Summer

One of the best things about living in New England is having amazing access to all types of camping. Prefer a cabin or glamping? Want to set up your campsite near your car? There's a campground for that! Here...

I was a Girl Scout growing up, and I feel fortunate to this day to have camped in a treehouse, cabin, tent, teepee — and a shower stall. It's probably one of my earliest camping memories: At a Girl...

The world is opening back up, and abundant opportunities to get out and have FUN are popping up all over the Boston area!  Need some ideas to get out and explore? Boston Moms has compiled a few of our favorite...

Summer isn't complete without a trip to the farm to pick your own blueberries! It's time to pack up the family and head out on your very own blueberry picking adventure! Boston Moms Blog has compiled a list of local pick-your-own blueberry farms. Whether you bake a blueberry pie, whip up some blueberry pancakes, or pop the berries into your mouth right off the bush, we know you'll enjoy this delicious taste of summer!

Are you looking for some "cool mom" points? Or, are you looking for a really good laugh? Look no further! GLOW STICK KIDS will put a smile on everyone's faces. Supplies needed: Necklace-length glow sticks (at least six per person), tape, a...

The lazy days of summer are winding down, and fall is right around the corner. Don't put away the bathing suits and break out the sweaters just yet, though — there is still plenty of summer to enjoy! And...

What are you drinking this summer? Other than half my weight in water, my choice is margaritas. Not sweet, not spicy, no salt. Just a plain margarita. If you've been looking for the perfect summer drink, try my margarita recipe!

Do you want to be the fun mom who packs the summer with adventures and goals? Do you have lots of great ideas but find yourself lacking motivation when our Boston summer finally rolls around? Does a summer bucket...

Obstacle courses are great fun for kids of all ages, and they can be made out of just about anything you have around the house!   Boston Moms contributor Sarah Casimiro used things she already had in her backyard to create...

If your children are anything like mine, they’ve been enjoying summer day camps since they were old enough to attend. And chances are, they will also be eager to try a sleepaway camp at some point! It’s not for...

A group of moms hurried in to preschool pickup, many of us lugging younger siblings, scaling the stairs to the classroom with careful hurry. One mother turned toward the group and said, "I can't believe there's only one more...

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy a picnic lunch or supper at the playground, a town concert, or wherever your day takes you. The last thing I want to do after daycare pickup on a beautiful day is get stuck inside cooking dinner. So I've been on the hunt for easy, portable foods my kids enjoy. Here are a few of our go-to meals, packing tips, and items to keep stocked in the fridge during summer picnic season.