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WCKC weekly highlights of where to go and what to do with the kids: we have compiled a list of some of our favorite & current boredom busters for you. Stay tuned, we will have new ideas for you each week! Get out of the house! Plan now for April...

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09 Apr 2021

Lowe’s DIY Kids’ Mother’s Day Workshop

Mother’s Day is right around the corner! Sign up your child today and they can make this cool Basket Planter! Add a flower and soil and they’ll have the perfect Mother’s Day gift! DIY Kids’ Workshops at Lowe’s are free, monthly, in-store (now take home) events designed to inspire the...

Worcester Central

09 Apr 2021

Red Sox Win = Kids Eat Free at the Ninety Nine Restaurants!

When the Red Sox win, Kids Eat Free the following day at all New England Ninety Nine Restaurants!* Come anytime and get a free kids’ meal with the purchase of one adult meal. Good on take-out, too! Score! Did the Sox win? Check their schedule of upcoming games and win/loss...

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09 Apr 2021

Planning a road trip? Keep the peace with these travel tips.

Traveling for the school break? Time to pack up the family for one helluva ride! Because boredom sets in half as quickly in a car as it would at home, you need to be organized and ready to keep those kids busy. Check out these sanity-saving tips for keeping peace...

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08 Apr 2021

Create a Rainbow Rice Sensory Bin

We’ve all seen the sensory bin ideas on Pinterest. But are they are easy to make? And the good news is, Yes, they are a snap. Sensory bins are great for fine motor skills but also for focus, and engaging and calming a child. Let’s do this! SUPPLIES FOR DYEING...

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07 Apr 2021

Wallet need a break? See the WCKC Guide to Kids’ Meal Deals in Central MA!

Dining out can get pricey, but these restaurants welcome families to their restaurants with these great deals! We found deals seven days a week on kids’ meals. Most restaurants specify ages 12 and under. Check out our list! Updated March 2021, we recommend always calling ahead as promotions may change....

Worcester Central

06 Apr 2021

10th Annual “Walk for Birthdays” to Benefit Kids in Homeless Shelters

10TH ANNUAL “WALK FOR BIRTHDAYS” TO RAISE FUNDS TO BRING BIRTHDAY PARTIES/GIFTS TO HOMELESS CHILDREN DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, THIS YEAR’S WALK WILL BE VIRTUAL WHO: Birthday Wishes, a Massachusetts and New York based non-profit organization, that brings the magic of birthday parties to thousands of homeless children and their...

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04 Apr 2021

Time to purge that old Car Seat! Target’s Trade-In event is 4/5 – 4/17!

Target’s Trade-In event in back! Customers can trade in old car seats in exchange for a 20% off Target coupon, which can be put towards a new car seat, car seat base, travel system, stroller or select baby home gear [like] playards, high chairs, swings, rockers and bouncers. All types...

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04 Apr 2021

“Homemade” Chicken Soup: From the pot to your mouth in 15 minutes.

I love homemade chicken soup, but the thought of making “homemade” chicken broth sends me running for the hills. This soup is an adaptation of a Martha Stewart recipe I found a while ago (more complicated, but super delish) that, over the years, I’ve continued to simplify to such an...

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04 Apr 2021

Easter Candy Rationing 101. How to successfully limit without (much) grief.

Worried about how to keep your kids from eating their body weight in candy on Easter? See our tips for stretching out the holiday treats and keeping that sugar rush (and crash) at bay. The Big Guy How to deal with the giant chocolate bunny? Avoid your child devouring all...

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03 Apr 2021

WCKC Weekly Boredom Busters April 5 – 11

WCKC weekly highlights of where to go and what to do with the kids: we have compiled a list of some of our favorite & current boredom busters for you. Stay tuned, we will feature new ideas each week! Get out of the house! Plan now for April School Vacation...

Worcester Central

01 Apr 2021

Earth Day every day! Simple eco-friendly changes you can make at home.

Kermit was all wrong when he crooned that it wasn’t easy being green. It’s wicked easy being green. Earth Day is April 22 and I’ve got some simple ways for you to get green (and save some green) at home. Ready? Let’s do this. Go Paperless Do you know what...

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01 Apr 2021

Spring cleaning time! 10 Items you can toss now for a clutter-free existence.

Have you seen me lately? No? Oh, that’s because I’m at home buried under a mountain of mismatched Tupperware and ugly coffee mugs that my bloated kitchen cabinets just heaved onto the floor. What the…where did all of this come from? It’s time. Time to purge. Spring cleaning is here!...

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01 Apr 2021

Go Green! Family-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Earth Day in Central MA!

Earth Day is Monday April 22! There are so many wonderful ways to celebrate Mother Earth right here in Central MA! Celebrate Mother Earth Hello Spring! at Tower Hill Botanic Garden Free Admission to National Parks (week of 4/17) Village Earth Week at Old Sturbridge Village Fruitlands Fairy Forest at...

Suzanna Vicinus

30 Mar 2021

Listen up, Peter! Open Letter to the Easter Bunny.

Written by Suzanna Vicinus for NickMom

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29 Mar 2021

Reserve Your Free Spring Garden Kits from Lowes!

