Summer

Summer isn't complete without a trip to the farm to pick your own blueberries! It's time to pack up the family and head out on your very own blueberry picking adventure! Boston Moms Blog has compiled a list of local pick-your-own blueberry farms. Whether you bake a blueberry pie, whip up some blueberry pancakes, or pop the berries into your mouth right off the bush, we know you'll enjoy this delicious taste of summer!

Five years and one million lifetimes ago, I was the "18 summers" mom. Oh, how naive I was. When I read that blog post now, I cringe. The woman who wrote it is not the woman I am now. A...

Before becoming a parent, I thought I understood cabin fever. And, sure, after a few days inside I might get antsy, but I still relished slow days curled up with coffee and binge watching Netflix. As a parent, cabin...

Spring has officially sprung! The days are longer, the leaves are green, and Boston is blooming with fun activities for the whole family! Boston Moms has compiled a few of our favorite things to do with kids in Boston...

This summer is looking a little bit different. This is the summer of COVID and social distancing. If your family is still laying low, you might be wondering how you'll make it through a camp-less, socially distant summer. Should...

A watermelon-eating contest is an easy and fun game to play with your kids this summer that will create memories for years to come! Boston Moms contributor Rachel Rich had a delicious, fun, and messy time with her kids during...

With summer here, I’ve been thinking about all the possibilities of vacation spots or quick weekend getaways. Luckily, New England has so many great options for day trips, long weekends, or a week’s worth of traveling, fun, and activities....

Earlier this year, we experienced our first medical emergency when my 4-year-old busted his lip and chin open and needed to get four stitches. I took a first-aid course two years ago, which covered everything from head injuries to tick...

The Boston Moms Neighborhood Firework Find starts NOW! Much like the “bear hunts,” “rainbow walks,” and “egg hunts” we saw earlier this spring, the Neighborhood Firework Find allows us to SEE “fireworks” — even without our typical town displays! Print...

My husband and I both grew up in homes without air conditioning. When we look back on our childhood, we remember window fans and cold showers and hearty New England living cooling our homes. Sure, there were a few...

How about a red, white, and blue LAYERED punch this Fourth of July! Ingredients: Red, white, and blue beverages of your choice. This "recipe" creates a layered red, white, and blue drink, and you'll need to layer the liquids by sugar...

The lazy days of summer are winding down, and fall is right around the corner. Don't put away the bathing suits and break out the sweaters just yet, though — there is still plenty of summer to enjoy! And...