Birthday Giveaway: Alien Maker

Like most kids I know, Laurel will – with trial-to-trial consistency scientists could only dream of – systematically select crunchy carb over veggie snacks. And while I (optimistically) continue to present the veggies, I also keep an eye peeled for snack options with nutritional content above that of cheese crackers. Enter, World of Grains . These natural, high fiber snacks are packed with a blend of whole grains (including all important flax ) and come in 5 yummy flavors... more

And now for our weekly dose of web highlights from some of our stylish blog partners: Clever Parents offers tips to help children cope with separation and divorce. Moms’ Buzz features a last minute family travel deal from Norwegian Cruise Line. We Covet loves the Pin Up Girls handmade clear resin bracelet. And you could win: a Playskool Rose Petal Cottage from Classy Mommy , Kids’ Cobian sandals at MomFinds , “Moms Rocks� tees from One Chic Mama , and gifts for daddy from ... more

For those who wish to roll into Sunday with yours truly, tune in to WERS 88.9 FM’s You Are Here program on June 1 at 7am. You Are Here is a weekly, hour-long program that covers local and global issues by “combining stories, interviews, and sound from newsmakers.� I was interviewed this week about ways that moms can go green, and discussed everything from household recycling, to mama-to-mama recycling, to green cleaners, to the state of cloth diapering, to the impact moms can make by p... more

Hooray for spring outdoor fun! Here are some family friendly picks to consider as you plan your weekend: For nature enthusiasts, Sunday offers the Nature Festival at Ipswich River, the Spring Fling and Silent Auction at the Boston Nature Center in Mattapan, and the Kids Take Pix nature photography program in Cambridge. For music lovers, there’s the Needham Spring Arts Festival (Saturday), Dedham Square Music Festival (Saturday & Sunday), and Cambridge New School of ... more