Beginning April 1, customers can register on Lowes.com for free Garden-to-Go kits. The first curbside event will be held on April 8 and then occur each Thursday through the rest of the month. These family-friendly activity kits can be reserved on Lowes.com starting one week before each event and kits...

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27 Mar 2021

Tips on making the perfect Fairy House. Welcome to the neighborhood.

Fairy Houses are the latest craze in connecting kids with nature, and they are super fun and totally cute! Building Fairy Houses are simple and require only natural supplies and big imaginations! And of course, you have to believe in fairies! Ready to get started? You must follow the fairies’...

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27 Mar 2021

Check out these indoor Central MA fun spots!

We know how hard it is to keep the kids busy when the weather doesn’t cooperate. Here are some spots in the area that are fun to check out with the kids. Reservations and limited capacities will be found so parents can be assured of safety protocols. If you want...

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26 Mar 2021

40 Ideas for non-candy Easter Egg stuffers. Now that’s sweet.

Looking for some alternatives to the sugary treats that are used to stuff Easter eggs? Check out these ideas for non-candy, non-edible (definitely not for eating) Easter egg fillers. GREAT TIP: If you’re early enough, pair up with a few other moms, buy in bulk and distribute amongst the families!...

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26 Mar 2021

Homemade activities we thought were a pain. Turns out they’re pretty simple.

I’ve always read about these at-home recipes for making soap or lollipops and thought, “How fun, but when do I ever have (insert obscure ingredient here) on hand?” Check out these super simple recipes and mixtures (using ingredients you definitely have around!) for creating fun activities guaranteed to keep the kids...

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25 Mar 2021

Soup’s On! Try this four-ingredient recipe that warms our heart.

This little number was adapted from an old college favorite and spruced up slightly for a delicious family lunch or dinner. It’s super easy, pretty inexpensive and darn tasty. And the recipe is so flexible! Mix up the ingredients using tortellinis, ground hamburger, shrimp, chicken meatballs or fresh basil leaves....

Suzanna Vicinus

24 Mar 2021

Looking for some family treasure hunting fun? Try Geocaching!

Looking for something to do with the kids at home or on vacation? Try geocaching (pronounced geo-cashing), a scavenger hunt with a high-tech twist. What’s Geocaching? Geocaching is an outdoor game that uses GPS as your guide. It’s a free, interactive experience that has players finding — and hiding —...

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24 Mar 2021

Easter Crafts for Kids from Home Depot

Get creative this season with simple and fun Easter craft ideas for kids from Home Depot. From dyed eggs to homemade garland, HD shows you how simple items can become adorable decor that your kids will be proud to show off. Using your favorite craft items and a bit of...

Worcester Central

24 Mar 2021

Printable outdoor scavenger hunts! Guaranteed 45 minutes of peace!

The thing about kids is…they always need something to do. Last week we moved to a new house. Ever tried packing up an entire house with two kids underfoot crying about being bored, hungry and bored? We’re booooored. There’s nothing to doooooooo. While I was hunting for my corkscrew, my...

Suzanna Vicinus

24 Mar 2021

Gotcha! Family-friendly April Fool’s Pranks!

Who doesn’t love a good April Fool’s prank? I’m not talking about putting saran wrap over the toilet bowl. First of all, gross. And, second, out of curiosity, who’s expected the clean that up, properly, including the floor/walls/other nearby surfaces, with the right disinfectant and disposable towels. Me? No. Just,...

WCKC Weekly Boredom Busters April 12 – 18

Lowe’s DIY Kids’ Mother’s Day Workshop

Red Sox Win = Kids Eat Free at the Ninety Nine Restaurants!

Planning a road trip? Keep the peace with these travel tips.

Create a Rainbow Rice Sensory Bin

Wallet need a break? See the WCKC Guide to Kids’ Meal Deals in Central MA!

10th Annual “Walk for Birthdays” to Benefit Kids in Homeless Shelters

Time to purge that old Car Seat! Target’s Trade-In event is 4/5 – 4/17!

“Homemade” Chicken Soup: From the pot to your mouth in 15 minutes.

Easter Candy Rationing 101. How to successfully limit without (much) grief.

WCKC Weekly Boredom Busters April 5 – 11

Earth Day every day! Simple eco-friendly changes you can make at home.

Spring cleaning time! 10 Items you can toss now for a clutter-free existence.

Go Green! Family-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Earth Day in Central MA!

Listen up, Peter! Open Letter to the Easter Bunny.

Reserve Your Free Spring Garden Kits from Lowes!

Tips on making the perfect Fairy House. Welcome to the neighborhood.

Check out these indoor Central MA fun spots!

40 Ideas for non-candy Easter Egg stuffers. Now that’s sweet.

Homemade activities we thought were a pain. Turns out they’re pretty simple.

Soup’s On! Try this four-ingredient recipe that warms our heart.

Looking for some family treasure hunting fun? Try Geocaching!

Easter Crafts for Kids from Home Depot

Printable outdoor scavenger hunts! Guaranteed 45 minutes of peace!

Gotcha! Family-friendly April Fool’s Pranks!

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