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I love serving up a hot breakfast to my kids in the morning before school (*buffs Mother of the Year award*) but it can definitely be time consuming, particularly when cooking-to-order eggs, milk depth in cereal bowls and, groan, homemade smoothies. These slow cooker recipes can be prepared the night...

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14 Sep 2021

Zoo Boo Weekend at Southwick’s Zoo October 30 & 31!

Halloween fun at the zoo! The zoo will be decorated, and children ages 3-12 in costume can receive free general admission on October 30-31! Free Child Admission Offer: Children (ages 3-12) in costume receive free admission on 10/30 & 10/31 with the purchase of adult Zoo Boo admission. *Maximum of 1...

Worcester Central

13 Sep 2021

WCKC’s PYO Pumpkins Guide!

Halloween is coming and it’s that time to find the perfect pumpkins for your jack-o-lanterns! Here is a guide to Central MA PYO Farms, some even offer hayrides, mazes, fall treats, festivals and more. Please check websites before heading to the orchard, some orchards are only open on weekends or...

Worcester Central

12 Sep 2021

Angry Birds cupcake recipe! No app needed.

Need to get your kids off those gaming apps? They’ll be more amenable to put that iPhone down when cupcakes are on the docket, and ones they recognize, to boot! Check out this adorbs recipe for some non-technical after school fun. You will need: -Your favorite cupcake recipe (any flavor)...

Worcester Central

12 Sep 2021

West End Creamery’s Fall Festival & Corn Maze Opens 9/18!

West End Creamery’s Fall Festival & Corn Maze is designed for families to spend the day together! Enjoy a cone of delicious ice cream or try a round of golf on the beautiful 18 hole miniature golf course. Jump in with both feet on the Barnyard Jump or get lost...

Suzanna Vicinus

12 Sep 2021

This book got my kids to eat tomatoes! Great books for life lessons.

Do you remember that book Little Red Hen? It was one of those Golden Book stories that we all had and it was about this hen who asked the other farm animals to help her plant grain, but no one would help. Come harvest time, she asks again for help,...

Worcester Central

09 Sep 2021

Explaining 9/11. How to talk to your kids about tragedy.

The day we all changed was September 11, 2001. We suffered death on that day, all of us. A death of a loved one, a death of presumption and of tranquility. My kids weren’t yet born in 2001, but each year as memorials are broadcast over the television and ribbons...

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09 Sep 2021

Worcester Railers’ Announce their Promo Schedule for 2021-22!

Professional hockey in the heart of the Commonwealth– a fabulous family outing! Check out all the great promo nights going on throughout the season! Top TEN Promo Games: Opening Night 10/23: Join in for the biggest game of the season as they celebrate the long-awaited return of professional hockey in...

Suzanna Vicinus

04 Sep 2021

The best Beef Stew crockpot recipe you’ll ever need! So easy, you’ll freak.

Take a big breath and blow the dust of the ol’ crock pot. It’s cool weather cooking time! I was given this Beef Stew recipe from a family member, which was apparently handed down from like 1,000 years ago, so it’s pretty tried and true. In my personal opinion, it’s the best...

Worcester Central

03 Sep 2021

Find an orchard near you with the 2021 WCKC’s Fall Apple Picking Guide!

There is something so special about New England in the fall. In this guide you will find all the Central MA pick-your-own orchards– some even offer hayrides, mazes, fall treats, festivals and more. Please check websites before heading to the orchard, some orchards are only open on weekends or have...

Worcester Central

28 Aug 2021

Tower Hill Botanic Garden presents Autumn Illuminated 2021! Get Tix Early!

Join Tower Hill Botanic Garden for their second Autumn Illuminated experience on select evenings September 30 – October 31. Guests should expect a half-mile walking experience including illuminated plants, paths, sculptures, and fountains. Enjoy the magic of a fall evening in New England, dry leaves underfoot, the moon above, autumnal...

Suzanna Vicinus

27 Aug 2021

Apple picking isn’t just about apples. Tricks to make the experience last.

Apple picking season is here! Time to crack open your wallet and dump it out all over the farm counter. Ok, I’m a little jaded because I just spent $18 on a peck of apples that took my son and me 10 minutes to pick, but hey, it’s all about...

Worcester Central

27 Aug 2021

Caramel Apple Cider Crock Pot Recipe. Yah, that just happened.

Just like they make at Starbucks, only you’re saving yourself $4.50. Score. Ingredients Serves 4 4 cups apple cider 3 tablespoons caramel syrup (the ice cream topping) 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 4 tablespoons sweetened whipped cream Cinnamon Sticks for fun Directions Use a 2-quart slow cooker....

Worcester Central

22 Aug 2021

Quick and easy make-ahead breakfast: Mini Frittatas!

Looking for a make-ahead breakfast recipe that you can take with you as you scoot out the door or have ready for the kiddos once school starts. Great for kids and adults, you can bake these bite-sized frittatas in a miniature muffin pan. They taste great hot or at room...

Worcester Central

22 Aug 2021

Perfectly pumpkin! Get ready for fall with this delicious Pumpkin Loaf recipe!

