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November 2011

{Giveaway} Win Breakfast with Santa at The Pine Hills Holidays on the Green!

November 30, 2011 · 37 comments

Get in the spirit of the season with free, family fun at the 7th Annual Holidays on the Green at The Pinehills in Plymouth on Saturday, December 3rd! Holiday activities include something for everyone in the family. Enjoy Victorian carolers and costumed characters, march in the Reindog Parade, take pictures with Santa, sample some hot cider, decorate cookies and ornaments, and watch the lighting of the Christmas tree at the Village Green. There will be plenty of chances to catch up on your holiday shopping too!
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Holiday Happenings at The Shops at Prudential Center

November 29, 2011

Throughout the holiday season, The Shops at the Prudential Center have festive activities planned for the whole family.  From a gingerbread house contest to a world-record caroling attempt with Keith Lockhart, to a visit with Santa, Prudential Center will be glowing with holiday cheer for all!

Nov 18 – Dec 26:  Gingerbread House Display and Contest
Come by to see gingerbread houses created by Boston area attractions, like Boston Duck Tours and the New England Aquarium, set up in Huntington Arcade! A Facebook contest is being held to see what famed establishment has the most creative and original display.  {keep reading…}

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DIY Magnetic Advent Calendars

November 28, 2011

Advent Calendars are a favorite holiday tradition in our home.  Whether it’s candy, tiny treats or even Legos (my boys’ favorite) behind those little door, the anticipation gets them out of bed extra early and extra happy throughout December!

If you’re the creative type, there are many DIY Advent Calendar ideas out there, courtesy of fabulous sites like Tip Junkie and Skip to My Lou.  We like these Magnetic Advent Calendars, they’re cute, versatile, and just plain adorable!

DIY Magnetic Advent Calendar, from Makoodle

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Twig & Thistle has another adorable version of the Magnetic Holiday Advent Calendar

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{Thanksgiving} Kids Placemats & Activity Sheets

November 23, 2011

It’s almost turkey time!  If your day involves cooking and kids, a bit of juggling (and patience) is in your future.  While you’re chopping, dicing, basting and mashing in the kitchen, keep little hands busy with these kids Thanksgiving printables.   Place them on the kids table or use them as pre-meal activities!

1.  Fun Activity Pages & Placemats

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{Around Town} Nutcracker Ice Cream & Tea at Kingston Station in Boston

November 21, 2011

Kingston Station Restaurant in Boston is celebrating Boston Ballet’s performance of The Nutcracker with a sweet treat for theatre goers!  Stop by the bistro for a special Nutcracker Ice Cream & Tea, including a do-it-yourself sundae bar full of holiday themed ice creams, plus cookies, coffee and tea.  Delicious!

Located steps away from the Boston Opera House, Kingston Station is ringing in the holiday season with a theater-friendly menu for families attending The Nutcracker ballet. Guests will find seasonal homemade ice creams like peppermint stick, gingerbread, eggnog and hot chocolate along with a do-it-yourself sundae bar featuring an assortment of delicious toppings. Holiday cookie platters and quick-service lunch/dinner items are also available.  The Nutcracker Ice Cream “Tea” includes treats for children and adults alike:  {keep reading…}

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{Around Town} Nutcracker Ice Cream & Tea at Kingston Station in Boston

November 20, 2011

Kingston Station in Boston is celebrating Boston Ballet’s performance of The Nutcracker with a sweet treat for theatre goers!  Between November 26th and December 29th, stop by for their Nutcracker Ice Cream & Tea, including a do-it-yourself sundae bar full of holiday themed ice creams, plus cookies, coffee and tea.  Delicious!

WHAT:  Just steps from the Boston Opera House, all-day neighborhood bistro Kingston Station rings in the holiday season with a theater-friendly menu for families attending The Nutcracker ballet. Guests can indulge in Kingston Station’s seasonal homemade ice creams like peppermint stick, gingerbread, eggnog and hot chocolate along with a do-it-yourself sundae bar featuring an assortment of delicious toppings. Holiday cookie platters and quick-service lunch/dinner items are also available.

