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WCKC Weekly Boredom Busters 1/18-1/24

Here’s your Central MA WCKC Weekly Boredom Busters for 1/18-1/24! What’s open, what’s virtual, what should I do with my kids at home this week? We have compiled a list of some boredom busters for you. And stay tuned, we will feature new ideas each week! Get out of the...

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5 Awesome tips on Creating a successful weekly Family Meeting!

I was reading this article the other day about resolving household conflicts and it suggested to discuss problems during your Family Meetings. Say what now? Family Meetings? What an excellent idea! I’m up for anything that quiets the storm around misleading expectations, communication failures and outright denials. You know, family...

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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...

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Over the river and through the woods. Get your winter sleigh rides, here!

Here’s a fun winter tradition! How fun would that be to get your family together for a wintertime horse-drawn sleigh (or wagon) ride? All locations have been updated for the 2020-2021 winter season! CornerStone Ranch 29 Dowds Lane, Princeton MA (978) 464-4570 Join Corner Stone Ranch for a chance to...

WCKC Weekly Boredom Busters 1/11-1/17

Here’s your Central MA WCKC Weekly Boredom Busters for 1/11-1/17! What’s open, what’s virtual, what should I do with my kids at home this week? We have compiled a list of some boredom busters for you. And stay tuned, we will feature new ideas each week! Get out of the...

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Nature Play Days for Winter Fun through Mass Audubon

Mass Audubon launched Nature Play Days in the fall to promote a connection between families and nature. There’s no better time to get better acquainted with the outdoors than during a pandemic! However, the winter often proves to be an obstacle for families to get kids outside. Mass Audubon says...

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Hot Cocoa Bombs in Central MA!

What better way to celebrate the cold weather than with these delicious treats. By now, you have most certainly heard of hot cocoa bombs. And if you tried to score some for the holidays, you were probably disappointed. But it’s not too late to enjoy these creative and fun treats...

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Making New Year’s Resolutions as a Family

Marking the New Year with Family Resolutions A great tradition of the new year is reflecting on one’s year and making commitments to better ourselves and our lives in the new year. New Year’s resolutions also are a great opportunity for teaching children about self-reflection and goal setting. When making...

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Neiman Marcus, Doubletree Hotel? Famous Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes revealed!

If you’re lucky enough to score a bag a flour in the store, you’ll want to get baking one of these classic Chocolate Chip Cookie recipes. Let us know how they come out in the comments below! Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies Almost everybody has heard the one about the...

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Teaching gratitude: 7 tips for writing holiday thank-you notes with kids.

No more than 36 hours after giving my grandmother her Christmas gift did I receive her Thank You card in the mail. I’m pretty sure she was writing it as my car pulled out of her driveway. My grandmother taught my sister and me from a very young age that...

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Worcester Area Sledding Spots!

The snow has arrived, a lot of it, so who is ready to hit the hills for some winter fun? Check out our WCKC Worcester Area Sledding Guide for a couple dozen spots! Auburn Lemanski Park 400 Oxford Street North Pakachoag Golf Course 15 Upland Street 5 Brayman Street...

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Reindeer food recipe for Christmas Eve fun!

Children instinctively love animals and want to make sure they are treated well, and reindeer are no exception! The following “recipe” will ensure that, along with cookies for Santa, your family will also have a little something tasty to leave for his hard-working reindeer. On Christmas Eve, sprinkle this reindeer...

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Private Winter Sleigh Rides now Booking in Princeton!

Take a horse-drawn sleigh or wagon ride exclusively with your family, or as a couple! Stay as long as you like at the camp fire where hot chocolate and s’mores are provided in the colder weather. Rides are approx. 30 minutes. Step back in time and experience what was once...

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Stay in the know of family events for these times, must-visit hidden gems, new kid friendly local restaurants, and more! Our weekly email (only once a week, no spamming here, promise) is full of local fun things to see and do with your family. And right now, we concentrate on...

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2020 Holiday Tipping Guide: Who do you tip and how much?

It’s the most confusing time of year for me — holiday tip time! How much is too little, too much, not needed or not allowed! Check out these considerations and guidelines you can use for tipping/gift giving to your regular service providers. Remember, with budgets tight like they are, it’s...

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Easy Gingerbread House that’s guaranteed not to collapse. Great for kids of any age, too!

Many of us have attempted gingerbread houses from fancy kits, only to witness the roof and sides collapse like a deck of cards. No more. Making your own gingerbread houses has never been easier with this low cost, low effort technique! Great for kids and adults—this activity is fun, inexpensive,...

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Holiday Music Lesson Special with Pakachoag Music School!

We love finding all the deals! Have a little musician in the house? Now is a great time to sign up for those music lessons you’ve been considering. Here’s the deal: Sign up for four lessons anytime between now and January 5th, 2021 and they’ll waive the $40 registration fee! ...

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15 Experience Gifts for 2020 Gift Giving!

This year, we have decided to include many experience gifts to our holiday list. It allows the family to decide when to use the gift, and also reduces clutter in the house. While it’s probably not practical to give 100% of your gifts in the form of experiences, even switching...

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Kid-Friendly Recipes for At-Home Learning

(Family Features) During a school year that’s a new experience for students and parents alike, many of the everyday necessities, like eating breakfast and lunch, remain. However, this year, many little learners are enjoying their lunches from the comfort and safety of home rather than at school, meaning moms and...

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A Turkey Veggie Platter will be a Hit with the Kids!

We found this adorable veggie tray from Lil’ Luna. Even the kids will help making (and eating) this festive appetizer. We love it because it is healthy, light, and gets the kids involved. How to to make the face: Cut the bottom off of a red pepper. Make the beak...

This Veggie Platter will be a Hoot at your family feast!

Veggie platters are a staple at any Thanksgiving feast. Here is a fun way to display this appetizer tray. We enjoyed this as a food and decoration item for my daughter’s birthday. Maybe it will even entice the kids to take some veggies! What you need: Green or Yellow Peppers Cherry...

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6 Easy tips on cleaning (and keeping clean) your house for holiday guests.

Is your house becoming the local Motel 6 for the holidays? Sounds like it’s time to bust out the cleaning supplies. Here are some simple tips on keeping up appearances without turning yourself into a Merry Maid for the next week straight. Fresh-ify the Linens Extra guests = extra bedding!...

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Teaching kids Table Manners in time for the Holidays. Yes, please and thanks!

This morning I witnessed one of my children (not saying who, but she’s the only daughter I have) wipe her hands free of cream cheese by dragging them up and down the cloth placemat. She may have even pushed her unused napkin aside to have greater access to the placemat....

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30 Kid-Friendly Service Ideas for November

November: A Month of Giving Back and Thankfulness With Thanksgiving coming up, it is a natural time to begin talking to kids about being thankful for what they have and think about ways to give back to your community. My roommate from college, Liz does an act of kindness or...

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Kick off to Christmas- Holiday Movies throughout November

Freeform is all about celebrating the holidays, and they’re getting you into the Christmas spirit with Kickoff to Christmas, which starts on November 1. Watch your winter-time favorites all November long on Freeform. (Freeform is channel 50 or 758 for HD) THE FULL NOVEMBER KICKOFF TO CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE: Sunday, Nov....

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