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Mayor Walsh Gets Into the Christmas Spirit – Boston Tree Lightings 2014

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Mayor Walsh Gets Into the Christmas Spirit – Boston Tree Lightings 2014

Our new Mayor Marty Walsh got into the Christmas spirit this past weekend with a reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” at the Faneuil Hall Tree Lighting this year.  The annual Faneuil Hall Tree lighting took place this past weekend(boo we missed it).  It is the earliest tree lighting event in Boston so you […]

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New Boston Resident Rick Riordan Presents at Boston Book Festival 2014

New Boston Resident Rick Riordan Presents at Boston Book Festival 2014

The Boston Book Festival is taking place this weekend in and around Copley Square.  Thankfully the weather looks like the rain will finally be gone.  We love this now annual event which has so many wonderful session over the course of 3 days(mostly on Saturday).  Our 2 favorites this year are Rick Riordan and Doris […]

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Boston Tree Lighting Events 2013 – Menino to be Honored

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Boston Tree Lighting Events 2013 – Menino to be Honored

Are you ready for Christmas yet?  The annual Boston Tree Lighting ceremonies are one of my family’s favorite events to get us into the holiday spirit.  The lights, the performances and the general sense of community can’t be beat.  Given the time of year make sure you dress appropriately (especially if you are bringing kids). […]

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Conference for Women 2013 – Boston Convention Center

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Conference for Women 2013 – Boston Convention Center

Whether you are thinking about career management, managing your small business or venturing out as an entrepreneur the Massachusetts Conference for Women 2013 is a great way to get you motivated as you enter the upcoming new year.  This is the 9th year of this conference that offers speakers and break out sessions for women […]

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Weekend for Book Lovers and Rowing Fans in Boston(Oh and Red Sox Too)

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Weekend for Book Lovers and Rowing Fans in Boston(Oh and Red Sox Too)

The now annual Boston Book Festival has already started (October 17th to 19th) and tomorrow you will be able not only to attend some of their events but also venture over to the Charles River to experience some of the Head of the Charles Regatta fun.  It’s great to have your choice of events in […]

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Donate to OneFundBoston – Remember the Victims

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Donate to OneFundBoston – Remember the Victims

As Boylston Street reopens and all of us attempt to move on with our lives let’s not forget the victims of the Boston Marathon Bombing and the events that followed.  Your best bet is to donate to the city’s OneFundBoston.org non-profit.  The below video is both inspirational and sad, going forward let us focus on […]

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Boston Tree Lighting Events 2012

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Boston Tree Lighting Events 2012

Besides putting up your own Christmas Tree there is nothing like going to one of the many Christmas Tree Lighting events in the Boston area.  Even if you don’t get a chance to go the tree lighting events themselves making it a point of visiting at night is a must for the Holiday season.  My […]

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Boston Area Fall Fairs 2012

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Boston Area Fall Fairs 2012

This year’s annual post of Boston Area Fall Fairs highlights both the Topsfield Fair and the Big E which kicks off today.  Interestingly enough Hot Chelle Rae will be performing at both.  They will be at the Big E’s Comcast Arena stage on Friday September 21 and at the TopsField Fair in October on October […]

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July 4th Weekends in Boston – 2012

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July 4th Weekends in Boston – 2012

July 4th is this Wednesday and if you are lucky you may be able to make a super long weekend of either the this weekend or next week.  There is always plenty to do in the Boston area for Independence Day celebrations but this year Boston has definitely upgraded many of the options. Boston Pops […]

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Patriotic in Boston – Star Spangled Banner

Patriotic in Boston – Star Spangled Banner

As July 4th 2012 is around the corner we can’t help but feel a bit patriotic, especially since we live in Massachusetts, one of the original 13 colonies. Last month we put together some videos  where we created some slideshows as a background to some Elementary School Students (they prefer to be anonymous) singing some […]

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