The Nutcracker Ice Cream “Tea” includes treats for children and adults alike:

ADULTS – $20
Choice of George Howell coffee or MEM tea
Homemade ice cream and DIY sundae bar
Holiday cookie platter

KIDS – $10
Homemade ice cream and DIY sundae bar
Kingston Station’s seasonal homemade ice cream is frosty (the snowman)-good fun:

 

EGGNOG – The creamy goodness of this eggnog ice cream is layered with a hint of nutmeg and cinnamon

 

GINGERBREAD – The fresh ginger in this ice cream creates a deep spicy flavor that reminds you of grandma’s warm cookies

 

HOT CHOCOLATE – Served cold, this hot chocolate ice cream will still warm you up with its rich chocolate flavor

 

PEPPERMINT STICK – Refreshing peppermint ice cream with a hint of vanilla for mild sweetness

 

In addition, Kingston Station offers a variety of 30-minute menu items ideal for theater-goers including their signature Truffle Fries, Station Burger, Grilled Cheese and tomato soup, Turkey Club sandwich, and Hummus Platter with fresh vegetables and grilled pita. A late night menu is also available from 10:00PM to midnight Thursday-Saturday.

WHEN:  November 26 – December 18, 2011
Weekdays: 5:00PM – 11:00PM
Saturdays: 3:00PM – 7:00PM
Sundays: 11:00AM. – 5:00PM
December 21-23 & 27-29 11:00AM – 7:00PM

WHERE:
Kingston Station Restaurant
25 Kingston Street, Boston
617-482-6282

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2011 Holiday Workshops at Expressions Pottery Studio in Duxbury

November 17, 2011

If you’re searching for a unique gift this holiday season, you need to see what’s in store at Expressions Paint-Your-Own Pottery Studio in Duxbury.  Whether you sign up for a class or just stop by for a walk-in project, you will come back with a one-of-a-kind gift for the mom/dad/grandparent/teacher/babysitter in your life!

Mommy & Me Turkey Plate Workshops (or parent/child) will be held on Friday, 11/18 at 10am and 1pm.  Kids can paint a special Handprint Turkey Plate, all ages are welcome!  Workshops are informal and usually last about an hour, space is limited.  Expressions will also have drop-off Turkey plate workshops for ages 6-14 on Friday, 11/18 and Saturday, 11/19.

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Ask about these other fabulous designs too!  How cute is this hand and food reindeer?!

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Finding the Perfect Holiday Photo Card – Tips from Ladybug Photography

November 17, 2011 · 1 comment

The Holidays are both a wonderful and chaotic time of year with parties, family visits and shopping.  Today Ladybug Photography is your Christmas Elf to help make picking our your card simple and easy!

We recommend you pick your photo first.  The theme, color and style is important to have before you choose your card.  Try doing it yourself from our previous photography tips or contact Ladybug for a photo shoot.  Once you have chosen your photo, the search begins!  Here are our suggestions:

1. ONLINE ORDERING

www.minted.com - Great quality, excellent card stock choices and great style.
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www.tinyprints.com – Lots of great style cards to choose from. They also have a low end price cards with the same great style.
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www.peartreegreetings.com – For a card that keeps on giving, try the Christmas Ornament Card. Pear Tree Greetings is a very easy website and has a great selection of cards. On most photo cards the font color and card color can be changed to match your photo choice!

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{Thanksgiving} Easy Decorating with FREE Subway Art Printables

November 16, 2011 · 1 comment

Subway Art is perhaps the easiest way to change up your home’s seasonal display.  Whether you’re decorating your mantle, sideboard, hallway or counter, just download, print, throw it in a frame and you’re done!  There are so many FREE options available online from some very talented people, you’re sure to find one that suits your style and space!  Check out what we found in our searches:

Thanksgiving Subway Art Printable from Hopscotch Studios Design

Thanksgiving Subway Art Printable (8×10”) from Photo Card Boutique – This comes in 5 different color schemes

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Free Thanksgiving Subway Art Chevron Printable (8×10”) from Eye Candy Event Details

Thanksgiving Subway Art from While He Was Napping – Comes in 5 different background colors.

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Thanksgiving Subway Art & Bunting from Over the Big Moon

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{Thanksgiving} Creating a Fun Kids Table!

