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Appy to share…

Speaking of appily ever after here are some of our favorite apps.   Social Media & other apps that I use for work: Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, Gmail, Instagram, LinkedIn, WordPress,...

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The elusive perfect Father’s Day Gift

Part of what make’s finding the perfect Father’s Day gift so hard is that more often than not, it isn’t a particular thing that dad wants or needs.  More often than not what dad needs is more time,...

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REAL Montreal Bagels in Boston

If you have never had a Montreal bagel, then the ideal way to have one is to go to Montreal and walk over to St. Viateur or Fairmount Bagels. Sometimes, though you just can’t get there. If you are new...

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The View from Here: New England Fall

Boats and cars at the Head of the Charles Fall colours at Fresh Pond, Cambridge Look up. A view from the water By car. On foot. Filed under: Do it., eco-friendly, Fall, New England Outings, Travel,...

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Kontokosta Winery: North Fork Long Island

On a recent trip to the North Fork region of Long Island, I was invited to a tasting and reception at Kontokosta Winery.  Kontokosta is an exquisite winery with property that stretches out to the water...

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Un-Weekend Guide

This weekend I have no guide for you except this. (which I meant to post yesterday but life pulled me away from the screen and I’m only getting back to you now….) Stop everything else even if it “must...

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Women In Travel Summit (WITS15): A stroll through Harvard

This morning I got to be a tourist in my own city.  Here is a little photo tour of Harvard.  For more details about the history of Harvard check out our guide Casual Traveler’s post here. Filed under:...

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Mother’s Day Celebrations Three Ways

One of the reasons I love living in New England, especially this time of year when the snow has melted (except this year’s snow farms) and the buds are blooming, is that New England is a wonderful...

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Mother’s Day on The Vineyard: The Other Vineyard

I love to travel.  I don’t have to travel far to enjoy a trip.  As a parent, sometimes the only way to break away from the routines of daily life that blend from work to parenting and back 24/7 is to...

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Back to School & Back in Time: American Girl Grace Thomas Train Ride

A peek at the French-Canadian style Catholic schools that were historically in the area. This is a model classroom that is part of the Museum of Work and Culture in Woonsocket, RI. As children are...

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Trot Trot to Hudson: Foliage and Tasty Food in Hudson, MA

A hidden treasure to visitors, this bridge goes over a beautiful stretch of the nearby river. I have no idea where most of New England actually is.  I hear names of towns that all sound vaguely...

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A Contemporary Element in a Historical Setting: Godfrey Hotel Preview

Downtown Boston, is a funny sort of mosaic.  There is a lot of history in Boston, some of colonized America’s, oldest history in fact.  Boston is also a small city in the sense that everything is close...

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REAL Montreal Bagels in Boston

If you have never had a Montreal bagel, then the ideal way to have one is to go to Montreal and walk over to St. Viateur or Fairmount Bagels. Sometimes, though you just can’t get there. If you are new...

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The View from Here: New England Fall

Boats and cars at the Head of the Charles Fall colours at Fresh Pond, Cambridge Look up. A view from the water By car. On foot. Filed under: Do it., eco-friendly, Fall, New England Outings, Travel,...

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The Porches Inn: North Adams

   North Adams is an interesting little spot in Western MA.  We like to go there in the Fall for a little hike, a little art, and a little r & r.  We also love going there in the Winter for some...

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Car Treats: Summers on the Run

In the summer, we somehow find ourselves spending a lot more time in the car and a lot more time outside.  From trips to the pool and beach to carpools to and from camp, the car is our home away from...

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Spring Break: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Spring Break in New England is a bit of a dilemma.  It is when the flowers start blooming. The weather is great and you just want to stay put to enjoy spring’s début.  On the other hand, it is a full...

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Travel to Toronto: Hôtel Le Germain Maple Leaf Square

Toronto isn’t my city.  My city is Boston and when I talk about “the city” I mean NYC.  On the other hand, Toronto is the city I grew up with.  It was the place we drove a little over an hour to visit...

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Travel to North Adams: The Porches Inn at Mass MoCA

As I mentioned the other day, I have been bitten by the travel bug or perhaps I was born with it (the more likely story).  In any case, I love Fall in New England so I don’t like to travel too far and...

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I Am Show Girl Now: Boston Globe Travel Show

I have been provided with passes to preview the Boston Globe Travel Show. Until recently I had never really been to a convention center for anything. I guess I have been to the New England Food show,...

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