Mark your calendars Mamas, Saturday, June 5th is FREE ICE CREAM DAY at Friendly’s! From noon to 5:00pm, you can get a free scoop of ice cream at any Friendly’s restaurant location.
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From the monthly archives:
May 2010
Folks, it is HOT, and the beach/pool is calling! How’s your beach bag holding up? We’ve been doing a little ‘window’ shopping, and found some fun tote options for mamas and kids too!
For Mom:
Reversible Canvas Beach Bag from Lands End, $49.50. A little pricey, but it’s soft, oh-so-cute, and has enough room for everything you need for a day at the beach! (Loving the beach pattern).
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With all the gorgeous weather we’ve been having lately, hubby and I have been grilling a lot, and what better to go with burgers or steak tips on the BBQ than a great pasta salad? My Auntie D shared this recipe with us last summer, and it was an instant favorite at our house. (Even the 2-year-old will eat it). I’m telling you mamas, you must, must, must try this recipe! {keep reading…}
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So the end of the school year is approaching, and I am once again wracking my brain for teacher gift ideas. Between preschool and kindergarten, I’ve got 4 teachers to say thank you to, and I’d really like to stay away from pencil holders, mugs and candles. I mean, how many of those can one person have anyway?! So, here are my thoughts. Please feel free to comment and add your own, I’m sure there are lots of us that need a little inspiration! {keep reading…}
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Today is opening day for Shrek Forever After! Whether you’re planning on heading to the theater this weekend or not, kids can still get into the ogre spirit with these Shrek-themed crafts and activities!
- Color Shrek and Shrek the Third coloring Pages
- Or use these Shrek Forever After Coloring Sheets
- Make this Donkey Toilet Paper Roll Craft
- Print and make 3-D Shrek Characters
- Print out these Shrek Bookmarks
- Make Forever After Paper Fortune Tellers!
- Play Games & Activities at the official Shrek website
- Make a Gingerbread Man Chain
- Stop by McDonald’s for a Shrek Happy Meal (ok, that’s not a craft, but it’s sort of an activity)
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Looking for something fun to do with the family this weekend? Join artists, vendors, crafters and treasure collectors at the future site of The Hanson Children’s Museum for a Family Fun Craft Fair & Flea Market on Sunday May 23rd from 9am to 3pm.
Bring the kids to take pictures with characters from Alice In Wonderland, dig for treasures, have their faces painted, watch a puppet show and spend time in the craft & field trip room! There will be door prizes, raffles, goodies and lots of fun!
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The forecast this weekend looks promising, so why not spend an afternoon outside, eating good food, listening to music, and having fun at A Taste of Hingham! Sample food from dozens of Hingham restaurants, then cast your vote for best chowder, best ‘taste of the town’, best accompaniment, and the most delicious ice cream. Stroll with family and friends, enjoy live music on two stages, face-painting, shaped balloons, crafts for kids, and more! Enter free drawings, sign up for special events, and ride in a horse-drawn wagon from the corner of Main & South streets through the charming Downtown. It’s fun for the whole family! {keep reading…}
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Two local book stores, Borders and Barnes & Noble, are hosting fun reading incentive programs for the summer.
At Borders book stores, they are Double-Dog Daring kids to read! Your child can read any 10 books they like, and then get a FREE book from Borders for all of their hard work. Just download a simple form from their website, and bring it in to any Borders, Borders Express or Waldenbooks stores by August 26th and your child can choose a free book (from selected titles). This program is open to kids ages 12 and under. For more information on the Borders Double-Dog Dare Reading Program visit thee Borders website.
Barnes & Noble also has a great reading incentive program, this one for kids in grades 1 – 6. {keep reading…}
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Nickelodeon’s Storytime Live is coming to Boston! See Dora the Explorer, The Backyardigans, The Wonder Pets, and Ni Hao Kai-lan, hosted by Moose A. Moose and his pal Zee, for 6 performances at the Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre in Boston on May 22nd and 23rd.
During the show, kids will go on a different adventure with each Nick Jr character: They’ll leap into Fairytale Land with Dora and Sleeping Boots, take a journey through Filthingham with The Backyardigans, hop into Wonderland with the Wonder Pets, and jump on clouds with Kai-lan and the Monkey King!
Now you can see the show for less! South Shore Mamas readers can Buy one ticket, get one FREE. {keep reading…}
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As a follow up to our post this week on the fabulous Mommies Who Shop spring events in the area, we are now offering our readers the chance to win a FREE pair of tickets (with swag) to the May 20th Mommies Who Shop event in Weston!
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THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED
CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNER PAM!!!
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Are you expecting a little bundle of joy in the family soon and find yourself struggling with that tricky infant carseat base? Or maybe you’re upgrading to a new seat and you’re not so sure that you have installed it properly in the family vehicle? Stop by South Shore Hospital on Saturday, May 22nd between 9:30am – 1:30pm for their FREE Car Seat Safety Checkpoint.
The Car Seat Safety Checkpoint will be held at the hospital’s Cancer Center Parking Lot at 101 Columbian Street. Certified car-seat technicians will offer instruction on the proper sizing of car seats and restraints, product recalls, defects and expirations, and proper car seat installation. {keep reading…}
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If you find yourself stuck inside on a rainy day, or just need to keep the kids busy for an hour or so, 
check out this great first sewing project from Skip to My Lou. Materials needed: Foam craft sheets, yarn, a tiny hole punch, and a yarn needle. Modify the design a bit for the boys in your house by squaring up the sillouette and trading the flower for a truck or a sports ball!
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What’s better than hanging out with a bunch of cool moms? What if you could eat, drink, shop, and get a mini-massage with them all in one big, glorious place?! Now that’s how shopping was meant to be…
Mommies Who Shop is a shopping event where local, independent designers come and sell their products to moms. But it’s not just shopping, they have complimentary spa treatments, catered food and wine and some amazing raffle items benefitting Room to Grow. Mommies Who Shop features the “best of” in handcrafted, local designers for babies, kids, and their mamas too, a great girl’s night out! {keep reading…}
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Hey Mamas, we’ve got fun news… A new children’s museum is scheduled to open in Hanson this Fall! The Hanson Children’s 
Museum, which will be housed in a 9,700 square foot facility on Route 27 in Hanson, will be a hands on history museum. There will be 17 exhibits designed to inspire children’s interest in American history. Kids can play and interact with Abe Lincoln on the Mt. Rushmore Climb, or hop into a roadster from the 50′s in their Fabulous 50’s Fantastic Rides exhibit! The museum’s goal is to connect Americans to their history by using play and family involvement. {keep reading…}
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If you’re looking for a unique gift for a little girl in your life, check out what’s going on at Fairytale Tutu’s. In addition to her custom tutus, (which are fantastic by the way, be sure to check them out), Kelly, founder and creative genius behind this local business, has some adorable items in the Fairytale Tutu’s online shop.
Whether it’s for playing dress-up, or for a special birthday party, what little girl wouldn’t love a pair of sweet fairy wings ? They’re soft, glittery, and come in lots of pretty colors. Kelly has even added a marabou lined version (below right) to her website.
Another design we love from Kelly is this Crayon Apron ($20). {keep reading…}
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