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The spur-of-the-moment stuff is what makes summer so interesting, poolhopping, impromptu cook-outs, ice cream for supper...
And when I think about it, by not diligently emptying out the mini-van from a previous excursion, I go from slacker to prepared with bathing suits, water wings and sunscreen right where we need them. Love when that happens! Full Story
Meet Our Cover Photographer
Michelle Carr of New Bedford
Tell us the story behind baystateparent’s
July cover shot.
Cover models, Ella and Siena, vacation every year with their family on the Cape. I have photographed them for four years now and have enjoyed watching them grow up. Last year, we wanted to add a personal touch to the session and include something that they all love to do. Full Story
GUEST BOOK
Dear baystateparent,
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CHARMING Read for Early READERS
Looking for more diversity in the books your children read this summer? Full Story
VISIT Whalom Park AGAIN and AGAIN
When Lunenburg’s Whalom Park closed in 2000, park-goers bid emotional farewells to rides and memorabilia relating to their childhood memories. Full Story
A HEALTHY Playdate The Grafton FARMERS’ MARKET
Stay-at-home dad, Michael Urban, is not only in the thick of parenting but also “in the thick of a very vibrant local food scene that is really getting exciting,” he says. Full Story
Angelbare - FREE Cosmetic CORRECTIONS for Children
“Children and teens are sensitive about their appearance. Unkind remarks made by others can hurt them very deeply and scar them emotionally,” says paramedical practitioner Shahla Whitmore, founder and owner of Angelbare Paramedical Cosmetics of Wellesley. Full Story
HAPPY ENDINGS:
Fruit on the Barbie
Can’t have a S’more due to food allergies or celiac disease? Or just looking for new ways to enjoy your favorite fruits? Fret no more; grilling fruit on the grill makes a sensational ending to any summer barbecue. Eating a piece of fruit can be a juicy, mouthwatering experience. Full Story
Be Like BRIT
FINALLY,FOREVER: BUILDING AN ORPHANAGE IN MEMORY OF BRITNEY GENGEL
In December 2009, Britney Gengel, 19, of Rutland MA, was home on winter break Full Story
LET’SROLL
Newburyport
Whether you are looking for history, a great shopping excursion, a
day at the beach, or just
a nice dinner out, a day trip to the city of Newburyport will make you happy. Full Story
MORE THAN JUST MOUNTAINS:
THE Berkshires
Although many Bay Staters head to the Cape for their summer vacations, the
Western part of the state
offers a variety of adventure and culture, with the added bonus of not having to fight the traffic going over a bridge.
Just over a two-hour drive from Central Massachusetts, the Berkshires is a region rich in history, museums, outdoor activities and adventure. Full Story
MORE THAN JUST WHALING
New Bedford
Call Me Ishmael.
You remember the book that opens with that line, don’t you?
It’s from the classic
story of Moby Dick,
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8 GREAT SUMMER OUTINGS
Wenham Museum
132 Main Street, Wenham, MA 01984
www.wenhammuseum.org
978-468-2377
$7 Adults, $5 Children ages 1+ Full Story
An Urban Gem
Quick. Think like a kid and hop on a bike for a ride on The Minuteman Bikeway. This urban gem offers users of all ages a wonderful opportunity for recreation, enjoying nature and exploring the amenities of several historic Massachusetts communities. The Bikeway, a ten-mile stretch of family fun located just five miles outside of Boston, is for the training wheel set to teens and beyond. Full Story
BOSTON BY STROLLER
5 PLACES TO WALK WITH BABY
1. PANCAKE POWER.
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WHO’S COACHING OUR KIDS
Michael Malley
Joe Schwartz Little League and Holy Name Varsity Football coach and Regional General Adjuster for Property, the Hanover Insurance Company
Age: 44, Hometown: Worcester, Family: wife Mary, son Shamus (15), daughter Timary (12) Coaching experience: 1989 to present, Holy Name High School Varsity Football, 2000 to present, Joe Schwartz Little League coach and board member, Full Story
The How and Why of Christmas in July
i really don’t want to think about Christmas in July. The only thing I want to be hunting down this month is the perfect spot to park my butt on a beach chair, not the ideal Christmas gift for my loved ones. Like many of you, I give so much of
myself to the power holiday in Full Story
UNDER MY ROOF
A Son of the Beach
Any time a hurricane hits and houses along the shore are swept into the sea, folks inevitably ask the question, “Why would anyone build so close to the ocean?”
Um, because it’s AWESOME. Full Story
UNDER MY ROOF
Beach Days of Old and Now
I recall, with a slight longing, the beach days of old. Full Story
ON MY Plate
Mr. Ray WEEKLY VISITS THAT CHANGED OUR FAMILY’S LIFE
About six years ago my husband suggested we take our children to visit an elderly person once a
week to teach them about respect
and giving. At the time we had a 9-year-old boy, Max, and two baby girls, Abigail and Grace. Our parish put us in touch with a man we call “Mr. Ray.” Full Story
MOMS ROCK!
Birungi Ives of Ayer
Y
ou get the urge to do many things when you’re a mom including an urge you may not have felt before,
a calling to become an activist in nutrition, health and environmental issues. Anything that impacts the future of our children awakens the mama bear in us. Full Story
CLASSIFIEDS
The Budget Coach
Are your bills and spending habits out
of control? Call the Coach now and let’s get you fiscally fit! Budget planning, set up
and coaching towards your personal goals. Take control of your finances now, it’s time
to meet with the Coach! thebudgetcoach@aol.com
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