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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....

Explaining the Democratic process– three great Election books for kids!

Election Day is upon us! Depending on your child’s age, they may have heard things from their friends about the people vying for presidency. Whether or not you are comfortable talking about politicians with your child, it is easy to talk about the importance of voting! We’ve always taken my...

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Awesome Tip: Super sales help to fill the Costume Box!

After Halloween, when costumes are often discounted by 75%, visit a few stores like Target, Walgreens, and T.J. Maxx, and snatch up a bunch in kid-friendly sizes. It’s an easy and inexpensive way to add some fresh dress-up to the costume box!

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5 Strategies for Kids’ Halloween Candy Consumption. No arguing required.

You know what job is really the pits? The Candy Police. You know what’s worse? The emotional roller coaster of a kid high on Fun Dip. I used to get really nutso about limiting my kids Halloween candy intake and then I realized I liked not arguing way better. In...

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Mix it up! Six recipes for Roasted Pumpkin Seeds!

I really love roasted pumpkin seeds but after decades of eating them with oil and salt, I’m looking to mix things up a bit. Check out these delish looking recipes for a new twist on pumpkin seeds. NOTE: I’ve included the ingredients and a link to the recipe and preparation...

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Cultivate Care Farms: Farm Based Therapy

Cultivate Care Farms: Farm Based Therapy Cultivate Care Farms in Bolton MA is a place for everyone. Their farm based therapy offerings allow clients to spend time interacting with animals or working in nature. Every client is given the opportunity to get to know the farm and identify which spaces...

Central MA Trick or Treat Alternatives

Eight Trick or Treating Alternatives

We have some great ideas for trick or treating alternatives. Maybe your town or city isn’t participating in Halloween or maybe you have made the decisions to not trick or treat this year. Whatever the reason for wanting other Halloween activity ideas, here’s your list! Organize a Neighborhood Social Distance...

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Make-your-own Scarecrow Halloween decor! It’s brainless.

No “brain” required for this super simple scarecrow Halloween craft! Get ready for the fall holidays with this adorable pot sticker that’s great for all ages. Best of all, you’ll likely have all of the ingredients already kicking around the house somewhere. Feel free to use alternative items if you’re...

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Five spoooooky Halloween treats. Eat them if you dare!

It’s Halloween season already and you know what that means. Time to scour Pinterest and try making really adorable snacks that, when executed, look absolutely nothing like the picture. But hey, have fun doing it! These treats below would make really fun and impressive after school snacks– your kids will...

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Mix-it-up with these super easy “dump-and-run” Halloween Treats!

#1 Harvest Hash Chex Mix Treats This looks easy, fun and a great way to sneak in a few whole grains and nuts? Kids are such suckers. Recipe at One Little Project #2 Worms & Bugs Halloween Bark The single situation in life where moms are OK with kids eating...

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5 Awesome Halloween family traditions. It’s just like being a kid again!

I love traditions, especially in the fall. Like when the kids have a “Let’s put ourselves to bed” night, or my favorite “Let’s let mom sleep in and then serve her breakfast in bed and then leave with dad for the day so she can go to Homegoods alone for...

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DVR alert! Plan a Family Movie Night with these 31 Nights of Halloween movie lineup!

Freeform Channel’s official “31 Nights Of Halloween 2020 Movie Schedule” has been released and it’s a great time to plan a movie night with the family! Catch your bone-chilling (or not-so-spooky fun) favorites all through October! See the lineup below. (Freeform is channel 50 or 758 for HD) Wednesday, Oct....

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Time to purge that old Car Seat! Target’s Trade-In event is 9/13 – 9/26!

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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Get Lost! SIX Mazes to Check Out This Fall!

There’s nothing more quintessential than a Corn Maze in the fall! Here is your guide to local corn mazes. Check ahead before going to any of the mazes for updated hours and conditions. **Covid-19 rules and regulations are in effect. Most require advance reservations. Offerings can change at any time.** Blackstone...

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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)...

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

Just like they make at Starbucks, only you’re saving yourself $3.50. 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 Directions Use a 2-quart slow cooker. Mix it all in...

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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...

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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...

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“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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Massachusetts’ BabySteps Savings Plan offers $50 deposit to all children born after 1/1/2020!

With Massachusetts’ BabySteps Savings Plan, every child born or adopted in Massachusetts after January 1, 2020 will be eligible for a free $50 deposit into a college savings account. About BabySteps The BabySteps Savings Plan is Massachusetts’ first statewide seeded college savings account program. BabySteps jumpstarts families into saving for...

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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 (whether virtual or in person)? Great for kids and adults, you can bake these bite-sized frittatas in a miniature muffin pan. They taste...

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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...

Grandparents’ Day is 9/13: Create this sweet photo keepsake!

Grandparents’ Day is coming up on September 13 this year! I love the idea of helping my daughter make something for her grandparents 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...

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8 ways to improve your mood and ‘tude. Peace is closer than you think.

We are in uncharted waters with Covid-19. We’ve been completely robbed of our norms which can lead to anxiety, frustration and eating thousands of pounds of chocolate chip cookie dough (just me?). As we are so busy being cook, teacher, cleaner and laundromat, it may feel like it’s possible to...

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Family Fun Book 2020 – An updated list of attractions and extended expiration dates!

Thank you for purchasing a Family Fun Book! Here is what you will find in our 2020 edition! Check each page to see black out dates (if any) and expiration date. UPDATE: Due to Covid19, some destinations have extended their expiration dates. We have reached out to everyone and we...

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