Summer

At the end of every school year, I find myself slightly overwhelmed by the thought of having my children home for three straight months. A few years ago, a wise friend gave me the idea of making a summer...

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...

The world is opening back up, and abundant opportunities to get out and have FUN are popping up all over the Boston area!  Need some ideas to get out and explore? Boston Moms has compiled a few of our favorite...

As busy moms ourselves, we know that finding summer camps in and around Boston is often high on your to-do list! We are so fortunate to live in an area where camp options abound. But how do you decide...

I was a Girl Scout growing up, and I feel fortunate to this day to have camped in a treehouse, cabin, tent, teepee — and a shower stall. It's probably one of my earliest camping memories: At a Girl...

Three years ago, we went to New Hampshire. Two years ago, we went to Walt Disney World. Last year, we went to the Azores. This year... we are going nowhere. It's a summer-long staycation. And while it's somewhat disappointing...

Traditional movie theaters are opening slowly throughout the state after a months-long hiatus due to COVID-19. If you are looking for an alternative to the traditional theater experience, a drive-in movie is a fun event for the whole family!  Many...

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...

It wouldn't be a Fourth of July BBQ without BURGERS! If you're looking for a crowd-pleasing recipe that will surely wow your family or your guests, look no further! Grilled Burgers with Bacon Onion Jam Ingredients: 85% lean ground beef salt pepper 1 lb. thick-cut bacon 2...

This classic pasta salad recipe will become your go-to for any summer celebration! Ingredients:   8 oz dry elbow macaroni 1 cup mayonnaise 2 Tbsp. vinegar 1 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 1 cup thinly sliced celery 1 cup chopped green or red bell...

Firework fruit kabobs are a fun spin on the fruit salad you're making this summer anyway! Materials: Kabob sticks and fruit of all types! Cut a piece of melon in a triangle shape. This will act as the "tip" of your...

Too hot to cook? Snack plate. Forgot to plan something for dinner? Snack plate. Time to clean out the fridge? Snack plate. And while you're at it — make it patriotic!  A red, white, and blue snack plate is easy to...