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Sterling Gym Birthday Parties have more fun!

Birthday Parties are back starting 9/11/2021! Sterling Academy of Gymnastics offers birthday parties in your choice of gymnastics, dance, foam dart battle, galactic night, ninja challenge or martial arts for your child’s special day. Parties are available for booking on Saturdays and Sundays! Every party is led by a certified...

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Are we there yet? Kids’ travel activities for that summertime car trip.

Does your summer have Road Trip written all over it? Time to pack up the family and all your earthly belongings into the family truckster for one helluva ride! Take a deep breath and don’t panic…you will make it, and everyone will still have their heads and limbs firmly attached...

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5 Awesome last-minute Father’s Day gifts that will hit a home run!

Father’s Day is in just a few days. That doesn’t leave much time. Even Amazon Prime can’t help you now. Do not panic! You last-minute-ladies are my people! I get you! Even with only 48 hours to go, there are plenty of gifts (and some will argue, the best kind...

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Pool Safety is no joke. Top 6 tips on keeping your kids safe.

Since it’s going to be 80 degrees for two days in a row this week, I feel it’s safe to start talking summer stuff. I still have not put away my long North Face jacket (because, nighttime Little League), but that’s another story. With summer comes swimming, and with swimming...

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Summertime treat! 5 Ingredient homemade Oreo Ice Cream Pie!

My clever sister-in-law always serves a homemade ice cream pie at every family get together. One afternoon as we ooohed and ahhhed and the flavor complexity and deliciousness she seemed to pull off every time, she finally admits, “Guys, it only takes 10 minutes to make.” Say what now? I’m...

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YUM! 5 No-bake chilled pie recipes for summer!

Summer is no time to slave over a hot oven, but it *IS* time to eat a bunch of delicious chilled desserts! Check out these no-bake beauties! Easy Grasshopper Pie (no alcohol!) Recipe from snackworks.com. This no-bake, super easy recipe is quick and absolutely delicious on a hot summer night...

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6 Awesome Father’s Day gift ideas for the guy who has everything.

Father’s Day gifts, aaaaargh. Aren’t guys just the most difficult to buy for? And Father’s Day to boot…it’s gotta be something “special” from the kids, but also something that he’ll enjoy and actually use. Here are a couple of ideas that we came up with for the Dad who has...

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Father’s Day Gift Idea: Canvas paintings from the kids!

Inexpensive and homemade– what makes a better gift than that? Kids loooove painting, and are usually only inhibited by us moms who aren’t excited about the prospect of scrubbing paint stains from the carpet or clothes. But if your kids are at least two years old, they can most often...

Give the gift of reading this Father’s Day! Our favorite “dad” books to read with the kids!

Bedtime books are such a special time of the day for child-parent bonding. With Father’s Day coming up, we’ve created a list for you of our favorite “Dad” books that would make great gifts. Here is a list of books that are great father child read-alouds for this Father’s Day!...

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Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express 2021 line-up announced! Tickets only $1!

Climb aboard and enjoy a great selection of family friendly films this summer during Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express 2021. The Marlborough Regal Cinemas will play two different movies (rated G or PG) for only $1 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:00am. The Summer Movie Express runs for consecutive Tuesdays...

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WCKC Weekly Boredom Busters June 7-13!

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, you will find new ideas each week in this feature! Central MA East View Farm in Rutland has just...

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Breezy Picnic Grounds & Waterslides open for the summer!

Hooray! Breezy Picnic Grounds & Waterslides is open for the 2021 season! Breezy Picnic Grounds & Waterslides is a family-owned recreational facility nestled in the heart of the Blackstone Valley National Heritage Corridor in south central Massachusetts. Children, parents and grandparents can have a full day of family fun at...

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Cool off! Guide to your local Pools, Splash Pads and Ponds!

Ready to cool off? Here is a list of area places to cool off when you can’t take the heat any longer. Although Worcester opens their pools and beaches on July 1st, some locations below are open now. Please check each website for opening information. *Please note that all places...

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The Virtual Bigger Dipper Ice Cream Festival kicks off June 19th

Start your summer off by keeping this important local tradition alive! The annual Bigger Dipper Ice Cream Festival supports kids and families in greater Worcester! This year’s event is being held VIRTUALLY again to keep everyone safe, while still making sure you enjoy local ice cream while donating to an...

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PYO Strawberries in Central MA!

PYO Strawberry Season is just about here. There’s a real flavor difference between locally grown strawberries and those available for purchase at other times of the year. Ripe local strawberries have an intense sweetness! There’s nothing like a field-ripe, juicy flavorful strawberry. Here’s a sampling of Pick Your Own Strawberries...

Word Art: Nailed It At Home Experience Double Trouble

Nailed It! At Home Live Stream Experience

Do you and your kids love Nailed It as much as I do? Well, you can join the next edition of Nailed It! At Home Experience – Double Trouble on Saturday, June 26th! How cool! Nailed It! is a popular show on Netflix that pits amateur bakers in a contest...

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WCKC Weekly Boredom Busters May 31-June 6!

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, you will find new ideas each week in this feature! Get out of the house! Animal Adventures performs...

End-of-the-year Teacher gifts ideas? We got ’em. You take ’em!

As a teacher, I should have a good idea about what my child’s teachers would like for teacher appreciation, end of the year, holiday gifts. And yet, this is probably the exact reason that it actually makes gifting to teachers so intimidating. I conducted a highly scientific experiment (by talking...

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Lobster Shacks: A Road-Trip Guide to New England’s Best Lobster Joints

Whether your traveling around New England this summer, or staying close to home, you’re bound to have at least one of these lobster shacks chosen by Connecticut-based travel writer Mike Urban, author of the book Lobster Shacks: A Road-Trip Guide to New England’s Best Lobster Joints (2nd Edition, 2016). Have...

Create this sweet photo keepsake!

Father’s Day is coming soon! I love the idea of helping my daughter make something for birthdays and holiday gifts. Of course, that is always easier said than done. However, this idea I found on Pinterest was not only super easy but also fun for my two year old. You...

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“TouchTomorrow” a FREE Virtual Week of Experiments & Demos!

Join WPI for TouchTomorrow, a free virtual week of experiments, tours, presentations and demonstrations at the virtual TouchTomorrow, a family-friendly festival for all ages. Be sure to visit often as the schedule of events grows! TouchTomorrow Downloadables! Download activities to have fun with at home and share with friends as...

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WCKC Weekly Boredom Busters May 24-30!

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, you will find new ideas each week in this feature! Get out of the house! The Boston Children’s...

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Kids’ DIY Milk Carton Bird House & Feeder tutorial from Home Depot!

Ready for a super cute DIY Bird House & Feeder using some simple items you already have around the house? Check out the video below and visit the Home Depot DIY page for step-by-step directions and awesome photos!

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Dinner Under the Table? Try this kooky themes to get everyone loving dinnertime!

Written by Heather Goddu Who is kinda “over it” in the dinner department? However, maybe you feel a little guilty about it. Spoiler alert– Me too. Three meals a day for five people accounting for food allergies and dietary restrictions (I mean the quarantine 15 is real, yo) and suddenly...

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Summertime Vegetable Recipes: Corn on the Cob with a twist!

I LOVE corn on the cob, and I especially love grilling it. But I never ventured beyond the butter, salt and pepper– oh the places we’ll go! Check out these inventive corn on the cob recipes that look easy and delicious! Cuban-Spiced Corn on the Cob Put the husks on...

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