership of the following fun idea. It was totally copied from my younger son’s preschool, which is a very creative and fun place for little minds!
Sometimes snow days are not great for outside play. Sometimes blizzard conditions keep up inside watching the snow come down through frosty windows. During our last snow storm, when we were forced to stay indoors, the kids and I declared an ‘Indoor Snow Day’!
We started by baking a yummy batch of chocolate chip cookies [read more…]
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