(Culinery.net) Fill your house with the aroma of fall with warm slices of this Pumpkin Loaf dolloped with butter. Makes a great breakfast or after school snack! Find more seasonal dessert recipes at Culinary.net. Pumpkin Loaf Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 4 eggs 3 1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda...

Suzanna Vicinus

20 Aug 2021

Best 7 Sanity-saving school year transition tips for parents!

Transitioning from summer to the school year– what an exciting time! (*rummages for corkscrew*) Kids have a hard time with transition– and we parents do, too. With school starting in a couple weeks, you can minimize the stress caused by a change in routine sooner rather than later. Start getting...

Worcester Central

15 Aug 2021

DIY Kids’ Free Lowe’s Workshop: Bird Bungalow Kit

DIY Kids’ Workshops at Lowe’s are free, monthly, in-store (now take home) events designed to inspire the next generation of builders while growing their confidence and DIY skillset. Registration Opened: August 14 Cost: Free Build Kit: Bird Bungalow Kit Pick up Date: Saturday, 9/11 or Sunday 9/12 Pick up Details:...

Sarah Lefebvre

11 Aug 2021

Stuff the Bus with Planting the Seed

School Supply Drive in Worcester, MA Once again, this summer Planting the Seed is hosting their annual stuff the bus school supply drive. Their mission is to provide school supplies to the students in the city that need them the most. Below is a list of the places you can...

Sarah Lefebvre

06 Aug 2021

Influencers with Great School Lunch Ideas

This summer is flying by and that means school and school lunches are right around the corner. Here are some great follows and resources to (realistically) jazz up the lunch box. I have tried being a Pinterest inspired Bento Box mom with the lunch boxes, and it is unsuccessful, so...

Sarah Lefebvre

06 Aug 2021

My Kids Go-To Snack: No Bake Protein Balls

My kids get so excited when I prepare no bake protein balls for them for snacking. I’m happy because it is a good source of protein and they are happy because they enjoy the chocolate peanut buttery goodness. I use the recipe for no bake energy bites on allrecipes.com as...

Sarah Lefebvre

04 Aug 2021

Beating Back to School Nerves with PBS Kids

Going back to school this year comes with continued uncertainty for many of our children. Last year when my daughter started kindergarten, I stuck a note (a picture I drew) in her front pocket that she knew she could look at if she missed me, and she packed a small...

Worcester Central

01 Aug 2021

WCKC Back-to-School Backpack Picks!

It’s August. How did that happen? Back to school is just around the corner, so we set out to find cool back-to-school backpacks from top rated brands. We looked for durability, functionality and kid-friendly features. Here are our favorites for each age group: For the youngest Brand: LL Bean Rated:...

Worcester Central

01 Aug 2021

The 6 Best Tips for stress-free Back To School Shopping!

Truth? I haven’t even thought about back-to-school shopping yet. And I’m not going to either anytime soon because I’m not willing to admit summer is almost over. But at some point, probably the week before, I’ll have to pull something together. But I’m not worried because after many years of...

Worcester Central

31 Jul 2021

Toothless! Ideas for Tooth Fairy visits that make kids smile.

There’s an epidemic on Facebook right now. People are losing their teeth left and right. I mean, the people are like five and six year olds, but it’s starting to look like a jack-o-lantern farm on Halloween up in here. Many parents of these toothless offspring are unsure how to...

Sarah Lefebvre

31 Jul 2021

Celebrate these Bizarre Holidays of August

Trying to come up with activities to do with the kids in the summer can be hard. I like to look at the made up holidays to inspire my themes. Here’s what August has to offer for pre-determined themed days. August 3: National Watermelon Day Eat watermelon or a watermelon...

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True overnight Crockpot Breakfast recipes. All you need is the coffee.

Zoo Boo Weekend at Southwick’s Zoo October 30 & 31!

WCKC’s PYO Pumpkins Guide!

Angry Birds cupcake recipe! No app needed.

West End Creamery’s Fall Festival & Corn Maze Opens 9/18!

This book got my kids to eat tomatoes! Great books for life lessons.

Explaining 9/11. How to talk to your kids about tragedy.

Worcester Railers’ Announce their Promo Schedule for 2021-22!

The best Beef Stew crockpot recipe you’ll ever need! So easy, you’ll freak.

Find an orchard near you with the 2021 WCKC’s Fall Apple Picking Guide!

Tower Hill Botanic Garden presents Autumn Illuminated 2021! Get Tix Early!

Apple picking isn’t just about apples. Tricks to make the experience last.

Caramel Apple Cider Crock Pot Recipe. Yah, that just happened.

Quick and easy make-ahead breakfast: Mini Frittatas!

Perfectly pumpkin! Get ready for fall with this delicious Pumpkin Loaf recipe!

Best 7 Sanity-saving school year transition tips for parents!

DIY Kids’ Free Lowe’s Workshop: Bird Bungalow Kit

Stuff the Bus with Planting the Seed

Influencers with Great School Lunch Ideas

My Kids Go-To Snack: No Bake Protein Balls

Beating Back to School Nerves with PBS Kids

WCKC Back-to-School Backpack Picks!

The 6 Best Tips for stress-free Back To School Shopping!

Toothless! Ideas for Tooth Fairy visits that make kids smile.

Celebrate these Bizarre Holidays of August

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