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I get so excited whenever I’m able to use this platform to share with all of you something that is near and dear to my heart. My longtime friend Bianca Schulze (Yes, I actually know a book author, so cool!) has a new picture book coming out in July called...

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05 Jul 2020

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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05 Jul 2020

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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28 Jun 2020

Baby Powder Removes Sand. Best Kid Tip EVER.

It seems that my kids always want to take one last dip in the ocean before we head home, which means they are a tremendous sandy mess by the time we hit the car. A few years ago, I spied this woman squirting baby powder all over her kids. She...

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28 Jun 2020

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. Also known as “Lemon Ice Box Pie”, this no-bake, super easy recipe is quick and...

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21 Jun 2020

Don your best superhero costume and enter the Virtual Comic Con contest from Shrewsbury Library!

This contest is a part of our week-long Virtual Comic Con sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Events will run from July 13-18 (contests will run longer). You may enter into one of the following contests starting July 14: Adult: For patrons 18+ Family: For all-ages, must have at...

Suzanna Vicinus

21 Jun 2020

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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21 Jun 2020

5 Ways to find joy and balance, every day, every way.

I was reading one of my favorite blogs the other day and the topic centered around wishing your life away — wishing it was Friday, wishing it was Monday, wishing it was summertime, wishing it was bedtime, WISHING COVID GONE, wishing it was any day but today. The problem with...

Suzanna Vicinus

14 Jun 2020

Summertime treats! 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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14 Jun 2020

Eat like a celebrity. Jennifer Garner & Cameron Diaz share their favorite recipes.

I’m always on the hunt for easy and healthy recipes so when the kick-butt heroine from Alias shares her favorite dinner dish, my stovetop is poised for action. Cameron Diaz also offers up her “breakfast” recipe which keeps her hunger at bay and energy abound. And, although eating like a...

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14 Jun 2020

Keep cool with this super easy Frozen Tiramisu recipe. Yum.

Looking for a cool dessert that won’t break make you break a sweat? This one’s easy peasy. And not too bad on the waistline either! Ingredients 1 pint coffee-flavored frozen yogurt 3 tablespoons chocolate sauce (such as Hersheys) 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules 1 container (8 ounces) frozen light...

Sarah Lefebvre

14 Jun 2020

Buy local, eat local at Central MA Farmers Markets! Find one near you!

Summer finally seems to be in the air and with this beautiful weather comes Farmers Market season. Central MA has a plethora of farms, and visiting farmers markets is just one way to support local business! Many markets have food trucks, music, crafts, farm animals and more to enhance the...

Sarah Lefebvre

08 Jun 2020

Curbside pick up now open at select libraries!

Libraries aren’t quite open for browsing yet, but some libraries are offering the service of curbside pickup. This is a great way to vary the reading options with the kids at home. WCKC has collected some of the area libraries offering this service. Conant Public Library How to place a...

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08 Jun 2020

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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02 Jun 2020

Raffi’s Troubadour record label releases Lindsay Munroe’s first kids’ album!

Ready for some new kid-friendly music that even parents love? Raffi’s label, Troubadour Music, announces the release of I Am Kind by an exciting new artist: Lindsay Munroe. Imbued with joy and a deep respect for children, these 16 songs offer encouragement with sparkling simplicity. Raffi’s voice adds to...

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01 Jun 2020

My two favorite summer “salad” recipes — light and delish!

Looking for a great summer side dish for dinner or BBQ? These two are my absolute favorite and they are always a hit. Don’t get me wrong, I didn’t personally come up with these, but I’ve been making them for so long, everyone thinks they are mine at this point....

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26 May 2020

Get your free Stop & Shop “Grow & Learn Program” at stores running May 11-June 28!

The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. LLC has launched its first-ever Grow & Learn Program, with the aim to teaching young gardeners how to grow their own vegetables and herbs. Starting this month and while supplies last, the grocer will give away free seed pods and activity books to customers....

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19 May 2020

Frozen Princess Parties offers Elsa video birthday wishes AND weekly video subscriptions!

Frozen Princess Parties would normally glide into your home for birthday wishes, but because of Covid-19 these lovely ladies have a new and special offer for your little ones! $25 Birthday Offerings include: “Frozen Birthday Greeting” from Elsa that includes singing a song and special princess message (or other personalized...

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18 May 2020

DIY Edible Sprinkles Ice Cream Bowls recipe! Deliciousness x 1000!

Quarantine is a great time to try out all kinds of yummy recipes and experiences! Check out these DIY ice cream bowls that any kid will love! Recipe Information Makes 4 Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 5 mins Ingredients 4 small balloons 3 cups chocolate or white...

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18 May 2020

STEM at Home: Educational fun curated by the McAuliffe Center!

Framingham University and the McAuliffe Center has curated a number of resources that anyone can use to enrich the home learning experience with hundreds of resources that can be sorted by grade band, subject matter and intended audience. Visit the STEM At-Home page to access all of these wonderful learning...

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18 May 2020

Take Home Candy Camps from the Hebert Candy Mansion!

The famous Hebert candy workshop is now available to go! Kit Information: Materials for two candy crafts Step by step directions and photos Kits are $5.95 and can be ordered online Disclaimers: This craft is not dairy free or gluten free. We cannot accommodate allergies at this time. There are...

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14 May 2020

Green Tip: Keeping it clean with cloth napkins.

Here’s another way to get green– Just Say No to paper napkins (not too hard with the current shortage of paper towels, napkins and such)! Purchasing the paper versions cost you money every week and pile up landfills at a record pace. There is, of course, an initial investment, but cloth...

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11 May 2020

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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11 May 2020

Procrastination buster: Pick 4 things and do them today. Every day.

If I really put my mind to it, I could avoid a certain chore for a month. Maybe (probably) more. But then, there it is, that *thing* I need to do. It stares at me, it heckles me, it pokes me in the back like a feather sticking out of...

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11 May 2020

4 Things every parent needs to have to protect their kids’ future.

After my first child was born, I did the responsible thing and purchased a life insurance policy for myself. I’m a great parent! Yay! Done and done, right? Almost. Just a couple more things that every parent needs to protect their family. Not that we ever want to think about...

New, interactive bedtime book, “Don’t Wake the Dragon” is your new best friend!

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

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

Baby Powder Removes Sand. Best Kid Tip EVER.

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

Don your best superhero costume and enter the Virtual Comic Con contest from Shrewsbury Library!

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

5 Ways to find joy and balance, every day, every way.

Summertime treats! 5 Ingredient homemade Oreo Ice Cream Pie!

Eat like a celebrity. Jennifer Garner & Cameron Diaz share their favorite recipes.

Keep cool with this super easy Frozen Tiramisu recipe. Yum.

Buy local, eat local at Central MA Farmers Markets! Find one near you!

Curbside pick up now open at select libraries!

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

Raffi’s Troubadour record label releases Lindsay Munroe’s first kids’ album!

My two favorite summer “salad” recipes — light and delish!

Get your free Stop & Shop “Grow & Learn Program” at stores running May 11-June 28!

Frozen Princess Parties offers Elsa video birthday wishes AND weekly video subscriptions!

DIY Edible Sprinkles Ice Cream Bowls recipe! Deliciousness x 1000!

STEM at Home: Educational fun curated by the McAuliffe Center!

Take Home Candy Camps from the Hebert Candy Mansion!

Green Tip: Keeping it clean with cloth napkins.

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

Procrastination buster: Pick 4 things and do them today. Every day.

4 Things every parent needs to have to protect their kids’ future.

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