November 15, 2011

Planning and setting the kids table for Thanksgiving is both fun an necessary in our house for the adults to enjoy a quiet{ish} meal on Turkey Day.  Keeping little hands occupied both before and during dinner is well worth the time it takes to put together a fun centerpiece and print off a few activity pages!  Here are a few ideas I’m using for inspiration this year:

KEEP THEM BUSY GROUP

  1. Pinecone Turkey Crayon Holder from Catch My Party
  2. Activity Placemat from FamilyFun.com
  3. All About Me Placemat from Better Homes & Gardens
  4. Printable Turkey Trivia Cards from Alphamom
  5. Make Your Own Hat Station from FamilyFun.com

MAKE IT CUTE GROUP

  1. Fruit Gobbler from FamilyFun.com, a cute – edible appetizer or centerpiece for your kids’ table.
  2. Sailboat Treat Holders from Sleek Shindigs – Fill with pretzels or nuts for pre-dinner snacks, or sweets for an after meal treat.
  3. Paper Bag Turkey from One Charming Party (This was our kids centerpiece last year, it was so cute I needed to post again!)

 

  1. Turkey Cupcakes from Amazing Moms
  2. Acorn Cupcakes from Little Page Turners
  3. Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies from TomKat Studio
  4. Marshmallow Pilgrim Hats from FamilyFun.com – We made these last year, they were a big hit with the kids and SO easy to make.
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{Thanksgiving} I’m Thankful For… Centerpieces & Displays

November 13, 2011

In our home, we have a Thanksgiving tradition of going around the table at the start of dinner, letting each guest tell us something they are thankful for.  These Thankful Display ideas are a lovely way to express what you and your guests are grateful for, and create a pretty centerpiece or sideboard decoration at the same time!

The Thankful Tree from Simply Vintage Girl.  Simple scrapbook paper circles express thankful thoughts from family and friends.

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Thankful Tree Centerpiece from Craftzine.com.  A beautiful and creative display that uses chalkboard leaves, so fun!

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We Are Thankful Tree from Plum Adorable.  This one is not only adorable, but SUPER easy as it’s made from {free} printable templates!

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Thanks Board Display from The Crafting Chicks.  A departure from the tree themed displays, this Thanks Board can be used to hand photos and drawings as well as notes.

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Free Coffee Fridays and a Giveaway from Cumberland Farms!

November 10, 2011 · 11 comments

Cumberland Farms is bringing back Free Coffee Fridays starting November 11th, and continuing on the 18th and 25th!  Stop by any Cumberland Farms location on these dates and and get a cup of Farmhouse Blend coffee – any size, any way you like it – absolutely FREE!  TGIF!

Giveaway time!  Cumberland Farms is also giving away a Coffee Gift Pack to one lucky South Shore Mamas reader!  Comment here on this post telling us how you like your coffee by Friday, November 18th for your chance to win a gift pack including a one pound bag of delicious Farmhouse Blend coffee, a travel cup, and two coupons for free in-store iced or hot coffee.  See contest rules below.  {keep reading…}

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{Around Town} A Conversation with Adam Mansbach

November 8, 2011

“Go the F*%k to Sleep,” is a hilarious, honest, (and yes, profane), bedtime book for parents.  Author Adam Mansbach’s verses perfectly capture the familiar – and unspoken – trials of putting your little “angel” down for the night.

On Wednesday, November 16th from 6-8pm, Adam Mansbach will be at the Boston Globe for a book signing and conversation with Globe book editor Nicole Lamy. The evening will be moderated by a member of the Boston Globe’s editorial staff.  {keep reading…}

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{Recipes} Super Cute Comfort Food!

November 8, 2011

Fall weather just screams for comfort food.  I mean, what better way to end the day than with homemade lasagna, macaroni & cheese, chicken pot pie, or beef stew, right?  One of my favorite fall meals is meatloaf paired with creamy mashed potatoes (yummmmm) so when I saw this recipe for Meatloaf Cupcakes with Mashed Potato Frosting, I just had to make them.  They’re delicious and adorable – cute comfort food! 

Find out how to make this recipe!

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{Giveaway} Win a Gift Certificate & Presale Passes to The Children’s Closet Winter Sale

November 7, 2011 · 30 comments

The Children’s Closet is holding a Winter Consignment event this weekend!  Check them out at St. Mary’s School in Taunton on Saturday November 12th from 8am to 4pm (half price sale starts at 2:15pm), with a VIP presale on Friday, November 11th from 6-9pm.  Shop for children’s clothing, shoes, toys, books, baby equipment and more!

Giveaway time!  The Children’s Closet Sale is offering up a $25 gift certificate and 2 VIP passes to the presale on Friday night to one lucky South Shore Mamas reader!  {keep reading…}

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