Cambridge, Mass – Thanks to Playmobil and very vivid imaginations, the twins have this new found interest in ancient temples and lost treasure. Archaeologists in the making, right? In attempt to encourage our budding Indiana Jones(es)–and also, as a way…
Franklin Park Zoo – Playground
Boston, Mass – Last year, in a post about the Franklin Park Zoo, I wondered: is it really necessary to drive all the way across town to the zoo, just to go to the playground? Now I can answer definitively.…
Great Urban Campout
Somerville, Mass – Daddio and I went camping once. It took several tries to set up the tent (borrowed, in our defense) and we never did manage to get the fire lit. Still, we had a fun weekend and it was…
Boston Harbor Islands
Boston, Mass – Most people don’t know that Boston has its own island paradise, just a 30-minute boat ride from Long Wharf. The Boston Harbor is sprinkled with 34 islands, eight of which make up the Boston Harbor Islands “national…
Middlesex Fells Reservation
Winchester, Mass – We still have one kid in a cast (albeit a waterproof one) and one parent with a deadline hanging over her head (albeit a less stressful one), so it still does not feel like summer is in…
4th of July
Cambridge, Mass – I know that people take small children to watch the fireworks, because I have seen them there. I admire these people, I really do. I always wanted to be the kind of parent who keeps on doing…
Good, Not So Good
Somerville, Mass – Weeks have gone by with no posts and I’m sure regular readers are overcome with curiosity–perhaps even concern–what’s been happening with the fearless duo? Did the twins run away to Moomin World? Did their mother decide to…
Gorky Park
Moscow, Russia – Can I just say that you never used to be able to do this in Russia? Sure, there were fountains, but they were often turned off. And even if they were on, you certainly couldn’t splash around…
Peapod Travel Tents by Kidco – Recall
Okay, so my first gear review was a bust. This was just released by the Consumer Product Safety Commission… FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 16, 2012 Release #13-043 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (855) 847-8600 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908…
Top 10 Reasons to Travel with your Kids
Does the thought of traveling with your little ones cause you to lock up your luggage and throw away the key? Here are the top 10 reasons to rethink your reluctance and take them with you. (1) Children create an…