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Parenting and Child related columns about raising kids in the Berkshires of Massachusetts, Berkshire County
THE BERKSHIRES — There are never a lack of things to do for families in the Berkshires, and this weekend is no different. From family-friendly hikes and comedy basketball fundraisers to Mud and Truck Day celebrations, the kid-friendly offerings are plentiful and unique in Berkshire County. So simply click here for our Berkshire Family Focus Weekend…
Editor’s Note: Berkshire Family Eats is a column by Berkshire resident, foodie and mom Monica Bliss. The column will feature family-friendly Berkshire County restaurant reviews, recipes, family-friendly party snacks and more. PITTSFIELD — Last Wednesday my two teenage step-daughters had a half-day of school so I was lucky enough to spend the afternoon with them…
After a successful run of “Legally Blonde” at Wahconah this spring, I recently visited Pittsfield High School to see how their production of “Grease” was coming along. While there, I saw part of a run-through of the show and interviewed a few of the cast members. Being my first interview EVER I was a little…
THE BERKSHIRES — Family fun abounds in the Berkshires and we’ve got a list of suggested weekend activities for you and your family to enjoy together in our Weekend Lowdown e-newsletter. Just click HERE to see any posts you may have missed this week, giveaways, photos and more. To ensure that you don’t miss anything, sign up…
Nik Davies spends most of her available time making up stories and writing them down and although she’s never found evidence, she’s convinced her mother is either a superhero or an alien, maybe even both! Throughout my life my mom has been the ultimate role model. She forged through the ugly stigmas placed upon woman…
Do you have a bucket list? Urban Dictionary calls it A list of things to do before you die. I never considered having a bucket list until I realized that a certain part of my life is coming to an end this year. My 18-year-old son is preparing to go to college. I see moments…
COURTESY JOHN KROLSolid food? Arden Krol (above) has got it down pat. On the scale of green beans to apple sauce, he gives it a prune puree – that’s two thumbs up. Just beginning solid foods is an adventure and a half. It can lead to everything and anything from pure bliss, to spitting and/or…
Editor’s Note: Berkshire Family Eats is a column by Berkshire resident, foodie and mom Monica Bliss. The column will feature family-friendly restaurant reviews, recipes, family-friendly party snacks and more. WEST STOCKBRIDGE — As a stay-at-home mom cooking three meals a day for a family of six, I love an opportunity to dine at a restaurant…
In the spring my family looks for the very first flower to bloom — a small yellow flower named, colt’s foot. When we see this flower we know that within one to two weeks our favorite spring delicacies will start to grow. My personal favorite, a wild onion called a ramp (also known as a wild…
Hello world, I am a middle child, YIPPEEEE! The middle is an adventurous place to be although people often have weird misconceptions about us middle-borns. We’re often thought of as mixed up underachievers who are either overshadowed or overlooked. They say we’re secretive and unwilling to share our feelings and some statistics even say that…
