As A Cookie Before Dinner grows, I am adding members to my team. I am so thrilled to welcome Nancy’s voice to this piece about …

One of the best things about my kids not being in summer camp is that we get to be spontaneous. A few weeks ago, my …

This summer, my kids are going to Mommy Camp.  We spend most days at our town pond, but I planned a few day trips for …

**Not much changes from year to year, but we are working on updating this list for 2018. Bookmark this page and stay tuned!** Summer unofficially …

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In Western Massachusetts, the outdoor fun only gets better when the snow starts falling! We’ve already got a great list of sledding spots, but cross-country …

When I got my copy of Sarah Behnk’s book, Mama, Where Are You Going? in the mail, my nine year old didn’t miss a beat– …

Get ready for Superbowl Sunday with these books all about football, for young readers and older readers, too. These football books for kids will get …

Brrr. It’s cold out there! Our list this month features plenty of indoor activities but remember, there is no such thing as bad weather, just …

Can I tell you a secret? Even though I’m Jewish, I LOVE holiday lights. I ooh and ahh at every lit-up spectacle this time of …

December Celebrations Across America This month, on A Cookie Before Dinner, we’re featuring four guests who all have a different take on navigating the holiday …

December Celebrations Across America This month, on A Cookie Before Dinner, we’re featuring four guests who all have a different take on navigating the holiday …

It’s the most wonderful time of year and we had a hard time to choosing which events to put on our calendar this month. There …

With this balmy weather, it can be hard to believe that it’s November and the holidays are nearly upon us!  There are some fun holiday …

Now, it’s really fall. ‘Tis the season for pumpkin patches, fall hikes and of course, HALLOWEEN.  If you’re wondering how I define “cheap” when looking for …

One of the best things about living in Western Massachusetts is getting to experience fall in New England! The leaves change, the apples are ready …

I’m here today with FOUR party ideas from Boogie Wipes to welcome a new baby into your life, plus you can win a $100 Target …

    I was compensated for this post by Baby Cubby, a thoughtfully curated online store that aims to make the shopping experience easier for …

Summer unofficially kicks off with Memorial Day! And what better way to do it than to honor our veterans + civic leaders by attending a …

If you’re looking for things to do this weekend around Western MA, this list is for you! See our event calendar for more weekend events.  …